Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Automobile Accident
Negligence
Confidential
Settlement – $1,050,000Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Gilbert A. Garcia
(Garcia Law Firm)
Experts
Plaintiff
John Ergener
(medical)
Facts
On Nov. 20, 1998, the plaintiff, a 20-year-old student, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by the defendant,
which collided with a light pole.
The plaintiff contended that the defendant was solely responsible for the accident.
The defendant contended that a phantom vehicle caused her to swerve and lose control of her vehicle.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $1.1 million. The defendant offered $750,000.
Specials in Evidence
$135,000
Injuries
The plaintiff sustained lumbar spinal fractures. The plaintiff underwent two surgeries: laminectomy with placement of a fixation device; and removal of the device.
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