$30,000 Award: Head-On Crash Causes TMJ Dysfunction and Cognitive Issues in Lindenwold, NJ

Injury Type: Head injury, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, headaches, cognitive problems

Accident Type: Head-on collision

Award Amount: $30,000

Location: Lindenwold, New Jersey

A head-on collision occurred when the defendant’s vehicle crossed the center line and struck the plaintiff’s car, leading to injuries including temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), headaches, and cognitive issues. The plaintiff argued that the defendant was negligent in crossing the center line, which directly caused the crash.

Before the trial, the parties reached a pretrial agreement setting gross damages at $60,000, subject to contributory negligence. The case proceeded on the issue of liability, with the jury assigning 50% fault to the plaintiff and 50% fault to the defendant, resulting in a reduced award of $30,000.

This case highlights the legal implications of contributory negligence and emphasizes the dangers of improper lane usage while driving.

Case Reference: Khan v. Lever, CAML-001846-13