Social Security declares her disabled as result of accident; case is settled
On Dec. 1, 2009, plaintiff was injured when the car she was driving was struck from behind by defendant at a high rate of speed.
plaintiff suffered a traumatic brain injury and herniated discs in her neck, necessitating two surgeries and dozens of injections. She endured three years of continuous treatment and also was confined to a mental hospital on two occasions for depression and anxiety.
Plaintiff was 39 years old at the time of arbitration and had been declared disabled by Social Security as a result of her auto accident-related injuries.
Defendants argued that not all of plaintiff’s alleged injuries were related to the auto accident.
Type of action: First- and third-party auto negligence
Type of injuries: Traumatic brain injury, herniated discs, depression, anxiety, permanent scarring
Court/Case no./Date: Macomb County Circuit Court; 2010-004764-NI; Jan. 19, 2013
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