Christopher M. Simon
The outcome was fair and just, and I’m happy our client received the compensation she deserves.
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) August 20, 2013
A serious accident that left a bicyclist with severe injuries to her face and neck has resulted in a $750,000 settlement according to Daily Report Online in the case of K. v. Grant and Miracle House Church, No. SU13CV0381-SW. The lawsuit was filed after the insurance company for the van driver offered $250,000 at mediation. Atlanta injury attorney, Christopher Simon advised the client to stick to the firm’s internal evaluation of value and during the litigation was able to persuade the insurance company to see the case similarly.
In October of last year, X. K., then a 20-year-old pre-med student at the University of Georgia, collided with a 1995 Ford Club Wagon owned by Miracle House Church International in Athens in case of K. v. Grant and Miracle House Church, No. SU13CV0381-SW. As K. was riding her bike down the hill, Lillian Grant, a deacon from the church, pulled out in front of her on her left side. Despite her efforts to avoid an accident by breaking, K. struck the van according to court documents. She sustained injuries when her head went through the passenger side window, breaking the glass and severely cutting her face and neck. She was treated at Athens Regional Hospital, receiving emergency care after losing a significant amount of blood at the scene. According to K. and court documents, medical bills resulting from the accident totaled $31,000.
“Our firm worked very diligently on this case,” said Christopher Simon, an experienced Atlanta accident attorney. “There was a $1 million policy in place for the church but since the driver was outside the course and scope of her employment, the jury would only see Jade versus and nice old lady at trial. The outcome was fair and just, and I’m happy our client received the compensation she deserves.”
Initially, the firm made a demand for the $1 million policy limits according to court documents. The two parties agreed to mediate the case with Tom Tobin to negotiate a settlement but were unable to come to an agreement as to how much K. would receive for medical expenses and pain and suffering.
While Cole’s final official offer was $250,000. The Simon Law Firm believed that a jury trial would be willing to award between $500,000 and the $1 million policy limit, so they declined. In May of 2013, Atlanta wrongful death attorney Simon filed a suit on behalf of K. and prepared for trial.
“Thankfully, we were able to secure substantial compensation for X. K.” says Simon. “She can now continue her studies at the University of Georgia and fulfill her dream of becoming a Doctor.”
The Simon Law Firm is located at 3535 Piedmont Road, Building 14, Suite 410, Atlanta, GA 30305. For more information, interested parties can contact their offices by calling 404-259-7635. They also have a website at http://www.christophersimon.com/ where prospective clients can review their legal options and find additional contact information to speak directly with an Atlanta personal injury attorney.
About The Simon Law Firm
The Simon Law Firm, led by partner Christopher Simon, represents victims of personal injury. Simon himself has been recognized as a leader in his field in Atlanta. He was selected by Super Lawyers Magazine as a Rising Star for 2009, 2010 and 2011, and as a Superlawyer in 2012 and 2013. He was also listed on the "Legal Elite" list by Georgia Trend magazine in 2010.