Auto accident complications led to second injury, plaintiff claims – $250,000 Settlement 
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Published: June 25, 2012
Tags: Frederick County Circuit Court, Personal Injury
Defendant driver ran a red light and t-boned the elderly plaintiff. Plaintiff’s injuries included a broken pelvis and wrist. She was hospitalized, then went to rehabilitation. Due to severe pain, the plaintiff had trouble sleeping, so her doctor prescribed Ambien. While taking the medication, she had a sleepwalking incident during which she fell and broke ...
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