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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Hadas Rivera-Weiss v. Barbara Wright, et al.

Published: Jul. 9, 2005 | Result Date: Jan. 26, 2005 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: WG03088569 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Peter A. Smith

Court

Alameda Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Hadas Rivera-Weiss


Defendant

David E. Hunter
(JAMS)


Experts

Plaintiff

Penelope Fetsch
(medical)

Defendant

John O. Missirian
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff's vehicle was rear-ended by the defendant's automobile during commuter traffic on March 28, 2002 at approximately 5.30 p.m. on Highway 580 in Oakland, California. Allegedly, the defendant was looking over her shoulder just prior to the accident.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $55,000; the defense offered $1,000.

Specials in Evidence

$3,869 $5,432 $15,000 $12,500

Damages

The plaintiff's vehicle sustained $1,600 in damage.

Injuries

The plaintiff, a 43-year-old investigator and lawyer, had a bump and ongoing headaches after hitting her head against her vehicle window. The plaintiff also had neck and upper back pain as well as aggravation of a preexisting low back injury.

Deliberation

one hour

Poll

9-3

Length

three days


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