$45,000 Settlement After Side-Impact Crash Causes Head and Spine Injuries in Middlesex County, NJ

Injury Type: Back injury, disc bulges (C2-C6), herniated disc (L5-S1), Shoulder injury, rotator cuff tear; Head injury, closed head injury, migraines; Other injuries, neck injuries
Accident Type: Side-impact collision

Award Amount: $45,000

Location: Middlesex County, New Jersey

A side-impact collision left the plaintiff with significant injuries after the defendant failed to yield the right of way and broadsided the plaintiff’s vehicle. The injuries included disc bulges at C2-C6, a herniated disc at L5-S1, a rotator cuff tear, a closed head injury, migraines, and neck injuries. The plaintiff underwent medical treatment, including epidural injections, to address the injuries.

While the defendant admitted liability, they disputed the extent of the injuries, claiming they resulted from prior accidents. Initially, the jury awarded $10,000, but due to a high-low agreement between the parties, the award was increased to $45,000.

This case highlights the severe consequences of failing to yield and the complexities of addressing prior medical conditions in injury claims.

Case Reference: Paikarovski v. Youn, L-5301-04