Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm announced today they have secured a total recovery of $1.1 million on behalf of a Wisconsin woman who suffered catastrophic injuries in a head-on collision, including the at-fault driver's full $100,000 liability policy limits and an additional $1 million in underinsured motorist benefits.
MADISON, Wis., Sept. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm announced today they have secured a total recovery of $1.1 million on behalf of a Wisconsin woman who suffered catastrophic injuries in a head-on collision, including the at-fault driver's full $100,000 liability policy limits and an additional $1 million in underinsured motorist benefits.
A Head-On Crash With No Time to React
The client was driving to work on Highway 51 near Windsor, Wisconsin, when the vehicle ahead of her suddenly veered off the roadway. Moments later, an oncoming vehicle crossed the center line at highway speed and struck her head-on, leaving her pinned inside her car for approximately 50 minutes while emergency crews worked to free her.
The crash caused extensive injuries, including multiple fractures to both wrists and hands, a broken ankle, a fractured sternum, six fractured ribs, a vertebral artery injury, a collapsed lung, and significant internal bleeding that required surgeons to remove approximately five inches of intestine. She ultimately underwent three surgeries and an extended course of hospitalization, rehabilitation, and physical therapy. Her injuries also affected her ability to work and eventually led to the loss of her job.
Turning a $100,000 Policy Into a $1.1 Million Recovery
With damages far exceeding the at-fault driver's available coverage, Pemberton's legal team pursued every avenue of compensation. After securing the full $100,000 liability policy limits, the firm pursued additional underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits and ultimately obtained an additional $1 million on the client's behalf.
"When someone has suffered a catastrophic injury, they're trusting us to protect them and their future during one of the most difficult times in their life," said the firm's CEO and founder, attorney William Pemberton. "We take that responsibility personally and make sure our clients know they have a team that truly cares about what happens to them. Identifying every potential source of coverage is one of the most important parts of handling a serious car accident in Greater Madison or elsewhere in Wisconsin."
Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm's attorneys investigate not only how an accident happened and who was responsible, but also what insurance coverage may be available to help injured clients rebuild their lives. This result joins a growing record of similar case results the firm has secured for Wisconsin accident victims, including other serious head-on collisions.
Anyone injured because another driver crossed the center line, drove negligently, or caused a high-speed collision is encouraged to get a free case evaluation with Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm.
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Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different and must be evaluated based on its individual facts and circumstances.
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