Vehicles - Auto vs. Auto

Jury awarded over $2.5 million in non-economic damages.

After minor-impact accident at traffic light, plaintiff claims she was an "eggshell" plaintiff but defense says the accident did not aggravate pre-existing condition; that the case was "built up."

Plaintiff easily beats CCP 998. Plaintiff refused medical treatment at the scene. Defense says need for hip replacement was not caused by the crash.

Twenty-two visits to chiropractor and an MRI that reveals scoliosis.

Plaintiff treats through Workers' Comp but says accident aggravated a preexisting condition. Plaintiff beats CCP 998.

Plaintiff develops Complex Regional Pain Syndrome at her wrist. She then overcompensates and requires rotator cuff surgery.

State Farm only agrees to stipulate to liability as trial begins, argues low-impact minor injury.

Rear-end accident on the 10 Freeway in LA causes only moderate damage to large SUV when it's hit by truck. Defendant says injuries were built up.

Driver enters intersection despite sign warning "right turn only."

Defendants admitted liability but disputed the nature, extent, and cause of plaintiff’s injuries.

VW Jetta is totaled in crash, minimal damage to truck which had a trailer hitch port in place. State Farm defended.

Extent of head, neck and back injuries and treatment disputed in admitted liability intersectional accident. 

T-bone collision at intersection results in back injury and two surgeries, but defendant disputes the need for surgery, arguing pre-existing injury and over-treating.

Allstate makes lowball offer and claims that plaintiff exaggerated his injury.