Hire v. CSAA

Outcome: Client recovers $600,000.00

Description: Chet Hire was rear ended on Clayton Rd. in Concord Ca. in 2007. He substantially recovered from bodily injuries but suffered traumatic brain injury which prevented him from earning at his full capacity as an insurance salesman. The at fault driver's policy paid its $100,000.00 policy limit. Thereafter litigation commenced under Mr. Hire's underinsured auto policy, settling in mediation for an additional $330,000.00. Following the settlments, Mr. Hire's disability insurance company contributed (settled) $170,000.00 following denial of benefits.