# Distracted Driving Rear-End Wreck — *$675,000 Settlement*

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- Case type:
  Car accident
- Location:
  Highway 5, Desoto Parish
- Injuries:
  Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine injuries, arm pain, and headaches

## Case Description

The defendant was driving carelessly and distracted when they slammed into the back of our client’s vehicle on Highway 5. The force of the collision caused significant trauma to the client’s entire spine.

## Legal Strategy

Our team took depositions of the defendant to establish their distraction and secured testimony from the client's treating physicians to validate the severity of the injuries.

## Challenges

This was a straightforward liability case, allowing our team to focus primarily on maximizing the damages for the client’s pain and suffering.

## Resolution

Settled through mediation for $675,000.

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