Court entered Judgment for Defendants

On April 14, 2002, at approximately 10:03 a.m., Plaintiff was driving north on N.W. 66th Avenue in Margate when his vehicle was struck in the front right driver's side by Defendant's vehicle. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant had negligently failed to stop, or even slow down, at a four-way stop sign causing the impact with Plaintiff's vehicle, which sustained nearly $ 12,000 in property damage. Defendants admitted liability and the case was tried solely on the issues of causation and damages.  Plaintiff asked the jury for approximately $ 27,000. Although the jury returned a verdict awarding Plaintiff less than his medical expenses, the court actually entered judgment for Defendants because the PIP set-off resulted in a net verdict of $ 0 for Plaintiff. Because of a previously filed confidential proposal for settlement, Defendant is entitled to tax costs and attorney's fees. Plaintiff demanded $ 12,000.  Read More