FACTS OF THE CASE:
Plaintiff was driving a 2004 Porsche SUV eastbound on the 580 Freeway near Pleasanton, California in the number one lane. Defendant was driving a Toyota Prius behind plaintiff’s vehicle and rear-ended plaintiff’s vehicle causing injury to plaintiffs. Plaintiff number 2 was a passenger in plaintiff ‘s vehicle.
LIABILITY
Defendant rear ended plaintiff and liability is not contested.
PROPERTY DAMAGE
Plaintiff’s vehicle sustained over $6,000 in property damage.
MEDICAL BILLS TO DATE
Plaintiff incurred medical expenses in the sum of $43,497.53.
NATURE AND EXTENT OF DAMAGES
Plaintiff suffered injuries to his right knee, neck, back, left shoulder, arm, and head as a result of this rear-end collision. Following the accident he sought treatment from a doctor. Plaintiff began a course of chiropractic therapy. X-rays were ordered, however, due to the increased pain, specifically in his right knee, the doctor referred plaintiff to another doctor for an orthopedic consultation.
Plaintiff underwent right knee Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy, 2) arthroscopic chondroplasty, medial femoral condyle, impinging medial plica, and local synovitis in medial gutter. The doctor indicated that the surgery was successful.
Prior to the accident, plaintiff was gainfully employed. As a result of plaintiff’s injury to his knee and per the recommendation of his doctor, plaintiff was required to miss seventeen days of work.
CONCLUSION:
THIS CASE WAS SETTLED OUT OF COURT, AND THE CLIENT GOT THE MONEY THEY DESERVED!
Ari Friedman
Personal Injury Lawyer
Afriedman.com
