Date of Incident: January 29, 2026 – Hollywood, Los Angeles County
Settlement: $100,000 (policy limits)
Settlement Date: September 23, 2026
Case Overview
While walking as a pedestrian in Hollywood, the plaintiff was struck by an unidentified driver traveling at approximately 20 mph who immediately fled the scene. HHJ Trial Attorneys, car accident lawyers, represented the plaintiff and secured the maximum $100,000 policy limits.
How the Incident Happened
An unidentified driver negligently struck the plaintiff, a pedestrian, at approximately 20 mph before fleeing the scene. Because the at-fault driver was never identified, the claim was pursued under the plaintiff’s uninsured motorist coverage.
Injuries Sustained
The plaintiff suffered a comminuted intra-articular right distal radius fracture, a non-displaced left scapula fracture, a right ulnar styloid fracture, lacerations requiring repair, contusions, and soft tissue trauma. Treatment included emergency trauma evaluation, long and short-arm casting, and extensive physical rehabilitation.
How the Case Was Resolved
HHJ Trial Attorneys presented a policy limits demand under the uninsured motorist coverage provision and secured the maximum $100,000 policy limits settlement from the insurer.
Result
Total Recovery: $100,000 – the full uninsured motorist policy limits.
