Vehicles - Freeway

VW Jetta is totaled in crash, minimal damage to truck which had a trailer hitch port in place. State Farm defended.

When DUI driver causes accident, his out-of-state father is blamed for loaning him the car.

Multi-million-dollar bench trial award for non-economic damages including loss of consortium when plaintiff suffers MTBI in freeway rear-ender. Defense disputes impact of collision and claimed damages, both economic and non-economic. 

Good Samaritan leaves car on freeway to help accident victim, is then injured when another driver loses control on wet surface of I-5.

Defendants argue causation and extent of injury after admitted-liability truck accident. $1 million offer.

Defendant had offered $30K while plalntiff demanded $100K.  Strong disagreement in medical testimony on need for procedures performed.

Two die in three-car collision, causing plaintiff's PTSD.

Car is totaled in heavy-impact collission, but defendant disputes injury extent and causation.

After a long series of demands and offers, this one went to trial.  And there was a WC lien.

Truck driver says CHP officer caused freeway accident; no comparative fault.

Liability admitted. Nature and extent of damages disputed when two pickup trucks collide.

Pickup towing a Ford Expedition is struck from behind by a larger truck. No injuries were apparent at the scene.

Active-duty serviceman claims ongoing pain (four years) from rear-ender. All specials paid by military.

Family members killed when their car skids on fluid in roadway; fluid leak blamed on motor home found disabled nearby.  Plaintiffs claim defective design and  manufacture of motor home.