Scooter Accident – Back Injury Settlement

Catherine White was injured in a motor scooter accident in Los Angeles, California, when a negligent driver made an illegal left turn directly into her path, causing a serious and life-altering collision. The impact caused her to lose control of her scooter and fall, suffering significant lower back injuries that required the surgical implantation of a spinal cord stimulator. While the device helped manage her chronic pain, her injuries permanently limited her ability to work as she had prior to the accident, disrupting both her career and daily quality of life. Her documented medical expenses totaled approximately $326,000.

White filed a personal injury lawsuit in Los Angeles County alleging that the driver’s negligent left turn was the direct cause of the crash. Despite the defense arguing comparative fault, and despite no claim being made for past lost income, the jury returned a verdict of over $4.4 million in her favor – assigning only 20% comparative fault to White and holding the negligent driver primarily responsible.

This outcome reflects the serious and permanent nature of back injuries sustained in scooter accidents and the importance of pursuing full accountability for negligent driving in Los Angeles. If you were injured in a scooter or motorcycle accident in Los Angeles or Southern California, Feher Law has the experience to maximize your recovery.