******** ******* v. ******* *****
Court: N/A
Case Number: N/A
Proceedings: Settled before filing
Judge: N/A
Outcome: Settled prior to trial
Incident Date: April 25, 1994
Filing Date: N/A
Disposition Date: October 16, 1996
Plaintiff: ******** *******
Plaintiff Attorney: Richard L. Jaklitsch
Defendant: ******* *****
Defense Attorney: N/A
Injury Claimed: Limbs
Description of Injury: Separated left shoulder; puncture wound right wrist; stitches left elbow and infection left elbow
Amount Sought: $11,888.44 in medical bills
Settlement Offer: $4,000 prior to Defendant obtaining attorney, $50,000
Award: $50,000
Location of Incident: Route 198, Laurel, Maryland
Case Information: Defendant crossed the center line while passing a vehicle and struck Plaintiff in left rear causing Plaintiff's vehicle to flip. Plaintiff received a puncture wound to the right wrist, was showered with glass, and had glass fragments embedded in his left elbow which eventually became infected, and in his right wrist. Plastic surgery was performed to fix residual scars on the wrist and arm. Plaintiff has $11,888.44 in medical bills and $2,950 in wages and other non-medical expenses. Case settled for $50,000. Prior to obtaining and attorney, Plaintiff had been offered $4,000 as full settlement of his claim.