Facts

On March 9, 2009, plaintiff Miriam Duran's vehicle was T-boned by defendant Diane Kekilian's vehicle. Plaintiff's vehicle spun around causing her to strike a parked vehicle.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff claimed that defendant attempted to negotiate an unsafe left turn from a side street striking plaintiff's vehicle on the passenger side. Plaintiff also claimed that defendant was inattentive.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant contended that plaintiff was traveling at an excessive speed and was comparatively at fault for the accident.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff demanded $100,000 (policy limits). Defendants failed to pay their policy.

Specials in Evidence

$282,032 $22,400 $32,093

Damages

$175,000 (past non-economic damages); $432,375 (future non-economic damages)

Injuries

Plaintiff suffered L4-5 and L5-S1 fusion. Plaintiff claimed that her treatment and care was reasonable and necessary. Defendant claimed that plaintiff's treatment was unnecessary and excessive.

Result

Verdict for $939,932 plus CCP 998 interest and costs. The parties settled the matter for $1 million after the verdict.