08/11/2026
We were honored to represent this client once again after she returned to VanMeveren Law Group following an unfortunate second motor vehicle crash many years after we had successfully handled a previous injury claim on her behalf. While we certainly wished she had never needed our services again, we were grateful for the trust she placed in our team and committed to helping her navigate another challenging recovery.
Our client, a hockey and figure skating instructor and coach, was rear-ended by a negligent driver on the interstate while traveling home from a day of skiing in the mountains. As an accomplished athlete and coach, she had a complicated medical history that included sports-related injuries, prior motor vehicle crashes, and a pre-existing spinal fusion. The at-fault insurance company attempted to use this history to minimize the value of her claim, arguing that her injuries were not the result of the collision.
Despite her physicians recommending additional treatment, our client's demanding coaching schedule and existing professional commitments made it difficult for her to attend many of her appointments immediately after the crash. The insurance company seized on these circumstances and responded with an unreasonably low settlement offer.
Rather than accept an unfair result, VanMeveren Law Group filed suit against the negligent driver and his employer. We retained respected medical specialists to clearly demonstrate how this collision impacted our client despite her pre-existing conditions and prior injuries. Through aggressive advocacy and thorough preparation, we secured a settlement worth more than five times the insurance company's original offer.
As a result, our client recovered compensation for her lost income and obtained the financial resources needed to pursue the medical treatment she requires to continue her recovery. We were proud to stand by her again and are grateful for the confidence she placed in our firm a second time.
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