Head-On Crash by Uninsured Driver — Elderly Couple

Sherman and Virginia, ages 82 and 80, were hit head-on in the city limits of Poplar Bluff by an uninsured driver that was driving at a high speed. They were seriously injured, with Sherman suffering 27 fractured bones in his body; was rushed to Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis where he had three major surgeries. Virginia had 4 non-surgical fractures and made a remarkably quick recovery.

They were referred to our firm for representation by a local insurance agent who was familiar with our firm. Their policy had a face value of $500,000 for Uninsured Motorist Coverage. However, there were three vehicles on the policy and Steve stacked them to come to arguably a 1.5 million UM coverage.

Long story short, the case was settled for $1,500,000.00 much to the delight of the clients. Sherman and Virginia are two of the most wonderful people this firm has ever met, worked hard all of their lives (Virginia is still working!), raised two of their kids and four of their grandkids. By having serious injuries, Sherman has made a remarkable recovery and has resumed gardening and putting in another half-acre garden for this 2024 gardening-year. The only long term effect for Sherman is that he moves a little slower than he did before the crash (!) Everyone here was very, very happy that they received this settlement for all the right reasons.

The attorney for the insurance company has had a 30+ year professional relationship with Steve and obviously knew and respected him. This is truly a feel-good story.