$267,745
Auto Accident, Personal Injury
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Case Details
A 16-year-old student received a judgment of $267,745 for damages sustained from an accident where the defendant’s car collided with her while she was riding her horse. She suffered physical injuries to both hands, including a fractured wrist, a head injury causing frequent migraines and damaged vision, and emotional trauma.
Additional Notes
Based on the police report and the parties’ testimony the court found that the defendant was solely liable for causing the accident and no contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff. The court awarded her $17,745 in past economic damages, the sum of her reported medical bills, and $250,000 in non-economic damages for a total award of $267,745.