Date of Collision: August 2, 2023 – San Diego, CA
Settlement: $288,387
Settlement Date: April 3, 2026
Case Overview
Claimant 1 was traveling westbound and brought their vehicle to a complete stop as a yellow traffic light turned red. The defendant, traveling directly behind, failed to stop and struck the rear of the claimant’s vehicle with enough force to total it. HHJ Trial Attorneys, a car accident law firm in San Diego, represented the claimant and resolved the case for $288,387.
How the Collision Happened
The defendant failed to stop for a yellow traffic signal that was turning red and crashed into the rear of the claimant’s vehicle. The impact was severe enough to jam the defendant’s car door shut and total the claimant’s truck.
Injuries Sustained
The claimant suffered disc protrusions at T12-L1 and L5-S1, multilevel disc degeneration, lumbar paresthesia, and abnormal EMG/NCS results indicating permanent nerve damage.
How the Case Was Resolved
The collision resulted in severe chronic back pain and permanent nerve damage for the claimant. HHJ Trial Attorneys secured a global settlement of $288,387 following a mediator’s proposal.
Result
Total Recovery: $288,387
