Vehicles – rear-ender

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."

A 26-foot box truck rolls into car at stop light. Plaintiff later undergoes multiple surgeries for continuing pain and disability.

Deputy is typing on his on-board computer just before 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.

Car is a total loss, but plaintiff walks away from crash. Defendant denies causation and says treatment was excessive.

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.

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.

Heavy dump truck strikes vehicle at stop sign. Defense claims low-impact accident.

Plaintiff, a young adult, claims high medical damages, both past and future in admitted-liability rear-ender.

Low-impact rear-ender blamed for back injuries. Defense says injuries were degenerative.

Insurer disputes necessity for lumbar surgery in UIM claim before it pays policy limits in arbitration award.