Attorney Carrie Fox, assisted by Denver Huff, of MGC secured a strong defense result in an admitted-liability rear-end collision trial in Sumter County involving UIM exposure. The plaintiff alleged ongoing neck and back pain, vertigo and the onset of multiple sclerosis, claiming the accident triggered the condition and sought damages deep into the policy amount.
Despite late disclosures and evolving positions by plaintiff, the MGC team focused on causation, emphasizing the minor property damage, delayed treatment and expert testimony establishing that soft-tissue injuries typically resolve within three months. After a short deliberation, the jury returned a verdict well within the underlying Policy leaving the MGC client with no exposure. In addition, plaintiff attempted and argued for Punitive Damages. The jury refused to award the plaintiff any such damages leaving our client with no exposure.
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