Kendra Therrell, of the Fort Myers office, obtained a favorable result at trial in an automobile negligence case in which the liability of the Defendant was undisputed. Her client, a 16-year-old who had only been driving for a few days, pulled out in front of the Plaintiff, resulting in a “T-bone” collision. Plaintiff was treated consistently with neck and back pain for two and a half years and alleged more than $54,000 in past medical expenses with a recommendation for a future surgery. The Plaintiff, a young single mother, cried on the witness stand as she described the pain and discomfort she has on a daily basis which limits her activities of daily living and ability to interact with her children. Plaintiff asked the jury for an award in excess of $500,000. However, Kendra countered Plaintiff’s evidence and arguments and submitted to the jury that a far lower amount, such as $30,000, would be reasonable. The jury awarded the past medical damages, but declined to award the future medical treatment and pain and suffering. After set-offs, the final judgment will be approximately $40,000, which is $10,000 less than the defense had offered to settle early on in the case.