Jury awards Indiana woman $1.1 million for injuries in car accident

Case Name:

Patricia Zdonek v. Allstate Insurance Company

Case Number: Unknown

Date: 03/18/05

State: Indiana

Details:

Patricia Zdonek, age 61, sued Allstate Insurance Company for the injuries she sustained in a head-on automobile crash that fractured her hip and necessitated replacement after the 2001 accident. Zdonek, a realtor, claimed physical pain and suffering, medical expenses and lost income as a result of the injuries caused when another driver was forced to swerve into Zdonek's car after being cut off by a third car.

Verdict Outcome:

Jury rules in favor of plaintiff for $1.1 million in damages