New York Wrongful Death Engine Defect Settles Confidentially

A legal case stemmed from a motor vehicle accident. Few details were available regarding the specifics of the incident, the claims filed, or the outcome of the proceedings. The defense in the case reportedly engaged an expert specializing in actuarial services and forensic economics. This expert's areas of consultation included the valuation of personal injury, wrongful death, lost wages, and earnings capacity.

In December 2016, a collision occurred in Long Island City, Queens, when a food cart operator's SUV was struck by another vehicle at an intersection. The plaintiff, driving westbound on 48th Avenue, claimed his vehicle was hit on the right side by the defendant's car, which was traveling on 36th Street. The plaintiff alleged the defendant ignored a stop sign governing entry to the intersection, while the plaintiff's path was not controlled by a traffic device. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit, alleging negligence by the defendant. A motion for summary judgment on liability was granted in favor of the plaintiff, and the case proceeded to address damages. The plaintiff claimed to have suffered injuries to his back, neck, and shoulder, including aggravation of pre-existing degenerative spinal conditions, disc herniations, and multiple tears in his right shoulder. He underwent several surgeries, including arthroscopic shoulder surgery and two spinal procedures (microdiscectomy and a discectomy with other spinal interventions), in addition to approximately three years of conservative treatment. The plaintiff sought recovery for past and future medical expenses, past and future lost earnings, and damages for pain and suffering, asserting that his injuries resulted in residual pain, weakness, reduced range of motion, and an inability to perform his job duties. The defense contended that the collision was minor and could not have caused the extensive injuries claimed by the plaintiff. A defense expert radiologist opined that post-accident scans did not show a herniated disc and suggested any confirmed injuries stemmed from a prior motor-vehicle accident in 2001. The parties ultimately reached a pretrial settlement totaling $875,000. The defendant's insurer tendered its primary policy limit of $500,000 and paid an additional $375,000 from an excess policy.

A plaintiff filed a lawsuit after sustaining injuries in a motor vehicle accident, alleging a defendant's failure to stop at a stop sign caused the collision. The plaintiff claimed the accident aggravated an asymptomatic degenerative spine condition. During the proceedings, the plaintiff presented expert testimony from a pain management specialist, an economist, and a life care planner. These experts addressed the extent of the plaintiff's injuries, their long-term medical needs, and the financial impact of the damages. The defendant countered with testimony from a diagnostic radiologist specializing in neuroradiology, likely disputing the causation or severity of the claimed spinal injury. The case concluded with an award to the plaintiff of $875,000.

A car collision occurred involving the plaintiff, who operated a 2008 Nissan, and the defendant, who owned and operated a 2008 Suzuki. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant negligently caused the collision, claiming it resulted solely from the defendant's actions without any contribution from the plaintiff. The plaintiff filed a complaint in the Supreme Court of New York, Kings County, asserting claims for negligence and seeking damages for severe and permanent personal injuries allegedly sustained in the incident. In response, the defendant denied sole culpability, raising affirmative defenses including culpable conduct by the plaintiff, assumption of risk, failure to mitigate damages, a seat belt defense, and the emergency doctrine. The case concluded when the parties reached a mutual agreement. They stipulated to the discontinuance of the action with prejudice and without costs to any party.

On July 14, 2009, a 19-year-old front-seat passenger sustained injuries when the vehicle in which he was riding collided with another car in Garden City, New York. The plaintiff's vehicle, driven by one defendant, was proceeding southbound on Quentin Roosevelt Boulevard through an intersection. A second defendant, driving another vehicle, was executing a left turn onto Commercial Avenue from the northbound side of Quentin Roosevelt Boulevard when the collision occurred. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging that both drivers were negligent in their operation of the vehicles. The plaintiff claimed the driver of the turning vehicle failed to yield the right of way, and the plaintiff's driver failed to exercise due caution. The owner of the turning vehicle was also named as a defendant, based on vicarious liability. Defense counsel for the drivers contended that the plaintiff's injuries resulted from his failure to use an available seat belt; the plaintiff refuted this, claiming the belt was broken. The plaintiff sustained an open skull injury and a displaced fracture of the left leg's femur, requiring skull repair with staples and internal fixation. He also claimed brain damage, a herniated L5-S1 intervertebral disc, and a bulging L4-5 disc, leading to nerve impingement. Subsequent treatments included epidural injections, discectomy, spinal nerve ablation, and electrical bone stimulation. The plaintiff claimed persistent pain, limitations preventing rigorous work, and an 18-month period of being homebound. He sought $3.4 million for economic losses and damages for past and future pain and suffering. The case concluded with a pretrial settlement totaling $800,000. The insurer for the turning vehicle's driver and owner paid $700,000, and the insurer for the plaintiff's driver contributed $100,000. The settlement was finalized through mediation.