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Settlement – $1,100,000Facts
While John Steele was driving on southbound Highway 1 in Grover Beach, he suffered a heart attack. As a result, his vehicle veered into the northbound lane and struck John Blakeley's vehicle head-on. Both vehicles were totaled and Steele died on impact.
Damages
The plaintiff's 2001 Ford F150, which was totaled in the accident, was purchased several days prior. The plaintiff was paid $17,541 for total loss and loss of use.
Injuries
The plaintiff's injuries consisted of fractures to his leg, a severe heel bone fracture, a left Lisfranc fracture dislocation, joint dislocation to his fourth metatarsal phalangeal joint, a right distal tibia fracture, as well as other injuries.
Result
The parties settled for $1,100,000, the sum of Steele's insurance policy limits.
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