Location: Fredericksburg
Verdict: $243,000
Atorney for plaintiff: Edward L. Allen, Fredericksburg – Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen
By: Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Published: September 28, 2015
Plaintiff sustained a fractured left wrist in a motor vehicle collision, requiring placement of an external fixator. She missed four months from work at her long time job as a customer service representative for United Airlines at Dulles Airport. Although her fracture healed in good alignment, she continues to experience intermittent pain and is unable to make a complete fist with her left hand. Kostas Constantine, M.D., testified by video deposition.
Three insurance policies applied. GEICO offered $25,000 liability limits on behalf of the defendant. Hartford offered their total underinsurance coverage exposure of $75,000. Foremost would offer only $25,000 of their $50,000 underinsurance coverage limits.
[15-T-118]
Type of action: Personal injury – auto accident
Injuries alleged: Fractured left wrist requiring placement of an external fixator.
Name of case: Durrett v. Lamsal
Court: Fairfax County Circuit Court
Case no.: CL2014-8089
Tried before: Jury
Judge: Michael F. Devine
Date resolved: June 16, 2015
Special damages: Medical bills – $28,277; lost earnings – $15,806
Demand: $150,000 (total insurance available)
Offer: $125,000
Verdict or settlement: Verdict
Amount: $243,000
Attorney for plaintiff: Edward L. Allen, Fredericksburg
Attorney for defendant: Jeffrey Gaull
