One driver was going towards a gas pump when the other driver struck the rear quarter panel of their vehicle. The injured driver claimed to have suffered a herniated disc in their lower back and an aggravation of a pre-existing condition in their neck. They underwent surgery and revision, but continued to experience pain and were unable to work. The jury found the defendant driver 100% liable.
A driver stopped in traffic when a pickup truck rear-ended the car behind her, pushing it into her vehicle. She suffered neck and shoulder injuries causing chronic pain. Her medical expenses were $32,000. She sued her uninsured motorist carrier for policy benefits and breach of contract. The jury awarded $200,000.
One driver stopped in traffic on a highway. A pickup truck rear-ended the car behind her, pushing it into her vehicle. She had neck and shoulder pain that caused ongoing pain and required injections. Her medical bills were $32,000. She sued her insurance company for benefits. The jury awarded her $200,000.
Prince George's County • 2018
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