The Facts about Lucas Martin’s Motor Vehicle Accident Case and Settlement Process
Lucas Martin, an 8-year-old student, was injured in a minor rear-end motor vehicle accident at [redacted] in 2013.
He sustained the following injuries:
- Whiplash to the cervical spine.
- Whiplash to the lumbar spine.
Lucas’s litigation guardian instructed Carter Capner Law in 2014 to commence the claim. Most of his symptoms resolved with limited treatment, and there was little evidence of lasting economic loss.
Counsel advised that any settlement would likely not exceed $40,000. At a compulsory conference in 2025, the matter resolved for $32,410 inclusive of costs.