Backed Into by Vehicle While Stopped

In August of 2018, Elshan was stopped on 4th Avenue in Seattle when another driver reversed their vehicle and backed into him. As a result of the collision, Elshan suffered from head, neck, and back pain.

At the time of the accident, Elshan was working 40-60 hours each week as a driver for LYFT. As a result of the collision, he was no longer able to sit for extended periods of time and could not maintain his previous driving schedule.

A Friend in The Advocates

Elshan enlisted Jamal Amirzade of The Advocates for help getting fair compensation and reimbursement for his injuries.

Because the damage to his vehicle was minimal, the claims department questioned whether Elshan “could have reasonably sustained the injuries described,” and rejected the claim. With over $7,000 in medical bills accumulated during three months of treatment, The Advocates continued to push for a reasonable offer.

Vindication and Compensation

Nearly 16 months after the accident occurred, Elshan was finally provided a fair offer for the injuries he’d sustained in the collision. Although the settlement was a relatively small sum, it provided coverage for the medical bills he’d accumulated, and wages lost following the accident.

Elshan’s case serves as a reminder that not all settlements are life changing sums of money, but each of them should provide adequate and fair compensation for any injuries sustained. Without the help of Jamal and The Advocates, it’s possible his claim would have remained rejected and he would have been on the hook for the medical bills necessary to get back in good health.