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Red Light Collision – Case Study

Injury Type: Shoulder Tear with Surgery, Cervical Herniation
Accident Type: MVA
Verdict/Settlement Amount:$130,000

Case Overview
The offending vehicle disregarded a red traffic signal, colliding with our client’s vehicle.

Case Facts

  • Injury/accident suffered
    • Shoulder Tear with Surgery, Cervical Herniation
  • Location of injury/accident
    • Melville, NY
  • How did the injury/accident happen?
    • The offending vehicle disregarded a red traffic signal, colliding with our client’s vehicle

How did TonaLaw help?
The client’s claim was aggressively litigated. After a failed attempt at mediation with a low offer of $80,000 from the carrier, TonaLaw moved forward with litigation. After lengthy negotiations, this matter was settled pre-trial, for $130,000.

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