$250,000 Settlement for Hit-and-Run Lane-Change Crash on I-49 in Cass County, Missouri
This motor vehicle collision occurred in late July 2022, on Interstate 49 in Cass County, Missouri. Our client was lawfully traveling northbound when another driver improperly changed lanes and struck her vehicle, causing a violent crash that totaled her car. The at-fault driver left the scene, but law enforcement investigated and located him. Liability was clear.
Injuries and Medical Treatment
The collision caused significant injuries, including neck and upper back pain, headaches, right shoulder and scapular pain, right knee injury, and left thumb/hand and upper-extremity symptoms. Our client’s medical course was extensive and included emergency evaluation with diagnostic imaging, orthopedic care, physical therapy, pain-management treatment, and surgical care.
Treatment included multiple interventional procedures, such as trigger point injections, cervical medial branch blocks, and cervical radiofrequency ablation, as well as left thumb arthroscopy and tendon transfer surgery. Imaging also confirmed a right knee meniscus tear, with ongoing orthopedic management. In total, documented past medical charges exceeded $140,000.
Settlement and Outcome
Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers prepared and presented a comprehensive demand package documenting liability, the seriousness of the crash, the extensive medical treatment, and the impact on our client’s daily life. The case resolved for $250,000, providing substantial compensation for our client’s injuries, treatment, and ongoing symptoms—without the need for trial.
