Our client was rear-ended while attempting a safe left turn in Fairfax, leading to significant injuries and months of disruption. Parrish Car Accident & Personal Injury Law Firm helped her navigate the aftermath and reclaim stability.
What Happened
On a clear afternoon in Fairfax, our client was driving toward the Fair Oaks medical complex, stopped in the left lane of Ox Trail at Joseph Siewick Drive while waiting for traffic to clear before making a turn. Without warning, a black vehicle slammed into the back of her car.
The force of the impact left her shaken, disoriented, and in immediate pain. She called 911, and Fairfax County Police Department officers and emergency medical personnel arrived on the scene. She was carefully placed on a stretcher and transported by ambulance to Fair Oaks Hospital for evaluation.
The responding officer cited the at-fault driver for DWI.
Our client, insured with Allstate, suddenly found herself facing an overwhelming medical and financial road ahead, while the defendant was insured through USAA.
How It Felt
In the days and weeks after the crash, the physical pain was matched only by the emotional strain. She experienced persistent chest pain and spasms, troubling headaches, dizziness, memory issues, and signs consistent with a traumatic brain injury. The pain in her neck and right shoulder intensified to the point where surgery was eventually recommended.
Everyday tasks became burdensome. She described feeling confused and frustrated, unable to keep up with work and home responsibilities, and fearful about the long-term effects of the crash.
The insurance process added new layers of stress. She worried whether anyone would truly hear her, understand what she was going through, or fight for her when she felt least able to advocate for herself.
Our Approach
At Parrish Car Accident & Personal Injury Law Firm, we know that healing is not just a medical process — it’s also emotional. From the first conversation, we focused on listening to her story and understanding how the crash affected her life.
We gathered crucial evidence, including the Fairfax County Police Department incident report, medical imaging, specialist evaluations, and documentation of cognitive symptoms. Our team carefully tracked her TBI symptoms, worsening neck and shoulder pain, and the progression toward surgical recommendations.
We communicated directly with the defendant’s insurer and ensured her injuries were recognized in full, not minimized or dismissed. As her treatment continued, we coordinated with her providers to make sure her care was documented clearly and effectively.
Throughout the process, our team remained in close contact, answering questions, explaining each step, and ensuring she never felt alone in the process. As a Fairfax car accident attorney, Attorney Jim Parrish brought his insurance background and strategic negotiation approach to advocate for the recognition and resolution she deserved.
The Outcome
After persistent advocacy and a clear presentation of the medical and factual evidence, the case resolved with a $510,000 settlement, allowing her to regain a sense of stability after months of uncertainty.
More importantly, she finished her case feeling heard, supported, and respected. She could focus on her health without the weight of medical costs and insurance battles overshadowing her recovery.
Today, she continues her healing journey with the reassurance that her story mattered and that her future is no longer defined by the crash.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a rear-end collision, Parrish Car Accident & Personal Injury Law Firm is here to listen and help. Call for a free consultation.
*Case results depend on a variety of factors unique to each case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
