$300,000: Auto v. Motorcycle Leads to Serious Injuries

July 6, 2012

CASE DESCRIPTION: On January 17, 2011 around 7:55 a.m., our client, Alexander M. was riding his green 2003 Kawasaki Ninja X6RR, southbound in the #1 lane of Harvard as he approached the intersection with Alton in the City of Irvine, he proceeded through the green light. Suddenly and without warning, a red 2005 Honda Element driven by Winston Y., traveled through the red traffic signal westbound on Alton causing a traumatic collision. As a result of the impact, Alexander was thrown from his motorcycle and suffered serious injuries.

RESULTS: $300,000

DATE OF SETTLEMENT: July 6, 2012

INJURIES: Left forearm and hand – displaced fracture distal radius left wrist and left forearm; dorsal dislocation of the ulnar left wrist; 4th and 5th metacarpal base fracture malunion; carpal tunnel syndrome. Contusions/abrasions on hands, left shoulder and groin.

TYPE OF CASE: Auto v. Motorcycle

DATE & LOCATION OF INCIDENT: January 17, 2011 at the intersection of Harvard and Alton in the City of Irvine, County of Orange, State of California

PLAINTIFF’S AGE: 27 at time of incident

OCCUPATION: Vice President of Hardware for Liquor Monitor

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS:
Michael A. Penn, Esq.
AITKEN*AITKEN*COHN

DEFENDANT INSURANCE CO.:
State Farm Insurance