This was a motor vehicle accident case involving a motorcycle collision with a County of Los Angeles vehicle in the Angeles Crest Mountains. Liability was heavily disputed, and the traffic collision report initially placed fault on the motorcyclist. However, under California law, such reports are generally inadmissible at trial to prove fault. It was alleged that the County vehicle made an unlawful U-turn directly in front of the plaintiff, leaving insufficient time to avoid the collision.
The plaintiff sustained injuries requiring treatment including physical therapy, chiropractic care, and epidural steroid injections. Despite the absence of surgery, the case was taken to trial and resulted in a favorable verdict totaling $479,581.46. This matter demonstrates the firm’s willingness to try cases of all sizes and challenge liability determinations, particularly in motorcycle accident cases.