Teacher riding in car hurt in high-speed rearender — $100,000 settlement

Type of action: Rear-end collision

Injuries alleged: Plaintiff was rear-ended at high velocity while riding as a passenger in a vehicle. Plaintiff was thrown forward suffering blunt force trauma to her head and mouth and briefly lost consciousness as a result of the collision. Following the collision, plaintiff received dental surgery and complained of headaches and minimized concentration/attention span.

Date resolved: 12/05/2020

Verdict or settlement: Settlement

Amount: $100,000

Attorney(s) for plaintiff (and city): David D. Hudgins; Drake W. Hudgins, Alexandria

Description of Case: Plaintiff school teacher was rear-ended at high velocity while riding as a passenger in a vehicle near Hampton. The collision caused plaintiff to be thrown forward, causing blunt force trauma to her head and mouth and brief loss of consciousness. Following the collision, plaintiff received dental surgery and complained of headaches and minimized concentration/attention span.

[020-T-144]