Plaintiff Wins $3.4M Settlement Despite Possible 'Sudden Emergency' Defense in Fatal Pedestrian Crash | Law.com

Plaintiff Wins $3.4M Settlement in Fatal Pedestrian Crash

A plaintiff has won a $3.4M settlement in a fatal pedestrian crash case, despite the defendant's possible 'sudden emergency' defense.

A careless driving charge was initially dismissed in municipal court after the defendant claimed to have suffered a medical emergency while driving.

Senate President Nicholas Scutari is right to call for tighter e-bike regulations.

The plaintiffs sought further medical attention within a week of the accident and eventually received care from a spinal surgeon and orthopedic surgeons.

The accident occurred while the driver, Lucas, was working within the scope of his employment with the Board of Fire Commissioners Fire District #4 Jackson Township.

Author's summary: Plaintiff wins $3.4M settlement in pedestrian crash case.

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