Gina Chavarria was driving home on a Friday evening after a long week of work when she was rear-ended by a company van. The force of the impact pushed her vehicle forward, causing it to crash into the rear of a third car. Her vehicle was totaled.
Gina sustained serious neck and back injuries. She underwent multiple pain-relief injections and ultimately required lumbar disc replacement surgery.
One of the major challenges in the case was identifying the correct company that employed the at-fault driver. The insurance information provided at the scene listed a business that was no longer operational. Through extensive investigation, M&Y discovered that the vehicle had recently been sold to a different company and that the driver was working for the new owner at the time of the crash. M&Y promptly named that company as a defendant in the lawsuit.
M&Y successfully proved that the driver was negligent and caused the collision while acting within the scope of his employment. Our team also overcame the defense’s attempts to minimize Gina’s injuries through their hired medical expert.
Throughout the legal process, M&Y provided Gina with consistent support, guidance, and personal attention. We remained available to answer her questions, assist with her treatment journey, and ensure she felt confident navigating a complex litigation process.
After more than three and a half years, the case settled for a confidential seven-figure amount — the full limits of the available insurance coverage. Gina was extremely pleased with the result and relieved to have closure and justice.
