Client Victory: Wild-West-Style Shootout in Raleigh Leaves Our Client with a Brain Injury and Broken Wrist
A routine drive through downtown Raleigh turned into chaos for our client, O.J.
While traveling through an intersection, another vehicle ran a stop sign and violently struck her car. Almost immediately, gunfire broke out around her vehicle. She was forced off the road and crashed into a tree. When she regained consciousness, she was surrounded by a crime scene, damaged vehicles, and bullet holes.
She had been caught in the middle of a street shootout between multiple individuals.
What caused the crash
Law enforcement later determined the collision occurred during a gunfight between drivers attempting to settle a dispute on a public roadway. One of the involved drivers was charged, including being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Our client had no involvement in the dispute and was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Her injuries
As a result of the crash and violent impact, our client suffered:
- A broken wrist requiring emergency fixation surgery
- A deep knee contusion and bone bruise
- A traumatic brain injury
The brain injury was not immediately obvious and later revealed itself through:
- Panic attacks and anxiety
- Brain fog and difficulty concentrating
- Trouble finding words and completing thoughts
Getting the right medical care
Our client did not have health insurance available to fund the care she urgently needed.
Our firm helped connect her with medical providers and funding options so she could:
- Receive emergency wrist surgery within days
- Continue follow-up orthopedic care
- Undergo specialized evaluation for her brain injury
She was ultimately evaluated by a nationally recognized brain injury specialist, who confirmed the traumatic brain injury and documented the long-term medical needs and future impact.
One of the most important moments in this case
After receiving a formal brain injury diagnosis, our client told us it was a major relief.
She finally understood that the anxiety, panic attacks, and cognitive problems she was experiencing were real, medical consequences of the crash and not something she was imagining.
That diagnosis became a critical part of both her recovery and her legal case.
The result
Our team recovered:
- $250,000 total
- Every available dollar from both the liability policy and the underinsured motorist coverage
Our client was extremely grateful and relieved by the outcome, and most importantly, she was able to move forward with a clear treatment plan for her long-term recovery.
If you or someone you love is injured in a crash, especially one involving head or brain trauma, early medical evaluation and proper documentation can change everything.
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