The Power of a Second Opinion: How a Minneapolis Law Firm Secured $130,000 After a "No Value" Assessment
Minneapolis, United States - March 22, 2026 / Robert Wilson & Associates /
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Attorney Grant A. Buchanan of Robert Wilson & Associates has secured a $130,000 settlement for a local resident, L. Yang, following a motor vehicle accident that resulted in permanent vision impairment. This victory comes after a year of stalled progress with a high-volume "billboard" law firm that ultimately terminated the client, claiming her case held no legal or financial value.
Upon taking the case, Buchanan conducted a comprehensive re-evaluation of the medical evidence and insurance structures. He identified that the client's injuries far exceeded the initial assessments. The final resolution involved a two-pronged recovery strategy, obtaining the maximum available policy limits:
- $100,000 from the at-fault driver’s Bodily Injury (BI) coverage.
- $30,000 from the client’s own Underinsured Motorist (UIM) policy.
"This case highlights a frequent gap in personal injury litigation: the failure to look beyond the at-fault driver's primary insurance," said Grant A. Buchanan. "Many victims don't realize that their own policy provides a vital secondary safety net through Underinsured Motorist (UIM) provisions. By aggressively pursuing these overlooked avenues, we were able to secure the maximum recovery for Ms. Yang. It is a reminder to every driver in Minnesota that a 'no value' assessment from a high-volume firm is often just an incomplete investigation."
The client, who sustained permanent injuries to both eyes, sought new representation after her previous counsel abandoned the matter. The successful outcome at Robert Wilson & Associates illustrates the firm’s commitment to taking on complex cases that other firms may perceive as difficult or low-priority.
About Robert Wilson & Associates
Robert Wilson & Associates is a workers’ compensation and personal injury law firm with offices in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Northwest Suburbs, representing injured clients across Minnesota. Since 1991, the firm has secured multi-million-dollar results, including a $1.5 million wrongful death settlement for the family of a client killed in a car accident, a $600,000+ verdict for a worker who lost a leg on an uninsured jobsite, and a $465,000 settlement for the family of a girl killed in an automobile accident. Founding attorney Robert Wilson is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, has been recognized as a Minnesota Super Lawyer, and received the Medal of Valor from the Minneapolis Police Department. The firm’s attorneys are also listed among the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and they take cases on a contingency-fee basis with free consultations.
Contact Information:
Robert Wilson & Associates
404 3rd Ave N Ste 201
Minneapolis, MN 55401
United States
Robert E. Wilson
(612) 334-3444
https://wilsoninjurylaw.com