Dutchess County Intersection Collision Settles for $12,500
One driver alleged that another driver negligently collided with her car at an intersection. As a result, she suffered severe and permanent injuries. The defendant claimed the accident was partly his fault and that the plaintiff failed to use her seatbelt. The case was settled for $12,500.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $12,500
- County
- Dallas County, NY
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Physical Injury, Economic Injury, Emotional Or Mental Injury
Settlement Context
This settlement of $12,500 is near the median of $15,000 for other cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $7,752 to $67,500, based on 126 cases in our database.
Case Overview
In Dutchess County, New York, a plaintiff alleged that a vehicle operated by a defendant negligently collided with the plaintiff's car at an intersection. The plaintiff claimed to have sustained severe and permanent injuries as a result of the collision. The plaintiff filed a negligence complaint against the defendant in the Supreme Court of New York, Ninth Judicial District, seeking an unspecified amount in damages.
The defendant responded to the complaint by asserting several affirmative defenses, including that the accident was caused, in whole or in part, by the plaintiff's own culpable conduct, a lack of jurisdiction, and the plaintiff's failure to use a seat belt. The parties later reported to the court that the case had been resolved through a settlement. The plaintiff received an award of $12,500.
Understanding This Case
- This case was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
- This case was resolved in Dallas County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2018, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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