Car Crash Lawsuit Verdict: Connecticut Jury Sides with Defense in Kings Highway Collision

Maria Guzman vs. Lucas Rodriguez, et al

Case Background

On December 23, 2020, Plaintiff Maria Guzman filed a Car crash lawsuit lawsuit in the Connecticut State, Superior Court of Bridgeport Judicial District (Case number: FBT-CV21-6102689-S). Judge Mark Gould presided over the case.

Cause

On November 8, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., Maria Guzman stopped her vehicle at a red light in the left lane of Kings Highway East in Fairfield, Connecticut. Lucas Rodrigues, driving a vehicle owned by Aquiles Dasilveira-Rodrigues, approached Guzman’s stopped vehicle from behind in the same lane. Without warning or attempting to brake, Rodrigues crashed directly into Guzman’s vehicle. The collision resulted from Rodrigues’ negligent driving, including his failure to maintain a proper lookout, brake, or swerve, as well as his inattentiveness, excessive speed, improper lane usage, and following too closely. Rodrigues operated the vehicle with Dasilveira-Rodrigues' permission and acted as his agent, servant, and/or employee at the time of the accident.

Injuries

Maria Guzman sustained multiple injuries from the collision. Her primary injury was a cervical spine injury with radiculopathy, which required surgical intervention. She also suffered from neck, shoulder, and arm pain, a head contusion, headaches, and both mental and physical pain and suffering. The compla