Vehicle vs. pedestrian in crosswalk. $757K. Los Angeles County.

Gross Verdict or Award: $757,090.79
Economic Damages: $57,090.79
Non-Economic Damages: $700,000
Trial or Arbitration Time: 2 days.
Jury Deliberation Time: 1 day.
Jury Polls: Not polled.

Summary

Driver strikes pedestrian in crosswalk; extent of injuries disputed.

Attorney for the Plaintiff:
The Vartazarian Law Firm by Matthew Whibley, Sherman Oaks.
Attorney for the Defendant:
Mavredakis Cranert by James Sawyer, Pasadena.

Plaintiff’s Medical Expert(s):
Jonathan Nissanoff, M.D., orthopedic surgery, Pasadena.
Defendant's Medical Expert(s):
Richard Rosenberg, M.D., orthopedic surgery, Tarzana.

Facts and Background:
Plaintiff was crossing Venice Boulevard southbound in the crosswalk on May 2, 2014 when she was hit by defendant's vehicle. Defendant made a left hand turn and struck the plaintiff who was walking in a marked crosswalk. Plaintiff had a green light and walk signal.
Plaintiff's Contentions:
That she was injured due to the negligent operation of a motor vehicle by defendant.
Defendant's Contentions:
Defendant disputed the nature and extent of plaintiff’s alleged injuries and the cost of medical treatment for those injuries. Defendant also alleged comparative fault.

Physical Injuries claimed by Plaintiff:
Torn meniscus in knee, which required arthroscopy surgery, and lower back injuries.