Rear End-Defense Admits Negligence for Driver Distracted by Cell Phone

Verdict: $4,892, $2,505 to wife and $2,324 to husband

Date: September 2010

County: Christian

PLTF Medical: Roman Corso, D.C. (Chiropractor)

DEF Medical: Dr. Pavinderpal Gill (Internist)

Summary: Husband and Wife Plaintiffs were stopped waiting to turn when their van was rear-ended by Defendant’s vehicle. Defendant was distracted by cell phone. Plaintiff wife suffered neck strain. Plaintiff husband claimed neck and low back strains. Defense admitted negligence but disputed the nature and extent of Plaintiffs’ injuries as they did not seek chiropractic care until after they hired an attorney and Plaintiff husband was released to work after one week.

Category: Car Accidents, Cervical Spine/Neck Injuries, Low Back Injuries