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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Negligence

Jennifer Roybal fka Jennifer Rose v. Levi Guerra-Vidal

Published: Aug. 23, 2001 | Result Date: May 17, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 99CV6793 –  $0

Judge

Morris Ben Hoffman

Court

Denver District


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Clifford L. Beem


Defendant

Ellis J. Mayer


Experts

Plaintiff

Jon Erikson
(medical)

Terry Wintory
(medical)

Christopher Centeno
(medical)

Defendant

Jerry S. Ogden
(technical)

Facts

On Oct. 14, 1997, the plaintiff alleged that the defendant was in the yield lane. The defendant admitted negligence however he alleged that the plaintiff was compartively negligent because she cut in front of his vehicle. The defendant alleged that plaintiff failed to meet the PIP threshold. The defendant claimed that the plaintiff failed to mitigate her damages by electing not to return to work. He denied causation.

Settlement Discussions

There was a $25,000 policy limits demand before trial.

Injuries

The plaintiff alleged a torn rotator cuff that reuired surgery and a neck sprain and strain. Past wage loss. The PIP carrier paid medical expenses of approximately $16,000.


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