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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Left Turn Collision

Kevin Ferrell v. Jesse Servold

Published: Jul. 11, 1998 | Result Date: Feb. 5, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 97CV1302 –  $12,700

Facts

On Jan. 17, 1997, plaintiff Kevin Ferrell, was driving his vehicle westbound on Colfax Avenue. Defendant Jesse Servold was driving eastbound on Colfax and turned left in front of the plaintiff's vehicle, resulting in a collision. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on negligence.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $9,000, raised to $18,000. The defendant offered $5,470.

Specials in Evidence

$5,347

Damages

$3,100 property damage

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed to suffer headaches, musculoskeletal injuries to the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine; and cuts and abrasions.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately one year after the case was filed. A settlement conference was held in October, 1997, before Samuel Gordon, resulting in no settlement.


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