$100,000

Posted in on November 20, 2015

Settlement in Rear-End Crash with Minimal Property Damage

Attorney Howard Kitay obtained a $100,000.00 settlement for a 45 year-old woman who was rear-ended, sustaining $479.73 in property damage to the rear of her 2000 Mazda 626.

She was initially treated by a chiropractor for neck pain and stiffness, lower back pain and stiffness, and numbness in both hands. She eventually underwent spine surgery, with bills totaling $57,769.00.

Attorney Howard Kitay negotiated a medical bill discount, so that plaintif’s medical bills were reduced to $2,750.00, filed a lawsuit in San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, and on the eve of trial, obtained a $100,000.00 settlement for his client.