Hamilton v. Koff; NJ (Camden County Superior Court; # CAM-L-8694-05)

  • $350,000 economic damages verdict for plaintiff in motor vehicle accident case in which defendant conceded negligence (ran stop sign)
  • 45 year old emergency room nurse sustained serous shoulder injuries requiring surgery and a large bump on her head from striking the window during the rollover crash. She underwent neuropsychologist testing by four different doctors that showed she had a TBI which was worsening. Also her brain CT scans and MRIs revealed atrophy and white matter findings that were caused by the accident. The jury found that none of plaintiff’s injuries were permanent and awarded her nothing for pain and suffering

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