This is a story about learning from experience. Many years ago, I represented an individual involved in an intersection collision. My client was driving straight, while the other party was making a left turn in front of them. It boiled down to a “he said, she said” situation since there were no independent witnesses. Consequently, both sides decided to hire accident reconstruction experts. These experts delved into the applicable traffic laws and conducted crush analysis to ascertain the cars’ speeds, among other factors. Notably, the at-fault party was represented by Allstate. Fast-forward to the trial, and both accident reconstruction experts took the stand. Allstate’s expert left a remarkable impression, compelling everyone in the courtroom. Approximately six months later, I found myself handling another intersection collision case with a similar scenario: my client driving straight, while the other vehicle turned left in front of them. Remarkably, the opposing party was once again represented by Allstate. I acted swiftly and retained the same expert who had represented Allstate in my previous trial. This strategic move not only secured my client the full policy limits but also led Allstate to pay an additional $75,000. This success story underscores the importance of swift action and the right expert selection.