Tuesday, February 25, 2014

$180,000 Verdict: Carrier claims injuries didn’t stem from accident

Plaintiff admits to prior disability but says she was worse after crash

In a lawsuit filed in Oakland County Circuit Court, plaintiff sought noneconomic damages from defendant on claims of auto negligence.

plaintiff claimed injuries to her lower back, left shoulder and both knees as a result of defendant’s running two red lights and hitting plaintiff’s automobile. Defendant admitted negligence.

An MRI of plaintiff’s left shoulder revealed a rotator cuff tear that was repaired via an outpatient arthroscopic surgery. At the time of trial, plaintiff’s shoulder had improved by 95 percent. Though her knee and back had also improved, some pain persisted and she continued to follow up with her treating doctors.

Plaintiff admitted to her prior injuries and prior disability but stated that she was worse after the car accident.

Type of action: Auto negligence

Type of injuries: Lower back injury, rotator cuff tear

Court/Case no./Date: Oakland County Circuit Court; 12-129120-NI; Jan. 10, 2014

Verdict amount: $180,000

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