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Broken Neck and Back from Car Crash in Rockingham County

On August 27, 2004, the plaintiff was a front seat passenger in a 1976 Toyota Land cruiser driven by his friend.  They were traveling southbound on Interstate 81 in Rockingham County.  They were in the left lane of the road.  The defendant was also traveling southbound on Interstate 81 in the right lane, behind the vehicle the plaintiff was in.  Witnesses saw the defendant weaving in and out of traffic and coming up fast on traffic for miles prior to the crash. As the defendant approached slowed traffic in his lane, he attempted to dart out into the left lane and in doing so, violently struck the vehicle the plaintiff was in.  The impact forced the Land cruiser into the median, causing it to roll over. The plaintiff was thrown from the vehicle. A Virginia State Police trooper arrived on the scene and charged the defendant with Reckless Driving.

The defendant accepted liability.

The plaintiff broke his neck and back in six different places, had a lacerated spleen, a  laceration on the top of his head and abrasions all over his body. He also suffered with headaches and back pain. He treated with an orthopaedic doctor and went through extensive physical therapy. His medical bills totaled $59,371.82. His case settled for $165,000.00.

Type of action:  Car Crash
Injuries alleged:  Broke neck and back in six places, lacerated spleen, laceration on head, abrasions all over body and back pain and headaches
Special damages:  $59,371.82 in medical bills
Verdict/settlement:  Settlement
Amount:  $165,000.00
Insurance Carrier:  State Farm
Plaintiff's expert:  Vincent Arlet, M.D.
Plaintiff attorneys:  Barbara S. Williams and Cory Ford, Leesburg
Venue:  Rockingham County Circuit Court

Awarded: $165,000


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