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.

Initially, a careless driving charge was dismissed in municipal court after the defendant claimed she suffered a medical emergency while driving.

The case involved a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle driven by Lucas, who was on duty with the Board of Fire Commissioners Fire District #4 Jackson Township at the time of the accident.

After the accident, the plaintiffs sought further medical attention and were treated by a spinal surgeon and orthopedic surgeons.

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

His proposal includes classifying electric bicycles by speed, requiring registration and insurance, and restricting high-speed e-bikes for minors.

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

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