The Client's Situation
Our client was traveling through an intersection when a commercial delivery truck ran a red light at high speed, causing a devastating T-bone collision. The impact resulted in multiple serious injuries including traumatic brain injury, spinal damage, and internal injuries requiring emergency surgery and months of intensive rehabilitation.
Injuries Sustained
- Traumatic brain injury with cognitive impairment
- Spinal fractures requiring surgical intervention
- Internal organ damage
- Multiple broken ribs and collapsed lung
- Permanent scarring and disfigurement
Life Impact
The injuries prevented our client from returning to their previous occupation and significantly impacted their quality of life and ability to care for their family.
Legal Challenges
Multiple Liable Parties
The case involved complex liability issues with the truck driver, trucking company, and vehicle maintenance contractor all potentially responsible.
Insurance Company Tactics
The commercial insurer initially offered only $150,000, claiming our client was partially at fault and that the injuries were pre-existing.
Medical Complexity
Extensive medical documentation was required to demonstrate the full extent of injuries and long-term prognosis.
Our Legal Strategy
Conducted comprehensive accident reconstruction to prove the truck driver's negligence
Retained top medical experts to document the severity of injuries and project lifetime medical needs
Discovered evidence of the trucking company's history of safety violations
Built a compelling damages case including economic losses and pain and suffering
Prepared for trial while aggressively negotiating
The Outcome
Comprehensive compensation for our client's losses
Settlement Breakdown
- Past and future medical expenses: $850,000
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity: $1,200,000
- Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life: $900,000
Long-Term Impact
This settlement provided our client with the financial security needed for ongoing medical care, rehabilitation, and to support their family despite being unable to return to work.
Thomas Boley fought tirelessly for my family when we needed it most. He secured a settlement that changed our lives and gave us hope for the future.
— Commercial Auto Crash Client
Thomas Boley, Esq.
Attorney at Law | Nevada State Bar | 18+ Years Experience
Thomas Boley is a licensed Nevada attorney with over 18 years of experience representing clients in personal injury and criminal defense cases. Since 2008, he has successfully recovered millions of dollars for injury victims and protected the rights of individuals facing criminal charges throughout Las Vegas and Nevada.