Vehicles - Auto vs. Auto

Pre-existing medical conditions become the focus of defense.

Defendant claims excessive medical care and pre-existing conditions.

Liability is accepted but causation is disputed owing to plaintiff's prior injury accidents.

Crash in #1 lane throws vehicle into the HOV lane where it is struck by another vehicle.

Two accidents, a rear-ender and premises liability, occur ten days apart; causation disputed as well as liability for the premises accident. 

Woman says injuries from accident prevented her from starting work at new position.

$15 million verdict against employer after employee becomes intoxicated while in scope of job and injures client.

Liability is admitted but extent of injury and care is disputed.

Plaintiff beats $1 million policy limit CCP 998 offer to compromise.

Drunk driver rear-ends another car on freeway at 2 a.m. Moderate injuries. Plaintiffs beat their 998 offer.

Woman walks away from roll-over saying she is uninjured; severe and ongoing pain begin the next day.

Plaintiff, 69, with history of prior back surgery, claims need for knee surgery after low-impact accident. Defendant admits liability for minor accident, but argues that no injuries could have occurred.

Plaintiff was an "eggshell plaintiff" both physically and mentally when her car was struck in a low-speed accident. Defense admitted liability but said accident could not have caused severe back problems and emotional/mental issues.

Father hires his son as a truck driver for his company. The son crashes a heavy delivery truck into a small car at 55-60 mph. Defense makes very low CCP 998 offer.