Verdicts and Settlements
January 16, 2013
$1,000,000: Elderly Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk
CASE DESCRIPTION: On August 30, 2008, Karen P. was crossing Sports Arena Boulevard at its intersection with Hancock Street, within a crosswalk and with a “walk” signal, when she was struck by a vehicle driven by Defendant, Fred A., who was 86 years old at the time. Fred struck Karen while completing a left turn… read more
December 26, 2012
$100,000: Intoxicated Driver Causes Collision
CASE DESCRIPTION: On August 27, 2011, Lauren D. was driving her 2003 Saturn Northbound on Valley View St. in the number one lane in the City of Cypress. As she approached the intersection at Orangewood, Defendant made a left hand turn directly in front of her. The front of her vehicle struck Defendant’s 2005 Chrysler… read more
December 20, 2012
$100,000: Unsafe Lane Change Leads to Auto V. Motorcycle Collision
CASE DESCRIPTION: On or around 6:50 a.m. on Monday, December 5, 2011, Gabriel S. was traveling to work on a blue 2009 Kawasaki EX 250F. Gabriel was heading westbound on Interstate 10 in the #1 lane at approximately 40 to 45 mph west of Azusa Avenue. Around this time, Gabriel was traveling slightly behind and… read more
October 24, 2012
$50,000: Man Runs Red Light Causing Head on Collision
CASE DESCRIPTION: On Wednesday, February 22, 2012, around 10:32(am), Scott M. was driving his 1994 Gray Toyota pick-up truck southbound on Rimpau Avenue. While Scott was traveling on a green traffic signal through the intersection with Ontario Avenue, Defendant, Peter S., turned left in front of him suddenly and without warning causing a head-on collision…. read more
October 12, 2012
$50,000: T-Bone Collision Causes Vehicle to Roll
CASE DESCRIPTION: On March 22, 2012, at around 3:30 p.m. defendant, Sara M. was traveling northwest along Via Del Rio intending to make a left hand turn onto Avenida Del Vista. At this time, plaintiff, Ilse M., was traveling southeast along Via Del Rio with a green traffic signal for through traffic. Defendant failed to… read more
October 1, 2012
$160,000: Vehicle Loses Control Results in Hospitalization
CASE DESCRIPTION: February 5, 2009, Mr. Brandon F. was driving his brother, Garrett F.’s vehicle, a 1994 Acura Integra. Brandon was traveling southbound on Brea Canyon Road just north of the Los Angeles and Orange County line. Suddenly, and without warning, Cynthia C. who was traveling northbound on Brea Canyon Road, lost control of her… read more
August 26, 2012
$250,000: Careless Left Turn Leads to Collision With Tree, Facial Fractures
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff, Jessica D., was driving her 2004 Infiniti G35 eastbound on Alton Parkway, toward Armstrong Avenue in the City of Irvine. As Plaintiff approached the intersection of Alton Parkway and Armstrong Avenue, Defendant, Charles H., attempted to make a left hand turn from westbound Alton Parkway onto Armstrong Avenue without first checking for… read more
August 1, 2012
$15,000,000: Forty-Eight-Year-Old Father of Two Dies in Rear-End Accident Involving Cal Fire Truck
CASE DESCRIPTION: On Aug. 1, 2012, Defendant CalFire Chief Timothy M., who was driving a state vehicle within the course and scope of his employment, was heading east on I-210 in Highland when he changed lanes as traffic slowed. He rear-ended the car driven by Gregory K. at 70 miles per hour (mph), pinning the… read more
July 6, 2012
$300,000: Auto v. Motorcycle Leads to Serious Injuries
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… read more
June 8, 2012
$300,000: Golf Cart Ride Gone Awry
CASE DESCRIPTION: On December 17, 2011 Kitty and her husband, Steve, participated in a bridge tournament at The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, California. Around 6:30 p.m., Kitty and Steven left the tournament and walked towards their car parked in the western-most lot from the clubhouse. A golf cart owned and… read more