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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Steven Bisharat, Anastacia Carrington v. Federico Vale

Published: Sep. 3, 2011 | Result Date: Jul. 19, 2010 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC404767 Verdict –  $7,505

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Alexander J. Petale
(Law Offices of Alexander J. Petale)


Defendant

Timothy P. McDonald
(Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behar LLP)


Facts

Steven Bisharat was driving on Highland Avenue with Anastacia Carrington as a passenger, when he stopped for traffic and was rear-ended by a vehicle driven by Federico Vale.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Bisharat and Carrington filed suit against Vale, alleging motor vehicle negligence.

Damages

Bisharat sought $20,554 in medical expenses and Carrington sought $19,343 in medical damages.

Injuries

Bisharat sustained a cervical spine sprain and impingement syndrome of his left shoulder. Carrington suffered an acute traumatic sprain of the cervical spine, thoratic spine, and lumbar spine, and acute traumatic sprain of the left shoulder.

Result

Bisharat settled before trial. The case proceeded to trial with plaintiff Carrington versus defendant Bisharat. The jury awarded Carrington $7,505.


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