Attorney Amanda Sher secured nearly $300,000 in remaining policy limits for a mother and daughter who were rear-ended in St. Genevieve, Missouri, in August 2026.
The 57-year-old daughter suffered soft-tissue injuries and made a full recovery after completing physical therapy. Her paid medical bills totaled approximately $2,300. She received $30,000 from the settlement.
Her 94-year-old mother had a more complicated recovery. She had previously undergone surgical repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. After the collision, she began experiencing severe abdominal pain, and a CT scan revealed the aneurysm had grown significantly, indicating a leak that required a second surgical repair. The medical records did not directly connect the leak to the crash or document her pain. To establish that connection, Amanda asked medical paralegal Andrea Dinga to compile medical research to support the demand letter and, if needed, further negotiations with the adjuster. The research was strong enough that the insurer tendered a policy-limits offer with no negotiation required. The mother’s paid medical bills totaled approximately $22,000. She made a full recovery from the second surgery and received a settlement of over $260,000, which was more than 11 times her paid bills. Both clients were glad the Brown & Crouppen team resolved the matter without resorting to litigation.
