$300K Verdict – Side-Impact Crash in Middlesex, NJ

$300,000 Jury Verdict: Side-Impact Collision in Middlesex County Causes Back and Shoulder Injuries

Injury Type: Back injury—bulging disc (C3-C4); Shoulder injury—shoulder impingement syndrome

Accident Type: Side-impact collision

Award Amount: $300,000

Location: Middlesex County, New Jersey

A side-impact collision resulted in the plaintiff sustaining back injuries, including a bulging disc at C3-C4, and right shoulder impingement syndrome. The accident occurred when the defendant failed to stop, entered traffic, and made a left turn, striking the plaintiff’s vehicle.

The plaintiff alleged that the defendant operated their vehicle in a negligent, careless, and reckless manner. The defendant denied liability, arguing that they had entered the intersection on a green light at a traffic signal.

Despite the defendant’s claims, the jury ruled in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $300,000 for injuries sustained in the collision.

This verdict highlights the legal complexities in determining liability in side-impact collisions and the importance of adhering to traffic rules to prevent accidents.

Case Reference: Khattri v. Patel, MIDL-007461-10