West Islip Jury Awards $75,000 in Motor Vehicle Collision
Two vehicles collided at an intersection. One driver had already admitted fault. The case proceeded to trial to determine damages. The injured person, an older retired teacher, suffered broken ribs and a fractured sternum. She was hospitalized and required bed rest. A jury awarded her $75,000.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $75,000
- County
- Suffolk County, NY
- Resolved
- 2008
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Chest / Rib Injury
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- MOTOR VEHICLE NEGLIGENCE, Vehicle negligence, Orthopedic negligence, Medical negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $75,000 is near the median of $75,000 for chest / rib injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $33,049 to $168,000, based on 4 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A motor vehicle accident occurred at a controlled intersection on Montague Highway in West Islip, leading to a lawsuit for damages. The defendant conceded liability for the incident, and the case proceeded to a summary trial solely to determine the appropriate compensation.
The plaintiff, a retired school teacher in her 70s, sustained fractures to her tenth rib and sternum. Her injuries required a ten-day hospital stay, followed by a period of prescribed bed rest. During the one-day trial, the plaintiff provided testimony, and both parties stipulated to the admission of her medical records as evidence.
After deliberating for 45 minutes, a jury awarded the plaintiff $75,000 in damages.
Understanding This Case
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- This case was resolved in Suffolk County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2008, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
VerdictlyTM Score
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