$100,000 Settlement for Hand Fracture and Whiplash Injuries in Merriam, Kansas
This motor vehicle collision case arose from an accident that occurred in October 2024 in Merriam, Kansas. Our client was injured in the crash and required medical treatment for both orthopedic and soft-tissue injuries.
Injuries and Medical Treatment
As a result of the collision, our client sustained a closed, nondisplaced fracture of the base of the second metacarpal bone in her right hand, along with whiplash-related neck injuries.
She was initially treated in the emergency department at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission on the day of the crash. Follow-up orthopedic care was provided by a hand specialist, who confirmed that the fracture healed without the need for surgery, while noting that injuries in this area commonly result in intermittent, long-term pain even after healing.
To address ongoing symptoms and functional limitations, our client also underwent chiropractic care and physical therapy to restore strength and mobility in her hand and wrist. Medical treatment extended through early 2025.
Medical Expenses and Liens
Total billed medical expenses exceeded $9,500. Multiple provider and insurance liens were asserted during the case, including provider liens and a personal injury protection (PIP) subrogation claim. Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers worked through each lien issue to ensure they were properly addressed and resolved as part of the settlement process.
Insurance Issues and Property Damage
The at-fault driver was insured by Cincinnati Insurance Company. Our client also had coverage through State Farm, which handled PIP benefits and property damage for her vehicle.
The collision resulted in a total loss of our client’s vehicle, and property-damage negotiations required additional documentation and valuation analysis to address disputed vehicle value and an outstanding loan balance.
Resolution
The bodily injury claim ultimately resolved for $100,000, representing the full settlement of the personal injury case. This recovery compensated our client for her orthopedic injury, whiplash symptoms, medical treatment, disruption to daily life, and the overall impact of the collision.
