Date of Incident: January 8, 2026 – Whittier, Los Angeles County
Settlement: $300,000 (policy limits)
Settlement Date: May 26, 2026
Case Overview
The plaintiff was lawfully crossing a city street when they were violently struck by a driver who failed to exercise due care. The defendant made a high-speed maneuver to pass a stationary garbage truck and struck the plaintiff with such force that they were propelled through the air, resulting in catastrophic, life-threatening injuries. HHJ Trial Attorneys, a pedestrian accident law firm, represented the plaintiff and resolved the case for $300,000.
How the Incident Happened
The defendant attempted to pass a stationary garbage truck at approximately 35 mph and struck the plaintiff, a pedestrian lawfully crossing the roadway.
Injuries Sustained
The plaintiff suffered a nondisplaced fracture of the sternal end of the left clavicle; wedge compression fractures of the T5-T6, L1-L3, and L5 vertebrae; multiple rib fractures; a traumatic subdural hemorrhage; and a complex traumatic brain injury.
How the Case Was Resolved
HHJ Trial Attorneys reached a full policy-limits settlement of $300,000 following a formal demand that highlighted the defendant’s failure to account for obvious roadway hazards.
Result
Total Recovery: $300,000 for the full policy limits.
