$101K Mediated Settlement for Driver Side Collision

Our client was driving their vehicle with other passengers when they stopped at a red light. Our defendant was waiting to make a left turn at the intersection of La Paz Road and Veterans Way in Mission Viejo, California. At that time, the defendant driver was driving on Veterans Way at the intersection. The defendant driver made a sudden left turn onto La Paz Road, lost control, and rammed into the driver’s side of our client’s vehicle. As a result of this collision, the plaintiff’s vehicle suffered major damage. The victim contacted an experienced side impact collision attorney at Adamson Ahdoot to secure a fair settlement.

Our client saw a therapist at WestStar Physical Therapy for physical therapy evaluation and treatment of the injuries they sustained due to the motor vehicle collision that occurred. Our client complained of pain in the low back which radiated into the left lower extremity. They also reported numbness down their left lower extremity. They rated their pain at 5-8/10. In addition, symptoms worsen with prolonged sitting, bending, driving, and lifting.

Physical examination demonstrated a decreased range of motion of their lumbar spine. Also, the plaintiff suffered a lumbar sprain. Doctors recommended that our client undergo physical therapy three times a week for four weeks as scheduled. Finally, this side impact collision was resolved with a settlement of $101K.