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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Rear End Collision

Michael Galbraith v. Charles Wiethoff, et al.

Published: Nov. 4, 1995 | Result Date: Sep. 29, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 52983 –  $52,424

Judge

Carl F. Bryan II

Court

Nevada Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Jeffrey R. Toff


Defendant

Robin J. Smith


Experts

Plaintiff

James Greenlee
(medical)

William Blaha
(medical)

Steven Lehmer
(medical)

Jay Patt
(medical)

Defendant

Craig Pfeiffer Jr.
(medical)

Facts

On November 11, 1993, Plaintiff, a 39-year-old courier and real estate inspector, was driving his automobile when Defendant struck Plaintiff's vehicle in a rear end collision. Defendant admitted liability; Plaintiff admitted 2 prior whiplash injuries with continuing symptoms.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends he made a 998 demand in the amount of $50,000 and Defendant made a 998 offer of $40,000.

Specials in Evidence

$6,300 not claimed $100,000

Injuries

Plaintiff claimed C4-6 disc herniations requiring future surgeries.

Deliberation

3 hours

Poll

12-0

Length

2.5 days


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