Case Summary
Following a red light collision in Escondido, San Diego County, where the defendant struck the claimants’ vehicle while they had the right of way, HHJ Trial Attorneys secured a combined $102,500 settlement pre-litigation on March 11, 2026. Claimant 1 recovered $62,500 for lower back, leg, and ankle injuries along with significant emotional trauma, while Claimant 2 received $40,000 for a head injury sustained during airbag deployment and multiple orthopedic injuries. The matter resolved at the full available policy limits.
Settlement Detail
Claimants: Claimant 1 / Claimant 2
Motor Vehicle Collision: June 30, 2024, approximately 6:25 AM, Escondido, San Diego County
Liability: The defendant disregarded a red traffic signal and struck the front passenger side of the claimants’ vehicle while they had a green light. Liability was established against the defendant, and the force of the impact triggered airbag deployment.
Settled Pre-Litigation: March 11, 2026
Combined Settlement: $102,500 (within $100,000/$300,000 policy limits)
Claimant 1
Settlement: $62,500.00
Injuries: Lower back pain; left leg radicular pain; left ankle pain with swelling; anxiety; flashbacks; “brain fog” following the accident.
Claimant 2
Settlement: $40,000.00
Injuries: Headaches; neck pain; lower back pain; bilateral shoulder pain; head injury sustained during airbag deployment; post-accident anxiety; nightmares.
