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Overcoming Liability Disputes

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sky behind green lightHaving an experienced legal team on your side is essential when liability is disputed.

Andrew, 31, was heading to work on a balmy June afternoon. As he approached a downtown intersection, the light turned green. His motorcycle was impacted on the right side by a Prius sedan running the red light.

Andrew was thrown into the air, bounced and rolled along the pavement, suffering extensive road rash and a serious puncture wound. The other driver lost control of her vehicle, colliding with two parked cars before coming to a stop.

Despite multiple witness statements verifying a green light for Andrew, the insurance company for the Prius driver denied all liability, claiming that she entered the intersection on a “stale yellow” light. They argued that it was Andrew’s responsibility to wait until all traffic was clear before proceeding into the intersection — even with a green light.

The legal team at the Arnold Law Firm proceeded with filing a complaint against the Prius driver and demanded policy limits from her insurance company. Within one week, the insurance company reversed its stance and tendered the $15,000 insurance limits.

If you have been injured in a vehicle collision, contact the Arnold Law Firm at (916) 777-7777 for a free case evaluation. Insurance companies may attempt to deny partial or full liability to avoid paying the compensation you deserve.

Settlement - $3,767,000

Truck Accident

A 20-year-old man who had been married for just 12 days left home on his way to work. He was driving on Pleasant Grove Road in Sutter County in the early morning when he came upon a slow-moving truck. As he pulled out to pass the truck, the truck driver turned left in front of him. The young man attempted to steer back into his lane but his vehicle struck an un-flagged piece of metal extending from the back of the truck. He died in the resulting crash.

Expert witnesses brought in by the Arnold Law Firm proved that the truck, owned and operated by a hauling firm, should never have been on the highway that morning. Specifically, the rear and side turn signals did not work and the rear-view mirror was in a poor state of adjustment at the time of the collision. As a result, the driver, who had failed to properly inspect the vehicle before setting out that morning, couldn’t see the young man’s vehicle as it attempted to pass.

The poor condition of the truck, its lack of maintenance and the manner in which it was operated were found to be substantial factors in causing the collision that killed the young man. The testimony also established that the man had been making a lawful pass at the lawful speed limit and acted reasonably when he attempted to avoid the collision.

The man’s 20-year-old widow was awarded $3,767,000.77, his parents were awarded $185,131 and the family was reimbursed $11,899 in funeral expenses. Though money is a poor substitute for a young man’s life, this verdict demonstrates that drivers who endanger the lives of others will be held accountable for their actions.