Getting hit by a vehicle as a pedestrian can result in serious injuries and a long-term recovery. In this case, Brenda Joyce Neal was pursuing a personal injury claim after she was struck by a vehicle in December 2023 while crossing the street at N. Waterman Ave. and E. 40th St. in San Bernardino, California. The collision left her with multiple significant injuries that required emergency care and rehabilitation. Our law firm represented Neal’s case and the matter was resolved through a $550,000 pre-litigation settlement.
A Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injuries After Being Struck
In December 2023, Brenda Joyce Neal was crossing the street as a pedestrian at N. Waterman Ave. and E. 40th St. in San Bernardino, California. Neal was walking westbound on Waterman with her daughter who had already crossed the street. As the defendant’s vehicle traveled northbound, it hit Neal, causing her to slide on her walker onto her left side.
Her daughter witnessed the incident and saw her mother suffer serious injuries following the impact. The event was a traumatic experience for Neal’s daughter, who later suffered trauma and nightmares related to what she had seen.
Key Legal Issues in the Case
Neal filed a claim in the aftermath of the pedestrian accident and the injuries she suffered. Although liability was denied by the defendant’s insurer, the available insurance coverage provided $550,000 in settlement funds through primary and excess policies.
West Coast Trial Lawyers’ Role in the Case
Our law firm signed Neal in April 2024 following a transfer from prior counsel and Pedram Rejaei and Liana Khachataryan handled the matter, with Isabel Carmona serving as the Case Manager. The legal team worked to pursue Neal’s claim despite the defendant’s insurer denying liability. The matter eventually concluded with a $550,000 pre-litigation settlement through available primary and excess insurance coverage.
Legal Guidance After a Pedestrian Accident
Being struck by a vehicle can leave an individual with serious injuries, ongoing medical care, and a lengthy recovery process. When pursuing a pedestrian accident claim, it can be important to establish how the situation occurred, who the at fault parties are, the insurance policies involved, and the type of medical treatment required in the aftermath of the incident.
At West Coast Trial Lawyers, our pedestrian accident attorneys represent personal injury victims who have been harmed as a result of someone else’s negligence. We aim to provide legal insight and guidance to those navigating the aftermath of a collision. Our client’s case is an example of this commitment, as the resolution shows our firm’s dedication to helping injured individuals seek justice following a devastating event.
Past results do not guarantee or predict the outcome of future cases since each situation has its own unique factors involved.
