2021This was a motor vehicle accident case, where the plaintiff, age 37, was a passenger in a vehicle that had stopped for traffic backed up at a red traffic signal. A large commercial-type vehicle struck plaintiff’s vehicle in the rear, resulting in substantial damage. The defendant driver admitted that she was not paying attention just prior to the collision. Plaintiff was dazed at the scene and was transported to the emergency room where she complained of neck pain but was not diagnosed with a concussion. Plaintiff was later diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury. Plaintiff’s medical specials totaled $46,138.84 with no loss of earnings. The parties settled the case on a confidential basis at mediation in the amount of $675,000.