The client, a psychiatric facility technician for the County of Riverside, was off work for over six months. Initially, the insurance carrier for the other party denied the claim, alleging the client was “splitting lanes,” which is legal in California. Russell & Lazarus conducted an investigation and obtained witness statements that convinced the insurance company to accept liability. Although the client had a good recovery, with only slight deformity and discoloration of his ankle, the claim was resolved for a substantial amount soon after the lawsuit was filed.
Motorcycle Accident Case
Motorcycle Rider Awarded $300,000 After Traffic Accident
The following case describes how Russell & Lazarus secured a settlement for a 53-year-old motorcycle rider who was cut off by a driver on the freeway, causing him to fall and severely fracture his ankle, necessitating surgery.
Challenge
A 53-year-old motorcycle rider was cut off by a driver on the freeway causing him to fall and severely fracture his ankle which required surgery.
The client worked for the County of Riverside as a psychiatric facility technician and was off work for over six months. Initially the insurance carrier for the other party denied the claim as it alleged that the client was “splitting lanes”, which in California is actually legal.
Solution
Russell & Lazarus initiated an investigation and obtained witness statements which were sufficient to convince the insurance company to accept liability. Although the client had a good recovery, with the only residual issue being a slight deformity and discoloration of his ankle, the claim resolved for $300,000 soon after the lawsuit was filed.
Results
AWARDED: $300,000
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