$50K UIM Policy Limits Settlement

Mrs. Bixler was a passenger in the vehicle her husband was driving when they were rearended so forcefully
that it pushed their vehicle into the one in front of them. Mrs. Bixler sustained injuries to her cervical
and lumbar spine, back, neck, shoulder, and elbow. Our client went to her primary care physician who
referred her out for treatment.

She had MRI’s and was diagnosed with various disc disorders. She went through multiple rounds of therapy and
rehabilitation treatment, multiple injections and has now been recommended for an anterior cervical
discectomy and fusion. This surgery and subsequent treatment alone will cost roughly $100K.

Not only did attorney Grant Doty recover the full policy limit against the liable party, he pushed even hard
for our clients and was not only able to obtain the full policy limit of both covered parties but also
assist in our client’s recovery of her medical payments coverage.

Mrs. Bixler’s case is a primary example of why it is so important to review the declarations page of your
insurance coverage so that you know exactly what type of coverage that you have. In cases like this, where
our clients’ damages exceed the liable party’s available limits, it is imperative to know if you have any
additional coverage such as underinsured coverage or medical payments coverage to help compensate you for
your injuries. Unfortunately, the at fault party doesn’t always carry enough coverage, so it’s always best
advised to make sure to protect yourself!