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TMJ problems alleged to be "serious injury"

 

TRACTOR-TRAILER/MOTOR VEHICLE
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The Plaintiff was a limited tort selector. The Defendant rear-ended the Plaintiff and she claimed a TMJ injury. One surgery was completed at the time of trial with a future surgery scheduled. The jury found that the Defendant was negligent in causing the accident but that the accident was not a substantial factor in bringing about the Plaintiff 's injuries which the Defendant argued were pre-existing.

Demand
$100,000

Offer
None

Result
Defense verdict

Venue
Allegheny County

Judge
Jaffee

Attorney
Anne M. Paul

Tried
January 2001