Minor motor vehicle accident causes major psychological damage—a $750,000 settlement result
February 20, 2026
W. was being driven home from work one afternoon when her vehicle was rear-ended at a stop light. The drivers exchanged information after the motor vehicle accident. The property damage to the cars was minimal.
For the occupants of the vehicle there were no broken bones—everything seemed fine on the surface. Our client’s mental well-being was another matter altogether.
This seemingly minor motor vehicle accident triggered a profoundly devastating psychological reaction. Ultimately, our client’s depression symptoms prevented her from returning to a normal life. While many would seem to challenge the veracity of these complaints given the minor physical damage to the vehicle, the Leone Murray team proved—through meticulous investigation and collection of relevant details, in concert with a team of highly-qualified medical professionals—a viable psychological claim resulting in a $750,000.00 settlement. Our client was also pointed in the right direction in terms of a rehabilitation team that not only assisted in proving her psychological injuries, but helped to transition her back to a productive life after depression.
With strong financial, legal and psychological support, W. was able to return to living life on her terms.
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