Mesriani Law Group Secures $100k Settlement for Injured Pedestrian

LOS ANGELES - March 25, 2014 - PRLog -- The Mesriani Law Group (MLG), one of the leading personal injury law firms in Los Angeles, California, has once again proven its competence in defending the rights of its clients after it had successfully secured $100,000.00 settlement victory for a personal injury victim who experienced pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and bodily injuries she sustained from an accident.

The settlement victory stemmed from accident that happened in the evening of April 25, 2013, involving plaintiff Tanya Onse and defendant James Todd.

According to case documents, Onse was crossing the intersection of Prairie St. and Zelzah Ave. at the marked crosswalk, walking from the west side of Prairie St. and crossing Zelzah Ave. to get across towards northbound Prairie St. However, Todd, who was traveling southbound on Zelzah Ave., failed to stop at the intersection despite the red traffic light. As a result, not only did he illegally cross the intersection on a red traffic light, but also hit Onse in the process. The car Todd was driving hit Onse with such a strong force that she was catapulted to the air before landing hard on the pavement.

Meanwhile, police authorities who were summoned to the scene of the accident concluded that Todd caused the collision when he violated California Vehicle Code 21453 (a) (Circular Red or Red Arrow), which provides that:

“A driver facing a steady circular red signal alone shall stop at a marked limit line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown, except as provided in subdivision (b).”

Similarly, Todd was also found to have violated California Vehicle Code 21950 (a) (Right-of-Way at Crosswalks), which provides that:

“The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.”

The police report, together with the statements of the people who witnessed the accident, clearly pointed out the fact that defendant Todd was the one at fault in the accident, and that his negligent actions caused Onse’s medical injuries and certain losses.

Following the incident, Onse, who was rendered unconscious for an unknown length of time, was immediately transported to Providence Holy Cross Medical Center. There, she underwent CT scan on her head, cervical spine, abdomen, pelvis and chest, as well as x-rays. Based on the medical findings, she was diagnosed with a fracture on her left knee, fibula, and tibia, which required surgery. The successful operation was performed on April 27, 2013, Onse stayed in the hospital for a few more days to undergo physical therapy and other post-operation rehabilitation treatments. She was discharged on May 7, 2013.

The accident would not have happened had Todd exercised caution while driving, in which he could have stopped at the red light and waited before he can proceed. As a result of his negligence, Onse did not only suffer injuries, but her personal life, daily activities, lifestyle, and relationships were significantly impacted because of the incident, as well.

Fortunately, she sought legal assistance from the reputable personal injury lawyers and paralegal staff of the Mesriani Law Group, who immediately evaluated her claim and took action on the matter. Thanks to the law firm’s efficient and aggressive representation, its top Los Angeles personal injury attorneys successfully obtained a favorable settlement of $100,000.00 for Onse from defendant Todd and his insurance company. Said amount would compensate for Onse’s loss of enjoyment of life and the medical expenses she incurred, among other damages.

This legal victory of the Mesriani Law Group proved once again its topnotch legal expertise, as well as its vast knowledge of handling and successfully winning personal injury cases for the residents of Los Angeles and California.