Date of Collision: November 7, 2025 – San Diego, San Diego County
Settlement: $30,000.00
Settlement Date: March 30, 2026
Case Overview
The plaintiff was stopped at a red light in San Diego when the defendant, driving a pickup truck behind them, failed to stop and rear-ended the plaintiff’s vehicle. Despite the defendant’s initial denial of liability, HHJ Trial Attorneys secured a $30,000.00 settlement for the plaintiff’s injuries.
How the Collision Happened
The defendant was following the plaintiff’s vehicle too closely and failed to stop at a red traffic signal, causing a rear-end collision. The impact resulted in significant bodily injury and property damage.
Injuries Sustained
The plaintiff suffered a whiplash injury of the neck, annular ruptures and disc protrusions in the cervical and lumbar spine, radiculopathy, a left shoulder muscle strain, left wrist pain, headaches, dizziness, and an acute stress reaction.
Treatment
The plaintiff’s injuries required a complex course of medical care, including orthopedic consultations, diagnostic imaging, physical and occupational therapy, and lumbar trigger point injections.
How the Case Was Resolved
Although the defendant initially denied liability, HHJ Trial Attorneys built the case around the plaintiff’s extensive injuries, emotional distress, and ongoing functional limitations, reaching a $30,000.00 settlement on March 30, 2026.
Result
Total Recovery: $30,000
