Claim Horror Stories: Recent jury verdicts and settlements
King County - Improper Lane Change: Defendant changed lanes into plaintiff on I-90 causing a three-car accident. Injured Plaintiff suffered a strained neck and underwent chiropractic care. Plaintiff was awarded $487,550 on 11/9/06. Defendant had only a $25,000 limit of liability on her auto policy.
King County - Intersection Accident: Defendant attempted to turn left onto Sahalee Way in Sammamish and pulled in front of Plaintiff's vehicle. Plaintiff suffered a fracture of her T5-T6 (back), a closed head injury, and secondary Staph infection while hospitalized. Plaintiff can no longer work as a transplant nurse. Settlement on 12/4/06 for $5,000,000.
King County - Failure to Yield: Defendant made a left turn in front of Plaintiff who was travelling in the opposite direction on Guide Meridian Road. Plaintiff suffered a broken tibia/fibula, broken rib, broken wrist, and fractured C-1, and closed head injury. Defendant had $1,000,000 Liability limit and Plaintiff had $50,000 Uninsured Motorist limit. Medical expenses totaled $286,394 and lost wages totaled $116,531. Demand of Plaintiff into trial of $4,169,631.
Pierce County - Intersection Collision: Defendant tried to cross intersection and struck Plaintiff on his motorcycle. Plaintiff fractured his foot, his tibia, his fibula and suffered several cuts and bruises. Settlement on 10/24/06 for $1,000,000. Insurance contribution amounts unknown.
Pierce County - Snowboard Accident: Defendant ran into Plaintiff while snowboarding at Crystal Mountain. Plaintiff suffered a broken leg and a knee injury requiring surgery. Settlement on 11/21/06 for $137,500.
Yakima County - Head-on Collision: Defendant crossed centerline on SR 12 and struck Plaintiff. Plaintiff broke her ribia, fibula, kneecap, ankle, wrist, ribs, and three teeth. Defendant had only a $25,000 Liability limit and Plaintiff had only a $25,000 Uninsured Motorist limit. Medical bills totaled $325,293. Negotiated settlement of $785,000 will be pursued against assets of Defendant.
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