San Francisco Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit Verdicts & Settlements
- $6,500,000.00 SETTLEMENT, Mink v. County of Sonoma. A motorcycle rider was injured when Chiante Road in Yountville came to an abrupt end around a corner without any warning. As a result of this roadway defect, the motorcyclist broke his collar bone when his VFR 750 could not stop on gravel and he low-sided under a guardrail.
- $2,494,000.00 VERDICT, jury trial, $100,000.00 SETTLEMENT, Martin V. Cal-Trans, Marin County Superior Court. Defendant: State of California, Department of Transportation. Plaintiff Martin, a 26 year old motorcyclist on a GSXR 750 motorcycle, suffered paralysis of right arm and facial injuries following auto vs. motorcycle collision in Marin County, near the town of Bolinas. The accident was due to dangerous condition of public property, namely vegetation that had grown so as to block view of the cross traffic. The pre-trial offer of $30,000.00 was rejected. The police report attributed 100% of fault to motorcyclist, but the jury found that motorcyclist was not liable for his injuries. Trial Lawyer: Christopher B. Dolan.
- $1,750,000.00 SETTLEMENT Motorcycle accident at 25th and Church when a San Francisco motorcyclist drove through stop sign that driver could not see because of overgrown vegetation. The motorist had his leg amputated below the knee. The negligent motorist paid $1,250,000.00 and the building owner paid $500,000.00 for failing to maintain his tree. The city put up new stop signs as a result of the accident. Trial Lawyer: Christopher B. Dolan.
- $1,650,000.00 SETTLEMENT, Goldthwaite v. County of Lake. A fifty four year old motorcyclist was injured in single motor vehicle accident in Lake County when his Ducatti 998 lost traction because of a dangerous condition of public property, a roadway defect of loose gravel. The motorcyclist hit a guardrail, causing crush fracture of the 11th thoracic vertebrae and nerve damage. The police report attributed 100% of the fault to the motorcyclist. The Dolan Law Firm, using expert accident reconstructionists, demonstrated that the motorcyclist was not at fault. Names confidential as condition of settlement. Trial Lawyer: Christopher B. Dolan.
- $500,000.00 SETTLEMENT, wrongful death of motorcyclist in Napa County as a result of a car pulling back onto roadway from the shoulder, causing another car to cross the center-line into the motorcyclist. Maximum available insurance recovered. Names confidential as condition of settlement. Trial Lawyer: Christopher B. Dolan.
- $320,000.00 SETTLEMENT, medical negligence, There was a failure to diagnose a hip fracture following a motorcycle accident, leading to a hip replacement in 32 year old man. Medical Malpractice damages are capped in California. Names confidential as condition of settlement. Trial Lawyers: Christopher B. Dolan and Gerry Dorfman.
- $55,000.00 VERDICT, jury trial, Kavanagh v. Chan, San Francisco Superior Court. In a low speed rear end car v. motorcycle case, the plaintiff stayed on the bike. The plaintiff had 7 acupuncture visits and chronic pain. Offer before trial: $5,000.00. Trial Lawyer: Christopher B. Dolan.
If you have been injured in a San Francisco motorcycle/bike accident and you need an energetic lawyer who cares about you as a person and is dedicated to getting you the best result, contact the attorneys of the Dolan Law Firm. Our services are available in Spanish, and evening and weekend appointments are available. We will even come to you in your home or the hospital if you are unable to come to us. Our injury lawyers work on a contingent fee.
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