Vehicles – rear-ender

Plaintiff treats through Workers' Comp but says accident aggravated a preexisting condition. Plaintiff beats CCP 998.

State Farm only agrees to stipulate to liability as trial begins, argues low-impact minor injury.

Defendants admitted liability but disputed the nature, extent, and cause of plaintiff’s injuries.

Heavy dump truck strikes vehicle at stop sign. Defense claims low-impact accident.

Low-impact rear-ender blamed for back injuries. Defense says injuries were degenerative.

UM claim in rear-ender goes to arbitration when State Farm offers only $13K against a $250K UM policy. Plaintiff was 51 years old and self-employed. Large loss-of-earnings claim.  

The first civil jury trial in San Francisco Superior Court in 2020 after the pandemic shutdown.  Defense argues the need for treatment was exaggerated by attorney-referred doctors, and that there was a pre-existing condition.