Plaintiff Wins $3.4M Settlement in Fatal Pedestrian Crash
A plaintiff has won a $3.4M settlement in a fatal pedestrian crash case.
Despite the defendant's claim of a "sudden emergency" due to a medical emergency while driving, the plaintiff was awarded the settlement.
Sudden emergency defense was asserted by the defendant.
Background
The defendant had a careless driving charge dismissed in municipal court after claiming a medical emergency.
The plaintiffs sought further medical attention within a week of the accident and received care from a spinal surgeon and orthopedic surgeons.
Employment Status
At the time of the accident, the defendant was driving in the course and scope of his employment.
Author's summary: Plaintiff wins $3.4M settlement in crash case.
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