Facts

The plaintiff was driving eastbound on Culver Boulevard. As plaintiff was turning left onto the Marina Freeway, defendant, who was driving westbound, allegedly ran a red light and struck plaintiff.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiff contended that the defendant ran the red light and caused the accident. The plaintiff's account of the incident was supported by a favorable witness and the police report.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The defendant contended that plaintiff made an unsafe left turn in front of defendant.

Settlement Discussions

After the defendant's carrier assumed 75 percent liability, it offered $9,375. Plaintiff then filed suit.

Specials in Evidence

$9,000 $900

Damages

The plaintiff, who was four and a half months pregnant at the time of the accident, sustained soft tissue injuries to her chest, neck and back. She also had chest wall and right calf contusions.

Result

The case settled for $20,000 prior to plaintiff's deposition.

Other Information

Mercury Insurance was defendant's insurance carrier. FILING DATE: May 7, 2008.