Our client was driving on the Clara Barton Parkway in Montgomery County, MD attempting to drive toward Washington, DC. Another driver struck our client from the rear while attempting to merge into our client’s lane and caused our client’s vehicle to collide with the vehicle in front of her. As a result of the collision, our client severely injured her back and missed significant time at work. She underwent back surgery for a grade I spondylolisthesis at L4-L5 and then had an extensive recovery period, including physical therapy. We filed suit against the at-fault driver and, after extensive discovery, were able to settle the case for $250,000 prior to trial.