T-bone crash injured passenger, killed driver — $100,000 settlement

Type of action: Personal injury, auto accident

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Injuries alleged: Left shoulder, hip and rib pain; splenic angioembolization, tertiary and pulmonary contusions

Name of case: Lynch v. Klecz

Date resolved: 12/12/2022

Special damages: Medical damages of $164,746

Demand: $100,000 policy limits

Verdict or settlement: Settlement

Amount: $100,000

Attorneys for plaintiff (and city): John E. Zydron and James E. Short, Chesapeake

Description of case: On June 11, 2022, the plaintiff was a front-seat passenger in a car driven by the defendant. The defendant failed to stop at the stop sign and caused a T-bone collision with another vehicle resulting in the death of the

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defendant driver. Both vehicles were totaled.

The plaintiff was rushed to the emergency room where her condition was classified as critical. She was stabilized and eventually had a remarkable recovery. The plaintiff returned to work without any permanent injuries.

The defendant driver had no automobile insurance. The plaintiff had $100,000 uninsured motorist coverage. Demand was made and ultimately settled for $100,000 policy limits.

Plaintiff’s counsel John Zydron provided case information.