Facts

On June 16, 2006, a sport utility vehicle owned and driven by Albino Martinez struck the front of a vehicle driven by Margaret Loya. Loya brought an action against Martinez, alleging motor vehicle negligence.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Loya claimed that Martinez ran a red light.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
According to plaintiff's counsel, Martinez contended that Loya continued to work and that Loya's injuries, which developed two years post-accident, were not related to the accident.

Settlement Discussions

Martinez offered $50,000, his insurance policy limit. Loya contended that the lid was off the policy.

Damages

Loya sought past medicals amounting to $115,000, future medicals amounting to $44,000, past lost earnings amounting to $60,000, future lost earnings amounting to $12,000, past non-economic damages from $180,000 to $200,000, and future non-economic damages from $240,000 to $480,000.

Injuries

Loya suffered a back injury, a neck injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, discectomy, epidural hematoma, epidural injections, herniated disc at L3-4, a knee injury, laminectomy, post-traumatic carpal tunnel syndrome, and a wrist injury.

Result

The jury awarded Loya $22,353.

Other Information

INSURER: 21st Century insured Martinez.

Deliberation

half day

Poll

12-0

Length

six days