Vehicles - vs. Pedestrian

Event planner is struck in crosswalk by forklift that runs over his feet.  Section 998 demand of $3 million.

Man sleeping on beach in Long Beach is run over by city truck. City says he should have known that trucks operate where he was sleeping.

Course and scope of employment is deciding factor in verdict against San Diego restaurant.

Teenager waiting for bus is struck by vehicle; claims bus stop was in dangerous spot. School district and county settle out before trial for $5.06 million.

Plaintiff suffers TBI when hit by a car while he was in the street after dark, helping a dog owner and his injured dog. Medical and loss of earnings damages waived. Defense offered policy limit of $100,000 only three months before trial.

Trucker claims truck wash employee is negligent in accident with yard goat.  See interesting 998 offers.

Unemployed woman is struck by vehicle as she crosses street outside of any crosswalk.

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

Plaintiff hit by taxi claims "chronic pain syndrome" but defense says chronic pain was a pre-existing condition. Both sides offer multiple experts.

Toddler, age 18 months, was playing in the yard of an apartment building when defendant, a tenant in the building, backed up his SUV and ran over her, causing severe injury.

Skateboarder, 25, enters uncontrolled crosswalk and strikes SUV passing through the crosswalk.  Jury's gross award was 10 times defense offer, but jury placed 30% contributory negligence on plaintiff skateboarder. 

Hotel guest sitting on bench is pinned against wall when driver, attempting to park, jumps curb. Hotel found 25% liable for failing to provide a barrier. Leg and hip joint fractures.

Ice cream truck vendor said contributorily negligent for girl's catastrophic injury; $1 million policy is opened up.