Park v. Okan
Nov 01, 2019OUTCOME: $100,000 Settlement
Plaintiff was struck on the driver side of his vehicle and alleged numerous resulting permanent debilitating cervical & lumbar herniated discs, shoulder SLAP & labrum tears, and torn knee meniscus. Th ... e defense initially refused to settle, arguing that the plaintiff's injuries were not "permanent." After discovery, the parties proceed to trial Hudson County N.J. Superior Court before Hon. Judge Vincent J. Militello, J.S.C. After Roosevelt’s successful cross-examination of the defendant’s Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon (which was conducted via pre-trial on video), he exposed the full extent of the client’s pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. On the day of trial, the firm recovered $100,000 (100% of the defendant’s insurance policy) A key to victory was the successful pre-trial Motion, citing Johnson v. Scaccetti, 192 N.J. 256 (2007), holding if a jury finds a “permanent injury” regarding 1 body part, they shall award damages for all other bodily injuries “proximately caused" by the defendant. The New Jersey Law Journal Top Verdicts & Settlements for 2019 reported this settlement as the States’ 81st (tied) highest verdict. *ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
