$15,000 Settlement: Head-On Collision in Long Branch Results in Neck and Shoulder Injuries

Injury Type: C5-C6 disc herniation, L4-L5 hypertrophic changes, bilateral shoulder injuries, The Second plaintiff suffered C5-C6 disc herniation and right shoulder injury.

Accident Type: Head-on collision.

Settlement Amount: $15,000.

Location: Long Branch, New Jersey.

A violent head-on collision led to significant injuries for the plaintiffs, a driver and passenger in one vehicle. The first plaintiff suffered a C5-C6 disc herniation, bilateral shoulder injuries, and L4-L5 hypertrophic changes with central canal stenosis. The second plaintiff sustained a C5-C6 disc herniation and a right shoulder injury. 

The plaintiffs claimed the defendant’s negligence caused the accident, directly resulting in their injuries. The defendant admitted liability, and the parties reached a settlement agreement of $15,000.

Case Reference: Gonzalez-Silva v. Williams, MIDL-007260-17