Susan Bumstead-Smith v. Velma Michels, State Farm Insurance Company
Published: Apr. 5, 2001 | Result Date: Dec. 21, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 99CV94 Verdict – $74,000
Judge
Court
Otero District
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Gary Wofford
(medical)
David Dutton
(medical)
Defendant
Jubal Hamernik
(technical)
Eric Westerman
(medical)
Facts
On June 9, 1998, Susan Bumstead-Smith claimed that she was injured in a collision that occurred at the
intersection of 5th and Colorado in LaJunta. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant, Velma Michels, ran a stop
sign and struck her SUV broadside.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $25,000 (policy limits) to Velma Michels. Velma Michels offered $20,000 before trial.
Injuries
Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and chronic neck and back pain requiring on-going chiropractic treatment. The PIP carrier paid more than $34,000 in medical expenses. The plaintiff was not allowed to make a claim of certain economic losses related to future medical expenses because it was not timely disclosed.
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