Plaintiff sustained injuries in high-speed, rear-end collision

This first-party claim for no-fault personal injury protection benefits arises out of an automobile accident that occurred on March 17, 2021. The plaintiff was rear-ended at a high rate of speed.

The plaintiff did not seek medical care until the next day, when she went to primary care physician. She was sent to physical therapy. Her injuries got worse over time, and she sought help from other specialists.

The plaintiff sustained injuries to her back, neck and right shoulder. She received extensive medical treatment, which ultimately culminated in a lumbar fusion surgery.

The defendant didn’t pay for the treatment and relied on paid DME doctors who saw the plaintiff one time and then opined that she was not entitled to benefits.

A judgment of $750,000 was achieved, almost the entire amount of benefits claimed. A motion for attorney fees, costs and penalty interest is pending.

Jon Marko, counsel for the plaintiff, provided case information.

Type of action: No-fault

Injuries alleged : Medical bills, wage loss, replacement services and attendant care

Name of case: Alisa Goodhall v. Farm Bureau Insurance

Court/Case no./Date: Wayne County; 22-007287-NF; 05/15/2024

Tried before: Jury

Name of judge: Hon. Martha Snow

Demand: $759,000

Judgment amount: $750,000 plus attorney fees, costs and interest

Most helpful experts: Dr. Radden, ortho; Dr. Bleiberg, PMR

Attorneys for plaintiff: Jon Marko and Mike Simon, Detroit

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