Mark Trimble recently tried a case in the Ottawa County Court of Common Pleas, as a result, of a significant rear end damage auto accident. The Plaintiff claimed a closed head injury with permanent post-concussion syndrome. She utilized the services of two experts from the Columbus area that conducted reviews. Mark, of course, tried the case with his patented nonuse of an independent medical examination expert. The Robinson v. Bates number was $29,234.91 on total medical bills of $73,943.84. Mark argued that the medical records indicated that her symptoms had resolved within eight months post-accident. He suggested that the jury award the Robinson number of $15,206.24 for the past economic loss. He also suggested that the jury return a noneconomic award of $15,000.00 for a total award of $30,206.24 as a verdict. The jury rendered a verdict in the amount of $30,206.24. Which was what Mark suggested in his closing argument.
Before the trial, the Plaintiff’s counsel demanded the policy limits of $300,000.00 and would not negotiate from this number. He would not agree to a mediation. Mark, on behalf of the Insured, offered $50,000.00 in settlement. He had authority to settle up to $77,000.00.