$650,000 Settlement Secured in Medical Transport Accident Case

Our firm, working with co-counsel, recently achieved a significant settlement in a complex medical transport accident case that required years of persistent litigation to overcome denied liability claims and unprofessional conduct by opposing counsel.

Case Overview

The incident involved our client, who was being transported to dialysis treatment in a non-emergency ambulance. During transport, the ambulance was involved in a collision when the driver attempted to merge into traffic and misjudged the distance to oncoming vehicles, colliding with another motorist.

Critical Safety Violations

Investigation revealed serious safety protocol failures:

• Our client was not properly secured to the transport gurney
• The gurney itself was not properly attached to the ambulance
• These safety failures significantly increased the severity of injuries sustained in the collision

Initial Liability Determination

At the accident scene, the ambulance driver was:

• Cited for failure to maintain safe lookout
• Found to be at fault for the collision
• Despite clear fault determination, the insurance company denied liability

Litigation Challenges

This case presented multiple obstacles during the three-year litigation process:

• Initial liability denial despite clear fault findings
• Unprofessional conduct by opposing counsel, including attempts to schedule hearings during a family medical emergency
• After bringing these unethical tactics to the court’s attention, the opposing law firm replaced their attorney
• Failed mediation requiring continued aggressive litigation

Persistent Advocacy

Despite these challenges, our firm continued to advocate vigorously for our client’s rights. The case demonstrates the importance of:

• Thorough investigation of safety protocol violations
• Persistent litigation in the face of denied liability
• Professional conduct and ethical advocacy
• Continued fighting for clients even when facing procedural obstacles

Settlement Achievement

After years of determined advocacy, we secured a settlement of $650,000. While our client tragically passed away before the settlement was finalized, the compensation was distributed according to her wishes among her surviving family members.

Significance

This case highlights several critical issues:

• The importance of proper safety protocols in medical transport
• How insurance companies may deny clear liability requiring persistent litigation
• The value of experienced representation when facing unethical opposing counsel
• The need for thorough investigation of safety violations in transport accidents

Impact

The settlement provides significant compensation for the family while also serving as a reminder to medical transport companies about their duty to follow proper safety protocols and secure patients appropriately during transport.

This case demonstrates that with persistent advocacy and ethical representation, even the most challenging liability denials can be overcome to secure justice for injured clients and their families.

Note: This case summary has been anonymized to protect client confidentiality. Each case is unique and past results do not guarantee future outcomes.