Vehicles - Left Turn

Minor-impact accident contributed to later need for back surgery.

Liability contested in high-speed left-turn collision.

Left-turn collision results in ulnar nerve damage, complaints of disability. 

Defense says the case for TBI was built up by doctors working on liens. $100,000 policy was demanded. Plaintiff counsel lambasts judge as unfair. 

Driver making a left turn violates the right-of-way of a speeding motorcyclist.

San Bernardino resident, 65, suffers cervical and lumbar spine injuries when a Sheriff’s patrol car turns in front of him, violating his right of way.

Restaurant owner claims cervical and lumbar injuries requiring surgery in collision that she drove away from.

Active-duty marine suffers pelvic injuries, including his testicles.

Left-turn accident at intersection leaves motorcycle driver with serious leg, hip and knee injuries.

Extent of head, neck and back injuries and treatment disputed in admitted liability intersectional accident. 

Personal injury action when both vehicles are declared to be total losses after crash at intersection.

This was the first in-person personal injury Bench trial in Los Angeles County since the COVID-19 shutdown in March 2020. In his decision, the judge said, "The court will not split the baby as between the two requests but will – but rather will award an amount appropriate based upon the evidence.”

Four-year gap in treatment follows parking lot accident.

Liability is contested at controlled intersection after T-bone accident; insurer initially refuses $15K policy limits demand.