This was a commercial trucking motor vehicle accident case involving moderate but legitimate medical treatment, including epidural steroid injections, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and diagnostic imaging. The case was taken over from prior counsel shortly after the lawsuit was filed near the statute of limitations, with minimal work having been completed. The insurance company initially offered nominal amounts in the range of $25,000 to $35,000, which were rejected.
Through aggressive litigation, strategic use of CCP 998 offers, and leveraging prior verdicts and cost-of-proof strategies, the value of the case was significantly increased. On the eve of trial in San Bernardino, the case ultimately resolved for $525,000. This matter demonstrates the firm’s willingness to take cases to the brink of trial and maximize value, particularly in cases involving disputed or minimized treatment.