The Facts about Daniel Kim’s Motor Vehicle Accident Case and Settlement Process

Daniel Kim, a 30-year-old small business owner, was involved in a rear-end collision on Wardoo Street, [redacted], in 2019.

He sustained the following injuries:

• Cervical spine injury.
• Lumbar spine injury.
• Left wrist injury.

Daniel claimed a 20% reduction in his earning capacity due to reduced hours he could dedicate to his business. Medical and employment records were gathered, and multiple medicolegal reports were commissioned which assessed him as having up to a 7% whole person impairment.

Court proceedings began in 2022, with a compulsory conference held in September of that year. The matter did not resolve and continued to progress. Following further investigation and amended pleadings in mid-2023, mediation was eventually scheduled in January 2024, where the matter settled for $100,000 inclusive of costs.