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$2.9M Recovered for a Tractor-Trailer Collision

Summary

A severe T‑bone collision between a passenger vehicle and a tractor‑trailer in Kern County resulted in catastrophic injuries. The legal team secured nearly $3M in compensation after overcoming challenges around liability and pre‑existing condition claims.

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Legal Challenge +
The defense initially contested vicarious liability for the truck operator and denied the severity of injuries, claiming the orthopedic and cognitive harm was pre-existing, not caused by the crash.
Legal Strategy +
The team used accident reports (including California Vehicle Code § 21460 violation), supportive medical records documenting loss of consciousness and imaging studies, expert testimony to establish causation, and prepared detailed surgical prognoses to counter pre‑existing condition claims.

Datos Del Caso

Settlement Amount

2,993,931.42

Location

Kern County, CA

Client

Motor vehicle crash victim making a left turn onto SR‑223

Incident Type

Tractor‑trailer collision (T‑bone)

Treatment

Emergency care; cervical spine surgery (anterior discectomy/partial corpectomy C3–C6); anticipated lumbar surgery (discectomy, laminectomy, facetectomy at L5–S1)

Verdict Type

Settlement

Date Resolved

August 2021

Historia Completa

While attempting a left turn on Bear Mountain Blvd/SR‑223, the client was struck broadside by a tractor‑trailer driven left of double‑solid yellow lines. They lost consciousness for 10–15 minutes. The defense initially denied responsibility and downplayed injuries. Campeón Legal’s team secured admission of liability under California law, marshaled medical and expert evidence, and negotiated based on projected surgical needs. The substantial settlement recognized the TBI and spine injuries accurately.

Resultados y por qué fueron importantes

The near‑$3M settlement allowed the client to fund multiple surgeries and long‑term care. Legally, it underscored the importance of holding trucking companies liable for the full spectrum of harm their operations can cause.

  • Precedent for contesting pre‑existing condition claims in catastrophic injury cases.

  • Coordinated multiple medical experts across neurology, orthopedics, and accident reconstruction.

Abogados del caso

Christopher Adamson
Founder/Partner
Arash Nematollahi
Senior Trial Attorney

$2.9M Recovered for a Tractor-Trailer Collision