Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Bus
Negligence
Confidential
Settlement – $800,000Facts
The plaintiff, age 54, was struck by a bus making an unsafe lane change causing the plaintiffÆs vehicle to spin out
of control and down an embankment. The plaintiff suffered a burst fracture at L4-5.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiffÆs initial demand was $1.6 million. The defendantÆs initial offer was $175,000. The final mediation offer was $750,000. The defendant increased that offer by $50,000 to $800,000, approximately three weeks after the mediation.
Specials in Evidence
$70,000
Other Information
<M>The case was settled at a mediation session before Robert Bianco.</M>
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