$120,000 Hand Injury
From a $4,000 Insurance Offer to a Six-Figure Settlement that Helped Sheri Get Her Life Back on Track
Sheri was simply doing her job. As a dedicated U.S. Census worker, she regularly drives throughout Wisconsin to conduct interviews with residents who need to be reached in person. On a winter day in 2024, while driving through an intersection in the line of duty, another driver ran a red light and crashed directly into her vehicle.
The impact was devastating. Sheri’s older car, which had faithfully served her for over 200,000 miles, was totaled. But far worse than the vehicle damage were Sheri’s injuries. She suffered multiple broken bones in the car accident including broken ribs and broken bones in her hand. The pain was so severe that she couldn’t lie down to sleep or get up from a sitting position without extreme difficulty.
Sheri spent two days in the hospital recovering from her injuries, facing a long and painful road to recovery ahead of her.
The Fight for Justice
Despite the clear facts of the case, the at-fault driver refused to accept responsibility and claimed innocence. Fortunately, another driver who had been behind the at-fault vehicle witnessed the entire accident and reported the truth to police, confirming that the other driver had indeed run the red light.
The Challenges Sheri Faced
- The at-fault driver’s insurance company was denying full responsibility
- Her own insurance company offered only $4,000 for her totaled vehicle due to its age and high mileage
- Medical bills exceeded $40,000 and continued to mount
- She needed a replacement vehicle to return to work and support her family
- Her two daughters lived in Seattle, leaving her to navigate this crisis largely alone in Wisconsin
- The physical injuries prevented her from working during her recovery
Recognizing that her mother needed serious legal help, one of Sheri’s daughters began researching personal injury attorneys online. Through positive reviews from other satisfied clients, she discovered Bye, Goff & Rohde and connected her mother with Attorney Dean Rohde.
How Car Accident Attorney Dean Rohde Helped
Attorney Dean Rohde immediately understood the injustice Sheri faced. While she recovered from her injuries, he went to work building a strong case against the at-fault driver’s insurance company.
Dean gathered critical evidence, worked with the witness who had seen the red-light violation, documented the full extent of Sheri’s injuries and medical treatment, and fought against the insurance company’s attempts to minimize their responsibility. Throughout the process, he made sure Sheri could focus on her recovery while he handled the legal complexities.
The result spoke for itself: a $120,000 settlement that was 30 times larger than the initial insurance offer.
The Life-Changing Results
- $120,000 settlement secured (from an initial offer of only $4,000)
- All medical bills paid in full
- Purchased a newer, safer vehicle to replace her totaled car
- Returned to work at the U.S. Census Bureau
- Financial security restored after a devastating accident
- Justice achieved against an insurance company that tried to deny responsibility
Have You Been Injured in an Accident?
Don’t let insurance companies take advantage of you. Like Sheri, you deserve an attorney who will fight for the full compensation you’re entitled to receive. Call Bye, Goff & Rohde at (715) 425-8161 or contact us online to request your free consultation today.