A lawsuit has been settled for $672,500 in the case of a woman who sustained back injuries when a car ran a red light and crashed into her pickup truck.
In September 2008, Gina Phillips, aged 53, was driving her Chevrolet Silverado along Willetts Avenue in New London, when a Cadillac DeVille, driven by 29 year old Bernard Taylor, ran a red light at the intersection with Ocean Avenue and hit her pickup on the driver’s side.
Taylor was ticketed at the time by police for running the red light.
Despite suffering pain, Phillips continued to work in the family owned business, but her back became progressively worse and after six weeks she went to see a doctor. An MRI revealed herniated discs which necessitated an operation.
Unfortunately the pain continued after the operation and affected her work as she cannot remain standing nor sitting for long periods of time. In addition, being a single mother to three children, this affects her family life.
Even though the defense argued that she had a pre existing back injury she was awarded $672,500.
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