Pedestrian/Auto Collision Suit Settles for $250K
by
Joseph C. Maya on Apr. 14, 2017
Accident & Injury Accident & Injury Car Accident Accident & Injury Personal Injury
Summary: Car accident case where a pedestrian was hit by a car and settled for $250,000.
Contact the personal injury attorneys at Maya Murphy, P.C. today. We can help you get the just compensation you deserve for your injuries of those of a loved one. For a free initial consultation, call 203-221-3100 or email JMaya@Mayalaw.com.
The plaintiff crosswalk pedestrian, in her early 30's, contended that she had completed crossing approximately one-half across the roadway that contained two lanes in each direction, and that the defendant driver should have observed and avoided striking her, notwithstanding that the plaintiff was crossing against the light.
The defendant maintained that the plaintiff's comparative negligence was the primary cause of the accident because she decided to cross against the light at night, and during relatively heavy traffic conditions. Her attorney hired an accident reconstruction expert in order to establish the defendant's liability and to minimize the plaintiff's comparative negligence. The plaintiff's attorney also obtained a police surveillance video to establish that she was in the crosswalk. She suffered a skull fracture, a subdural hematoma, and required surgery. She was in a coma for approximately one month.
The plaintiff emerged from the coma, and contended that she has been left with a TBI and moderate cognitive deficits involving memory and concentration that are permanent in nature. The plaintiff, who was not working at the time of the collision, made no income claims. The case settled for the $250,000 policy limits before the bringing of suit.
At Maya Murphy, P.C., our personal injury attorneys are dedicated to achieving the best results for individuals and their family members and loved ones whose daily lives have been disrupted by injury, whether caused by a motor vehicle or pedestrian accident, a slip and fall, medical malpractice, a defective product, or otherwise. Our attorneys are not afraid to aggressively pursue and litigate cases and have extensive experience litigating personal injury matters in both state and federal courts, and always with regard to the unique circumstances of our client and the injury he or she has sustained.
Source- Plaintiff Crosswalk Pedestrian with Red Light v. Defendant Driver, 32 NY. J.V.R.A. 12:8, 1000 WL 284988 (Jan. 1, 2016).