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

Irene Macias, John Macias, Erica Macias v. Charles Nelson

Published: Jan. 25, 2001 | Result Date: Sep. 27, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 002002822 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Dick Marler

Court

Yakima Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Delorie Johnson

Richard A. Johnson


Defendant

Scott A. Burns


Experts

Plaintiff

Kenneth Briggs
(medical)

Defendant

Chester McLaughin
(medical)

Facts

On Nov. 21, 1998, the plaintiff, a 37-year-old, teacherÆs assistant, contended that both parties were traveling
down Lincoln Avenue near the intersection of Fourth Avenue when the defendant crossed over into the
plaintiffÆs lane of travel.
The defendant contended that the plaintiffÆs front bumper hit the defendantÆs rear wheel tire.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $25,000. The defendant offered nothing.

Specials in Evidence

$7,116

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed cervical thoracic and lumbar sprain/strain.


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