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Settlement – $200,000Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Norwalk
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Barry Ceverha
(medical)
Arthur Kreitenberg M.D.
(medical)
Defendant
Edward A. Abraham M.D.
(medical)
Facts
On May 21, 1997, the plaintiff, 43 years old, was rear ended by defendant, while her vehicle was at a complete stop behind traffic. The impact was moderate. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand of $350,000. The defendant made an initial offer of $125,000.
Specials in Evidence
$27,000 $2,000
Injuries
The plaintiff sustained a herniation of the C5-6 cervical disc, a C5-6 diskectomy and fusion on Jan. 22, 1998. The plaintiff developed left shoulder adhesions requiring closed manipulation under general anesthesia on Jan. 28, 1999.
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately 11 months after the case was filed.
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