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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Lane Change Collision

Steven Richard v. Donald Hemmerling

Published: Sep. 2, 2000 | Result Date: May 9, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 99212582 Arbitration –  $14,854

Arbitrator

Edward Campbell

Court

King Superior


Attorneys

Claimant

Gary N. Gosanko


Respondent

Bill Williamson


Experts

Claimant

David Hardy
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff was southbound on 4th Avenue South in Seattle, traveling in the left of two southbound lanes. The plaintiff contended that the defendant, who was also southbound on 4th Avenue South, and who was traveling in the right hand southbound lane, attempted to make a U-turn from that lane crossing the left southbound lane directly in front of his vehicle that made the defendant's striking his vehicle.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $16,500. The defendant offered $2,500.

Specials in Evidence

$3,948 $156

Injuries

Neck and back soft tissue injuries.

Result

Trial de novo, requested by the defendant.

Other Information

<A>An arbitration was held before Edward D. Campbell. The defendant requested a trial de novo.<A>


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