$10,000 Settlement: Child Injury Case from Side-Impact Collision in Trenton, New Jersey

Injury Type: General injuries to head, neck, body, and extremities.

Accident Type: Side-impact collision.

Settlement Amount: $10,000.

Location: Trenton, New Jersey.

The plaintiff, a minor, was a passenger in a vehicle that collided with another vehicle operated by the defendant and owned by the co-defendant. The minor suffered injuries to her head, neck, body, and extremities as a result of the collision. Acting through her guardian, the plaintiff sued the defendant for negligence, alleging a failure to make proper road observations and vicarious liability against the co-defendant. 

The plaintiff sought compensation for pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and loss of earning capacity. The defendants admitted liability, and the parties settled for $10,000.

Case Reference: Martinez v. Rodriguez, MERL-000265-17.