Attorney Amber Wigley successfully held an insurance company accountable for the exorbitant behavior of their insured's tractor-trailer driver in a pre-trial mediation. The tractor-trailer driver slammed into our client's work vehicle as he was servicing a residence on his driving route in Rome, Georgia. During their investigation into the fiery collision, local law enforcement officials determined that the tractor-trailer driver was operating a commercial motor vehicle while under the influence of prescription drugs, and possibly alcohol. Our client suffered serious injuries in the collision and was out of work for a period of time. After an initial offer of $50,000. from the insurance company, Attorney Amber Wigley filed a lawsuit against the tractor-trailer driver, his employer, and the insurance company. The suit included a claim for 'punitive damages' to punish and deter the Defendants from allowing this type of behavior in the future. After the lawsuit was filed, attorneys for the Defendants requested a pre-trial mediation. At the mediation, Attorney Amber Wigley presented evidence of a long criminal history involving drugs for the tractor-trailer driver, which should have been discovered during the employer's pre-employment verification process. At the mediation, Attorney Amber Wigley was able to obtain a settlement of $650,000.