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Confidence Score: 90%Recovery
$300,000
Case Summary
46-year-old pedestrian struck by a left turning vehicle, resulting in injuries requiring shoulder surgery, and neck and back injuries requiring a lumbar percutaneous discectomy. The insurer failed to respond to numerous attempts to settle until after summary judgment on liability was obtained less than 7 months after the accident date.
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View Original SourceFirst observed: August 27, 2026
Last checked: September 7, 2026
Record Details
Category
Motor vehicle accidents
Result Type
Recovery
Year
Year not reported
Location
NY
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