Date of Collision: May 18, 2025 – Del Mar, San Diego County
Settlement: $1,000,000 (policy limits)
Settlement Date: June 4, 2026
Case Overview
The plaintiff was operating a motorcycle when a vehicle abruptly stopped short and turned directly in front of him, causing him to slide out onto his left side. HHJ Trial Attorneys, San Diego’s top motorcycle accident lawyers, represented the plaintiff and resolved the case for the full policy limits of $1,000,000.
How the Collision Happened
The defendant driver stopped short and turned directly into the path of the plaintiff’s motorcycle, leaving no room to avoid the collision.
Injuries Sustained
The plaintiff suffered a left bicondylar tibial plateau fracture, a left first anterior rib fracture, a left elbow laceration requiring staples, acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the left lower extremity calf, and multiple abrasions to the flank, hip, ankle, and thumb. The complex tibial plateau fracture required a two-stage surgical intervention involving external fixation followed by open reduction and internal fixation.
How the Case Was Resolved
HHJ Trial Attorneys resolved the matter for the full policy limits of $1,000,000, inclusive of all medical liens.
Result
Total Recovery: $1,000,000 – the full policy limits
