Boohoff Law obtained a $1.1 million settlement for a client whose life changed in seconds when a commercial truck slammed into their vehicle on a major interstate, triggering severe spine trauma and ongoing concussion-like symptoms.

The crash occurred in Washington on Interstate 5 when traffic slowed suddenly and the commercial driver failed to stop in time.

Key Takeaways

Boohoff Law secured a $1.1 million settlement for a seriously injured crash victim.

The collision happened in slowing/stopped interstate traffic when a commercial vehicle struck from behind.

The client suffered serious cervical and lumbar spine injuries supported by MRI findings, along with persistent headaches, dizziness/vertigo, and functional limitations.

Boohoff Law built the case with a disciplined, document-driven strategy that tied the violent mechanics of a commercial rear-end collision to objective imaging, specialist causation opinions, and day-to-day impact—leaving little room for the insurer to minimize what happened.

The Crash

The client was driving responsibly on Interstate 5 when traffic slowed and their vehicle came to a stop. A commercial truck traveling behind them failed to stop and struck the client from the rear.

The impact caused significant vehicle damage and immediate symptoms, prompting the client to seek emergency evaluation the same day.

Building the Case

Commercial-vehicle cases can turn quickly, and the defense often tries to frame severe injuries as “pre-existing” or “degenerative.” Boohoff Law protected the case early by organizing the timeline, preserving and presenting the right records, and forcing the claim to be evaluated based on objective proof—not assumptions.

Evidence included:

• Emergency department records from the date of the collision
• Orthopedic/spine specialist evaluations documenting symptoms, exam findings, and causation opinions
• Cervical and lumbar MRI findings showing significant pathology, including severe cervical canal stenosis with cord compression findings and significant lumbar stenosis
• Concussion/mild traumatic brain injury screening documenting persistent headaches, dizziness/vertigo, nausea, visual tracking deficits, sleep disruption, and difficulty concentrating
• Conservative-care records reflecting continued symptoms and functional decline despite ongoing treatment

Serious Injuries

The client suffered:

• Severe cervical spine injury with disc pathology and stenosis, with MRI findings at multiple cervical levels and cord compression/flattening described in the radiology impressions
• Lumbar spine injury with disc pathology and significant stenosis producing radiating pain symptoms
• Persistent post-traumatic headaches with dizziness/vertigo and nausea consistent with concussion/mTBI symptomatology
• Neck pain radiating into the shoulders and arms, with neurological complaints including numbness and tingling
• Low back pain limiting walking tolerance and interfering with daily activities and quality of life

Treatment included emergency care, extensive conservative management, specialist care, advanced diagnostic imaging, and surgical intervention for the cervical spine, followed by rehabilitation and continued evaluation for ongoing symptoms.

Settlement Resolution

After sustained negotiations and careful development of the injury and damages evidence, Boohoff Law secured a $1.1 million settlement.

The recovery provided meaningful financial stability, resolved significant medical expenses, addressed health insurance reimbursement obligations, and ensured the client was set for future needs and recovery.

“Every case is unique. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, and the result in any case depends on the specific facts, injuries, liability, insurance coverage, evidence, and law involved.”