Introduction
Our client was riding in a friend’s vehicle late one summer afternoon. They’d just wrapped up a weekend fishing trip, and they were on their way home.
It had been fun, but our client was eager to see his family and get back to work — until disaster struck.
The Incident
Although the days are longer in summer, it was getting close to twilight. Perhaps that’s why a transport operator failed to notice the car up ahead on the 401. Unable to stop in time, the truck rear-ended the vehicle our client was riding in.
The Extent of the Injuries
Our client suffered more than just whiplash and a concussion in the wreck: He also sustained a broken sternum and life altering functional limitations.
The Physical and Emotional Fallout
After being hurt, our client couldn’t return to the job he loved more than anything — being a farm hand. He also developed severe depression and anxiety, particularly when it came to driving.
How the Event Impacted Our Client’s Life
As with many injury-causing vehicular collisions, the challenge goes far beyond short-term harm. These events have effects that ripple out to every aspect of life.
Our client now had to face:
Loss of work: Our client was eventually able to return to a different sedentary job. Sadly, the modest pay increase they received couldn’t offset the lost wages he incurred — or erase the fact that he had to give up on his dream job.
Loss of enjoyment: Our client’s fishing trip wasn’t a random fling — he was a devoted hunter and ice-fisher. Unfortunately, he had to give up these hobbies due to the ongoing impacts of his injuries.
Decreased quality of daily life: Although our client was a true fighter, he had to deal with chronic pain and mental trauma that only made the battle harder.
Rehabilitation and Recovery
Getting back to normal wasn’t easy. Our client had to go through multiple rehabilitation and therapy sessions, further disrupting his typical routine.
It’s also worth noting that recovery isn’t a straightforward process. From doctor’s appointments to medical assessments, this collision threw multiple hurdles in his path — at times leaving him unsure of the way forward.
The Result
Our team advocated aggressively on the client’s behalf. We adopted a comprehensive strategy that included calling on experts, doing in-depth research, and collecting evidence to build the strongest possible case.
In the end, we were able to settle the matter out of court — making it easier for our client to concentrate on recovering. We successfully mediated a settlement between the defendant’s insurer and the client’s no-fault insurer.
In short, our efforts ensured that the law worked for the victim — instead of making things tougher for them.
Conclusion
Where is our client now? After consulting with Bergeron Clifford LLP, the injured party was able to focus on what mattered most: healing.
Our client left the legal work to our team — and we delivered. Our efforts ensured the victim would be able to enjoy a more secure outlook on life, complete with sufficient funding to cover his future care needs and ease the financial pressure.
Want to learn how we can help you confront life after an injury? Get on the road to a stronger recovery. Reach out to the team at Bergeron Clifford LLP.
