Not Guilty Despite Admitted Negligence

Verdict: Not Guilty

Date: December 2010

County: Cook

PLTF Medical: Dr. William J. Sarantos (Internist)

Summary: Plaintiffs were rear-ended by Defendant. Plaintiffs stated that the Defendant was going 70-80 when he hit their car. Plaintiff Michelle claimed cervical radiculitis, protrusion, cord compression, and stenosis at C5-6, plus severe headaches and lumbar/cervical strains. Plaintiff John claimed cervical and lumbar strain/sprain. Defense admitted negligence but denied Plaintiffs were injured. There were no photos of the damage to Plaintiffs’ automobile and the property damage bill was not admitted into evidence.

Category: Car Accidents, Cervical Spine/Neck Injuries