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Milford Jury Awards $3,460 to Plaintiff in Personal Injury Case Amid Split Liability

Milford Jury Awards $3,460 to Plaintiff in Personal Injury Case Amid Split Liability

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Anmol Tiwari
July 30, 2024
Milford Jury Awards $3,460 to Plaintiff in Personal Injury Case Amid Split Liability

Jeanne Bunosso v. Christopher Rourko et al

Case Background

The personal injury case was filed on April 1, 2020, by Plaintiff Jeanne Bunosso in the Connecticut State Superior Court of Milford Division (Case number: AAN-CV20-6038150-S). Judge Theodore Tyma and Judge Jason Welch presided over the case.

Cause

On April 30, 2019, at approximately 8:26 a.m., Jeanne Bunosso was entering Route 8 northbound from entrance ramp 14 in Derby, Connecticut. Christopher Rourke was operating a vehicle owned by Ryder Truck Rental LT, LLT. He was driving northbound on Route 8 in the right lane between entrance ramp 14 and exit ramp 15. As Bunosso attempted to merge her vehicle onto Route 8 from the entrance ramp, Rourke negligently moved his vehicle into Bunosso's lane, causing his vehicle to violently strike the left driver's side of Bunosso's vehicle. The collision occurred in an area with specific traffic patterns and potential hazards associated with merging traffic.

Injuries

The collision caused Bunosso to suffer significant injuries, primarily to her right shoulder and right arm. These injuries resulted in acute and chronic pain, considerable discomfort, and a noticeable restriction of motion in the affected areas. Following the accident, Bunosso required immediate emergency treatment to address her injuries. Her medical care continued with ongoing physician care, diagnostic x-rays, specialized orthopedic treatment, and an extended course of physical therapy. Medical professionals determined that Bunosso's injuries were likely permanent in nature, indicating a probability of continued pain and physical disability extending into the future.

Damages

In her personal injury case, Bunosso sought fair, just, and reasonable damages exce

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