Case Results, Verdicts & Settlements

Our firm represented family members who were seriously injured when their car was struck by a drunk driver on a highway in central Nebraska. One family member died in the crash, and others were hospitalized in multiple counties with serious injuries.

Our clients’ recovery included a global policy limits settlement from the liability insurance carrier for the drunk driver, as well as policy limits settlements from all available underinsured motorist coverage for each of the injured clients in the car. The settlement process also involved court-approved settlement hearings for the deceased driver, a minor child, and an unborn child.

The settlement process was complex because it required detailed negotiation and coordination with multiple insurance companies and settlement approval in various county courts throughout Nebraska. The case was further complicated by the fact that the victims belonged to different households. This meant dealing with multiple, sometimes overlapping, insurance policies to secure the maximum recovery for every person in the vehicle.

Key Takeaway: In accidents involving multiple catastrophic injuries or wrongful death, recovery is rarely as simple as dealing with one insurance company. Ensuring maximum recovery requires a thorough investigation into any and all potential sources of recovery, including Underinsured Motorist coverage (UIM).