St. Louis County, MO Verdict of $1,600,000.00

A rear-end collision involving Plaintiff occurred on July 8, 2021 on the exit ramp of McDonnel Blvd and Interstate 270. Plaintiff sustained neck and mid-back pain symptoms following the crash. Plaintiff offered to settle case for policy limits of $25,000.00 in November 2021. The last demand by the Plaintiff was $750,000. The insurance carrier declined the offers and later offered $400,000 the Friday before trial. Plaintiff declined and proceeded to trial.

Prior to trial, defendant admitted liability. During trial, defense counsel focused on physical therapy notes and argued that plaintiff was back to normal and his symptoms were not serious. Plaintiff’s treating physicians supported that Plaintiff would need continued spinal care, if not a future surgery.
The jury awarded Plaintiff $1,600,000.