At Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers, we obtained an $82,500 settlement for a client who sustained significant injuries in an intersection collision caused by a failure to yield in Shawnee, Kansas.
The Accident: Failure to Yield at Midland Drive and Maurer Road
In late November 2021, our client was traveling westbound on Midland Drive, approaching the intersection with Maurer Road. At the same time, another vehicle was stopped on Maurer Road, facing south. As our client proceeded through the intersection with the right of way, the other driver suddenly entered the roadway, failing to yield, and caused a forceful collision.
The impact caused substantial property damage to our client’s vehicle and resulted in painful and lasting physical injuries.
Injuries and Medical Treatment
Our client suffered a rare and particularly traumatic injury in this crash: a ruptured breast implant. In addition, she experienced painful soft tissue injuries to her neck and chest. Her medical treatment required:
✔ Extensive right breast reconstruction, including removal of ruptured implant and placement of new silicone prosthesis
✔ Pocket modification and excision of 28.1 x 8.2 cm of damaged tissue
✔ Symmetry correction through left breast mastopexy
✔ Ongoing treatment for chest wall contusion, breast pain, and neck muscle strain
The surgical recovery was physically and emotionally difficult, but our client remained focused on healing and returning to her normal life.
Settlement and Case Resolution
The at-fault party’s insurance company initially disputed the extent and cause of our client’s injuries. However, our legal team worked with medical experts to build a strong case demonstrating the direct impact of the collision. After persistent advocacy, we secured an $82,500 settlement that helped compensate for surgical costs, pain and suffering, and the personal toll of the injury.
At Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers, we understand that no injury is “minor” when it disrupts your life. If you’ve been hurt due to another driver’s negligence, contact us today. We’ll fight to get you the justice you deserve.
