Defense alleges degenerative disk disease in 19-year-old – $125,000 Verdict 
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Published: August 22, 2011
Tags: Judge Margaret P. Spencer, Personal Injury, Richmond Circuit Court
The 19-year-old plaintiff was injured in a motor vehicle accident on March 23, 2009. The defendant ran a stop sign and struck the plaintiff’s car on the right side, causing it to flip over approximately three times.
Liability was not an issue in the case. In regard to damages, the plaintiff had soft tissue injuries and ...
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