How Martin Rose MADE A FULL RECOVERY From A Torn Rotator Cuff – And EARNED A $110K SETTLEMENT – With Help From Silva Injury Law

No one ever expects to be involved in a car wreck. On Wednesday, November 14, 2018, when Martin Rose got into his truck and headed south on Highway 99 towards Fresno he certainly didn’t anticipate that he’d be struck by a distracted driver.

Even in the fog of the initial shock of the collision, and despite suffering his own significant injury, Martin’s first concern was with the driver who had struck him.

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As anyone who has been in a serious car wreck understands, the physical injuries that one suffers are often only the tip of the iceberg.

In the days and weeks that followed the accident, Martin attempted to reach the insurance company for the at-fault driver. As is so often the case, they were hard to reach, and when finally Martin was able to speak with someone, he found little reason to be optimistic that he’d be treated fairly.

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After several more similarly frustrating conversations with the insurance company, Martin decided that he needed someone on his team who could provide support and guidance and help him secure the medical treatment he required. He asked a friend – who himself is an attorney – if he could recommend someone.

An appointment was set for Martin to consult with attorney Micahel Silva about the viability of his case. During that meeting, Martin told Michael the facts of the collision, and he also explained his goals.

After that initial meeting, Martin agreed to sign on as a client of Michael Silva and Silva Injury Law. That decision was based largely on Martin’s assessment of Michael as a man of integrity, and an attorney who had the skill-set and experience necessary to secure the financial compensation that is fair and just.

Once Martin signed on as a client Michael and the team at Silva Injury Law immediately got to work on his behalf. The first order of business was helping Martin get the medical treatment he needed. Our firm referred him to a physician to evaluate his shoulder injury and prescribe a course of action for making a recovery.

In Martin’s case, that meant surgery to repair the torn rotator cuff, in addition to physical therapy for several months following the surgery. Both were successful, and Martin made a complete recovery.

In July 2019, once both the surgery and the physical therapy were completed, Silva Injury Law submitted the initial demand to the insurance company. Their counter-offer was not acceptable, and so in September 2019, Silva Injury Law filed suit in an effort to secure full and fair compensation.

In December, mediation between the two sides commenced. On January 10, 2020 – just over 13 months after Martin’s accident – the two sides agreed on a settlement of $110,000, 45% more than the initial settlement offer.