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Settlement – $230,000Judge
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
On Feb. 7, 1999, plaintiff and defendant were involved in a vehicle accident in Newport Beach. Plaintiff, who was 83 years old, was a front seat passenger in defendant's vehicle. Defendant made a left turn into oncoming traffic. Defendant's vehicle was totaled. Plaintiff spent 28 days in the hospital. The plaintiff contended that the defendant negligently turned left into oncoming traffic. As plaintiff was a seat belted passenger, there was no issue of comparative negligence.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff and defendant reached a settlement seven months after complaint was filed.
Specials in Evidence
$100,000
Damages
Plaintiff had approximately $100,000 in medical expenses.
Injuries
Plaintiff sustained two broken ribs and a broken clavicle.
Other Information
Plaintiff and defendant reached a settlement seven months after complaint was filed.
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