Defendant Admits Negligence For Running Red Light

Verdict: $1,500

Date: February 2011

County: Cook

PLTF Medical: Dr. William A. Adair (Rehab/Physical Medicine)

Summary: Defendant admits that while he was approaching an intersection, he looked in his side mirror to check the load he was carrying in his pickup truck and when he looked up, the light had turned red. Defendant was unable to stop in time and T-Boned Plaintiff’s automobile causing it to spin and flipped over on the driver’s side. Plaintiff alleged injuries included deep swollen contusions to her left thigh and arm, cervical strain, lumbar strain, shoulder strain, myofascial pain, fibromyalgia, and emotional distress. Defense disputed the claims and stated that she refused medical treatment at the scene and only saw Dr. Adair one time.

Category: Arm Injuries, Car Accidents, Cervical Spine/Neck Injuries, Low Back Injuries, Shoulder Injuries – Rotator Cuff/Other