Case Summary
Following a bicycle versus motor vehicle collision in Carlsbad, San Diego County, where the defendant pulled out in front of the claimant while she was riding in the bike lane, the case settled in litigation on March 11, 2026, for $502,000. The claimant sustained extensive injuries including a labral tear, a near-complete knee ligament tear, a cervical disc tear with spinal cord involvement, possible brain nerve fiber damage, abnormal nerve and muscle findings in both legs, and significant psychological impact.
Settlement
Claimant: Claimant 1
Motor Vehicle Collision: Bicycle vs. Motor Vehicle, Carlsbad, San Diego County
Liability: Defendant pulled out in front of the claimant, who was traveling in the bike lane.
Injuries:
- Shoulder: Large labral tear with adjacent cyst
- Knee: Near-complete tear of a major knee ligament
- Neck/Spine: Cervical disc tear at C5-C6 with spinal cord and nerve involvement
- Brain: Imaging findings suggestive of possible nerve fiber damage
- Nerves: Abnormal nerve and muscle test results in both legs
- Psychological/Emotional: Anxiety and depression following the collision
Litigation Settled: March 11, 2026
Settlement: $502,000
