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Salim is a 35-year-old product designer who was broadsided in Santa Monica, but not taken to the ER.
Defendant admitted liability. At trial, Salim claimed he sustained a herniation at C5/6. For care, he had chiropractic and epidural injections a few months post-accident. After that, for 2 years, nothing. Though he could still work he was recommended an artificial disc replacement surgery a month before trial.
Defendant State Farm claimed the 35-year-old’s injuries were pre-existing. Further, that Salim did not need any surgery.
The jury awarded Salim $750,000 plus $250,000 future loss of earnings, $200,000 past pain and suffering, and $300,000 for future pain and suffering.
Salim vs. Madaras; Los Angeles Superior Court Dec 6, 2021, Hon Valerie Salkin.
PRACTICE TIPS
1. Clear and serious herniation diagnosis can be life changing.
2. Patients don’t need to get surgery immediately.
3. The Patient’s credibility is worth 50% or more of the case value.
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