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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Katherine Roberts Williams, individually and as parent of Anteaus Williams, a minor v. Christine Holmes

Published: Oct. 25, 2001 | Result Date: Jan. 31, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 99CV2401 –  $10,000

Judge

Richard Hall

Court

El Paso District


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Ben T. Peterson


Defendant

Stuart K. Theodore


Experts

Plaintiff

Mark E. Lowenstein
(medical)

John R. Tyler
(medical)

Facts

On Aug. 20, 1997, Katherine Williams drove with her son, who was restrained in the front passenger seat, south on I25 when Christine HolmeÆs vehicle struck the rear of
WilliamÆs vehicle. The plaintiffs alleged that they were injured in the collision. The defendant alleged that this was a low impact collision that caused $385 in property
damage to the plaintiffÆs vehicle. The defendant denied causation and denied the nature and extent of the plaintiffsÆ claimed injuries and damages.

Settlement Discussions

There was a $25,000 joint demand and an $8,900 final offer to Katherine Williams and $5,000 to Anteaus Williams.

Injuries

Katherine Williams sustained cervical thoracic and lumbar strains as well as headaches and dizziness. There were medical bills of $15,000. Anteaus Williams sustained cervical strain resulting in cervicogenic-referred headaches. The PIP carrier paid medical bills of $9,400.

Other Information

The plaintiff filed a $6,451 bill of costs.


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