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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Negligence

West v. Smith

Published: Apr. 4, 2009 | Result Date: Dec. 8, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 37-2008-00058026-CU-PA-NC Settlement –  $100,000 (policy limits)

Court

San Diego Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Otto L. Haselhoff
(Law Offices of Otto L. Haselhoff PC)


Defendant

Jeffrey M. Anielski
(Diederich & Associates)


Experts

Plaintiff

Eric S. Korsh M.D.
(medical)

Facts

On Nov. 7, 2007, at approximately 1:20 p.m., plaintiff West was a lawful driver of a vehicle when she was struck by defendant Smith.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiff contended that the defendant was negligent and swerved into plaintiff causing the collision.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The defendant disputed liability and the nature and extent of plaintiff's damages.

Specials in Evidence

$8,520 (Medi-Cal lien)

Injuries

West suffered shoulder injuries, cervical, thoracic, and lumbar injuries and multiple lacerations.

Result

The case settled for $100,000 policy limit.


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