Nerses Beranyan v. Patricia West
Published: Nov. 3, 2007 | Result Date: Nov. 17, 2006 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: NC038630 Settlement – $18,500
Court
L.A. Superior Long Beach
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Shawn Steel
(Shawn Steel Law Firm)
Defendant
Joel E. Witzman
(Olson Law Group)
Experts
Plaintiff
Wil Rogers
(medical)
Facts
Nerses Beranyan, 85, was hit by a car driven by Patricia West. Her passenger side rearview mirror struck Beranyan's back. Beranyan sued West for motor vehicle negligence.
Contentions
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The defendant contended plaintiff did not use the crosswalk and was wearing dark clothes. She proceeded at 35 miles per hour and did not see plaintiff crossing an unmarked area carrying a black trash bag at night.
Specials in Evidence
$9,827for back injuries and $55,810for heart attack.
Injuries
The plaintiff sustained soft tissue injuries and suffered a heart attack while in the hospital, allegedly caused by the trauma from the accident.
Result
The plaintiff was awarded $18,500, including $9,827 for medical expenses.
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