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Personal Injury
Automobile Accident
Negligence

Nicole Devirian v. Mark Jessee

Published: Jul. 30, 2011 | Result Date: Mar. 15, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Settlement –  $350,000

Attorneys

Plaintiff

David R. Olan
(Olan Law Corp.)


Experts

Plaintiff

Sam Bakshian M.D.
(medical)

Mark Gangianpour
(medical)

Facts

On Dec. 6, 2009, Nicole Devirian was the passenger in a car driven by Mark Jessee. Mr. Jessee was allegedly driving at an unsafe speed and allegedly made an unsafe lane change on the Interstate 5 Glen Anderson freeway approximately 1,000 feet west of Central Avenue at 10:58 a.m. Mr. Jessee's turning movement allegedly caused him to lose control of the vehicle as it veered to the right across the #4 lane and shoulder and collided with a light pole. Following the collision, the vehicle continued to move in a northeasterly direction and rolled over onto the right shoulder.

Injuries

CAT scans were obtained of the brain, cervical spine, abdomen, and pelvis, showing a lumbar spine fracture at L1, as well as an L5-S1 disc collapse. Ms. Devirian also sustained an acute flexion injury in the upper lumbar and lower thoracic spine. Ms. Devirian was placed in a TLSO brace (thoracolumbar spinal orthosis brace) and had extensive rehabilitation due to her mult-level disc factures. Ms. Devirian underwent an artificial disc replacement surgery at L4 and L5 and L5-S1.

Result

Prior to a complaint being filed, Ms. Devirian received a total settlement amount of $350,000.00.

Other Information

INSURER: State Farm


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