$1.2M Verdict for Crash Victim After Defense Offered $25K

Davies Hothem Injury Law achieved a remarkable legal victory, securing a $1,200,000 jury verdict for a client seriously injured in a devastating four-vehicle collision that occurred on January 1, 2023. The case gained national attention when the defense offered a mere $25,000 settlement despite overwhelming evidence of negligence and severe injuries. The incident unfolded when the defendant was witnessed speeding and illegally passing in a no-passing zone before rear-ending another vehicle at an intersection, triggering a chain reaction that forced the struck vehicle into the path of the firm's client, resulting in a violent head-on collision that left the defendant's vehicle in a ditch.

The client's injuries proved extensive and life-altering, beginning with emergency transport to the hospital and evolving into neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome—a serious condition resulting from the blunt force trauma of the crash. The medical journey included a rib resection surgery at Northeast Georgia Medical Center to decompress damaged nerves, followed by two additional surgeries to repair an avulsion fracture of the thumb. After two years of intensive treatment and multiple procedures, the client achieved a full recovery, though the path was marked by significant pain, numbness, and tingling radiating through his left neck, shoulder, arm, and hand. The case became particularly compelling given the stark contrast between the approximately $200,000 in medical bills and the defense's minimal settlement offer.

The trial featured dramatic courtroom moments, particularly when Partner Kristy Davies skillfully cross-examined a defense neurologist who had billed over $20,000 while testifying that the client didn't suffer from neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome and that surgery was unnecessary. Using the neurologist's own cited literature, Davies undermined his conclusions and secured crucial admissions that other injuries were indeed crash-related. Both Kristy Davies and Partner Dustin Davies tried the complex case to verdict, demonstrating the firm's expertise in handling complex car accident litigation and personal injury cases that require meticulous preparation and willingness to challenge defense experts. The week-long trial culminated in the substantial jury award, highlighting the critical importance of experienced trial counsel in securing justice for accident victims.