Truck Escort (“Pilot Car”) Hit and Run – Leg Fracture and Surgery | $1,000,000 Settlement

Overview:
We represented a woman who was run off the road into a guardrail by a pilot vehicle following an oversized load, suffering a serious leg fracture.
Injuries:
Broken leg requiring surgery, hospitalization, and intensive physical therapy.
Challenges:
The pilot driver claimed he did not know this wreck even happened, denied responsibility and was not cited at the scene. Establishing fault and the hit-and-run element of the case were major hurdles.
Our Work:
We located a crucial eyewitness who confirmed that the pilot vehicle swerved into our client’s lane, causing her to lose control and crash into the guardrail. This testimony allowed us to firmly establish liability and pursue a punitive damages claim for the driver’s hit-and-run conduct. We built a strong case showing the extent of our client’s injuries and her long road to recovery.
Result:
We secured the full policy limits of $1,000,000 for our client, ensuring she was compensated for her injuries, pain and suffering, and future medical needs.