$228,000
Car Accident
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Case Details
Our Connecticut personal injury attorneys represented a Connecticut attorney who was injured as a result of a motor vehicle collision that occurred on April 19, 2016 on I-84 East in Plainville. The defendant crossed the entire three lanes of travel, from the left to the right, and struck the plaintiff’s vehicle head-on on its driver’s side. Our client’s vehicle sustained heavy damage and the defendant’s vehicle was totaled. The defendant admitted liability only after jury selection, the afternoon before trial. The issue in this case was the extent and value of our client’s injuries. Our client testified that all of her injuries had resolved except for the left shoulder injury, which persists to this day. The defendant challenged the extent and the value of these injuries. Though there was no permanency rating by a treating physician, the jury was free to infer permanency based on evidence that the effects of her injuries continue up to the present day. Our client sought only non-economic damages, not compensation for medical bills, lost wages, or property damage. This means that the client was solely seeking recovery for past and future pain and suffering, the loss or reduction of the enjoyment of life’s activities, and mental and emotional distress caused by the collision.
Additional Notes
Case tried by Joseph Krevolin. Jury selection lasted two days, evidence lasted one day. Verdict was $221,500 greater than the insurance company’s final offer of $6,500. An additional 8% interest was collected due to an 'offer of compromise' filing.