Case Background

Victoria Dare-Zinycz filed a lawsuit following a car crash on July 7, 2019, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Around 3:15 p.m., she stopped her 2012 Honda CRV at a red light on Park Avenue, near Brooklawn Avenue. Traffic was steady, and conditions were clear. Her vehicle remained stationary in the northbound right lane.

Cause

Jean Daniel Laurena drove a 2003 Toyota Corolla north on Park Avenue in the left lane. He approached at high speed. Without warning, he switched to the right lane. His vehicle slammed into the rear of Victoria’s car with significant force. The complaint cited excessive speed and unsafe lane change as causes. It stated Laurena drove carelessly and failed to maintain control. The vehicle was owned by Joseph Laurena.

Injury

Victoria sustained physical injuries. She lost the ability to enjoy daily life. She struggled with routine activities and could not perform household duties. Her quality of life dropped signi