Car Accident Lawsuit Tracker

Rear-end collision by a distracted driver resulted in traumatic brain injury for the plaintiff, a 42-year-old construction supervisor. The defendant was texting while driving at 55 mph on the 405 Freeway when traffic stopped. Jury found defendant 100% at fault and awarded damages including $2.1M for future medical care and $1.5M for pain and suffering.

Drunk driving crash on I-10 caused severe spinal cord injury to the plaintiff, leaving him with incomplete paraplegia. The defendant had a BAC of 0.17 — more than twice the legal limit. Settlement included $800K in punitive damages for grossly negligent conduct.

Pedestrian struck in a marked crosswalk by a delivery driver making a right turn without checking for pedestrians. The 67-year-old plaintiff suffered multiple fractures including a shattered pelvis, requiring two surgeries and 14 months of rehabilitation. Jury awarded full damages requested.

Wrongful death from a head-on collision on US-1 when the defendant crossed the center line while drowsy driving after a double shift. The 38-year-old decedent was a father of three. Settlement compensated the family for loss of financial support, loss of parental guidance, and funeral expenses.

Motorcycle accident caused by a negligent left-turn driver who failed to yield to oncoming traffic. The motorcyclist suffered a compound tibial fracture, torn ACL, and road rash requiring skin grafts. Defendant's insurance initially offered $175K; attorney negotiated settlement to $1.5M after filing suit.

Multi-vehicle pileup on I-85 during a rain event. The initial collision was caused by a semi-truck following too closely, triggering a chain reaction involving five vehicles. Plaintiff suffered cervical disc herniation, concussion, and PTSD. Claims were resolved against the trucking company's commercial policy.

Rear-end collision at a red light caused two herniated discs in the plaintiff's lumbar spine, requiring a minimally invasive discectomy and 6 months of physical therapy. The defendant was following at less than one car length in stop-and-go traffic. Insurance company's initial offer was $95K.

T-bone collision at a four-way intersection when the defendant ran a stop sign. The plaintiff suffered a fractured clavicle, three broken ribs, and a mild TBI. Liability was contested until dashcam footage from a third vehicle confirmed the defendant's failure to stop. Settlement reached at mediation.

Rideshare passenger injured when the Lyft driver ran a red light and was struck by a crossing vehicle. The passenger suffered a shoulder labral tear requiring arthroscopic surgery and a cervical strain. Claims were made against both the Lyft driver and the company's commercial insurance policy.

Low-speed rear-end collision in a parking lot caused whiplash and soft tissue injuries to the plaintiff's neck and upper back. Treatment included 4 months of chiropractic care and physical therapy. Despite the relatively minor property damage, the attorney demonstrated the severity of the soft tissue injuries through detailed medical records and functional capacity evaluation.