Howard County Jury Awards $188,000.00 to Woman Who Injured Neck in Car Accident

 Posted on February 10, 2009 in Personal Injury

A jury in Howard County, Maryland recently awarded a woman $188,000.00 for injuries she sustained as a car accident victim traveling in a co-workers vehicle, according to an article appearing in todays Dailty Record. Experienced Maryland Accident Attorneys can help victims injured in automobile accidents recover for their injuries. If you are having trouble dealing with your or the other drivers insurance company, an experienced attorney can help you navigate the judicial process to maximize your recovery.

After a two-day damages trial, Sandra Jenkins, a 45-year-old network analyst for Verizon Wireless, won $48,000 for medical expenses due to her neck injury, $8,000 for loss of income for the more than three months she could not work, and $132,000 for pain and suffering. The Jury ultimately awarded Ms. Jenkins $188,000.00 after the Insurance company made a lowball offer of $32,000.00.

Oftentimes, insurance companies refuse to pay accident victims the true value of their claims. This is where an experienced accident attorneycan help injured Maryland car accident victims receive a large settlement or jury verdict.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident or any type of accident, protect your rights and contact the personal injury experts.