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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Left Turn Collision

Susan Daines v. Miok Song

Published: Jul. 15, 2003 | Result Date: Dec. 16, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: EC033014 Verdict –  $45,563

Judge

Laura A. Matz

Court

L.A. Superior Burbank


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Mark S. Glazer
( Glazer & Blinder)


Defendant

Marvin Levy


Experts

Plaintiff

John Osterkamp
(medical)

Defendant

Clive M. Segil M.D.
(medical)

Facts

On Nov. 8, 2000, the plaintiff, a 44-year-old female student was driving eastbound in the number two lane on Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta. The defendant was traveling westbound in the opposing lane when he proceeded into the center and then turned directly left, directly into the driver's side of the plaintiff's 1991 Honda Civic. The defendant claimed that the knee injury was unrelated to the accident and that the soft tissue injuries were over treated.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $12,000; the defendant offered $4,000.

Specials in Evidence

$22,000

Injuries

Neck and back soft tissue injuries and a popliteal cyst on her knee. Treatment was a combination of physical therapy and chiropractic care. She had the cyst removed by surgery.

Length

three days


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