TURNING A TRAGIC DUI COLLISION INTO ACCOUNTABILITY
$450,000 Recovered for Injured Woman
This case involved securing a $450,000 recovery for Lane, a 34-year-old small- business owner from Tryon, North Carolina, who was seriously injured by a drunk driver in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. On July 21, 2023, around 10:50 p.m., Lane was driving her late grandmother’s vehicle home on a dark, rural stretch of Highway 11. A driver traveling in the opposite direction crossed the center line and struck
Lane nearly head-on. Witnesses reported the at-fault driver was operating a black vehicle without headlights, giving Lane no time to react. The driver was arrested for DUI, and a blood test later showed a BAC of .126, well above the legal limit. Lane suffered severe injuries, including a shattered right ankle requiring two surgeries, compression fractures at T7 and L3, and a broken left hand. She needed a back brace, boot, walker, and extensive medical care. Despite the clear liability, the case presented major legal hurdles. First, the insurance company covering Lane’s grandmother’s car denied underinsured motorist coverage, alleging Lane lacked permission to drive the vehicle. That claim was defeated through testimony from the personal representative of the grandmother’s estate, who confirmed Lane was fully authorized. Second, hospital records reflected that Lane had a high blood alcohol reading. South Carolina law, however, bars such
evidence unless it contributed to the crash. A thorough investigation, including witness statements, EMT and firefighter observations, and medical notes, showed no signs of impairment. The insurer ultimately abandoned this argument. Using South Carolina law allowing recovery beyond standard limits in DUI cases involving punitive damages, full policy limits were obtained: $350,000 from the grandmother’s policy and an additional $75,000 from Lane’s own North Carolina underinsured motorist coverage. Finally, Lane faced overwhelming medical bills exceeding $127,000 with no health insurance. Through negotiation, those bills were reduced to about $81,000, saving her roughly $46,000.
*Past outcomes don’t guarantee future results. Every case is different, and all cases depend on unique facts and laws.
HOT HONEY- INFUSED FETA CHICKEN
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” –Joshua 1:9 “So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.” –2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Good News
Directions 1. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. 2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. 3. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden. 4. In a small bowl, mix hot honey and minced garlic to create a glaze. 5. Place the seared chicken in a baking dish. Pour the hot honey mixture over top. 6. Sprinkle chicken with crumbled feta, then rosemary or thyme. 7. Bake at 400 F for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 F. 8. Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra caramelization. 9. Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with lemon juice and extra herbs before serving.
Ingredients
• 2 large boneless
skinless chicken breasts • 1 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp black pepper • 1 tbsp olive oil • 3 tbsp hot honey • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 3 tbsp crumbled feta cheese • 2 tsp fresh rosemary chopped (or thyme) • 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
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