***** ***** v. **** *****
Court: Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County
Case Number: N/A
Proceedings: Settled before assignment
Judge: N/A
Outcome: Settled prior to trial
Incident Date: November 24, 1992
Filing Date: N/A
Disposition Date: May 18, 1997
Plaintiff: ***** *****
Plaintiff Attorney: Richard L. Jaklitsch
Defendant: **** *****
Defense Attorney: ***** *****
Injury Claimed: Neck and back
Description of Injury: Herniated disc C5-6, 6-7; Anterior cervical fusion; fractured sternum; fractured ribs; and injuries to shoulder, hip and knee
Amount Sought: $40,285.77 in medical bills plus pain and suffering
Settlement Offer: $175,000
Award: $175,000
Location of Incident: Route 214 and Patuxent River Road, Anne Arundel County
Case Information: Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle traveling east on Route 214 when a dump truck, also eastbound on Route 214, was attempting to make a left hand turn onto Patuxent River Road. The Defendant pulled from a stop sign on Patuxent River Road and collided with the vehicle occupied by the Plaintiff, as Plaintiff's driver passed the dump truck on the right. Case settled with Geico, carrier for car pulling from stop sign, for $175,000. All other Defendants dismissed.