Washington State Settlements, Verdicts & Case Results

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$425,000 Car Accident Settlement for Victim of Roll-over Accident in Washington State

A German oral surgeon received a permanent arm injury while a passenger in a touring van being operated by Joseph Van Os Photo Safaris, Inc.  The corporation is based in Vashon Island, Washington.

The client had purchased a "photo safari" from the Van Os Corporation on a trip to Yellowstone Park in Wyoming.  The driver wsa hired by Van Os.  He took his eyes off the road to answer a cell phone and then went off the road and down a steep canyon.  The van hit a tree and a branch punctured the client's arm. 

The client received permanent damage to his median nerve resulting in numbness in three fingers. 

The client had executed a "pre-injury" Release or exculpatory clause.  Van Os refused to pay any compensation by relying on this Release.  Mr. Davis filed suit.  The attorneys for Van Os asked the judge to throw out the case based on the Release, but this request was rejected.  The judge ruled that the jury would decide whether the Release was valid or not.

The case settled for $425,000 within one week before trial.

Awarded: $425,000

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