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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Intersectional Collision

Arhmad Hamlet v. Linda Emmett

Published: Nov. 18, 2000 | Result Date: Jun. 30, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 992219032KNT Arbitration –  $33,278

Court

King Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Terence F. Traverso


Defendant

Andrew Dimmock


Experts

Plaintiff

Robert W. Moss
(technical)

David Butters
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff contended that the defendantÆs vehicle turned in front of his vehicle in a Kent
intersection causing collision. The defendant admitted liability.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $20,116 (final demand for vehicle. The defendant offered $16,815 (final offer for vehicle). The defendant contended Washington law required her to pay only the car's fair market value and no more.

Specials in Evidence

1,881 $456

Damages

The plaintiff claimed $20,116 for his vehicle that was total loss and rendered inoperable and $5,824 in general damages.

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed cervical, thoracic and lumbar sprains and strains, requiring approximately three months in treatment.

Other Information

The defendant requested a trial de novo.


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