Vehicles - Intersection

Motorcyclist dies when he collides with City of Covina truck. Plaintiff had lowered pre-trial demand to $1 million after CCP 998.

Foreign tourist in San Francisco runs red light.

Trucking company admitted liability but contested the extent of future medical damages. A large excess-liability policy was discovered during trial.

Defendant claims excessive medical care and pre-existing conditions.

Plaintiffs say parked cars blocked view of intersection and constituted a dangerous condition.  Death of scientist, age 59, while riding a motorcycle.

Plaintiff treats for neck pain after auto accident; followed by one year gap in treatment.

Defendant offers $100K per 998, and plaintiff's final demand per 998 is $499,999.

Electric bike rider, illegally riding in crosswalk, is struck by motorist turning right. Defense denies liability.

Defendant’s insurance carrier rejects $15k policy limits demand in intersection collision case that results in $154,353 recovery after jury trial.

Bicyclist runs into driver's door of a moving vehicle. Bicyclist had right of way. Defense admitted liability on eve of trial but disputed extent of injuries; made 998 offer of $750,000.

Tractor-trailer hits 18-year-old on bicycle, killing her.

Insurer argues that arbitration should not have proceeded due to plaintiff's failure to pursue workers' compensation claim and plaintiff's last-minute claims for future medical treatment.