Wednesday, October 30, 2013

$329,000 Verdict: Parties argue over which defendant caused collision

Liability admitted before trial, but plaintiff asks jury to make determination

On July 9, 2011 at approximately 3 p.m., plaintiff was driving her Honda Accord westbound on M-72 in Williamsburg. Defendants pulled out of the Turtle Creek Casino in their ¾-ton truck to turn left and go eastbound on M-72. They skirted around a car pulling into the casino, and the car struck the truck at 55 mph.

injuries included bone marrow edema of the right ankle, chest wall bruising, a fractured rib and neck pain. She had to leave her industrial job four months after the accident because of doctors’ work restrictions, and took a less physically demanding job for a lower wage. Two years later, she was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.

Type of action: Third-party no-fault

Type of injuries: Bone marrow edema of the right ankle, chest wall bruising, fractured rib, neck pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression

Court/Case no./Date: Grand Traverse County Circuit Court; 12-29414-NI; Oct. 3, 2013

Tried before: Jury

Verdict amount: $329,000

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