Police Initially Conclude Pedestrian Crossed Against Light
CSCS represented a man struck by a truck while crossing a street. He suffered fractures to his right arm, right shoulder, spine, and ribs. Police concluded that he had been crossing against the traffic signal.
Independent Investigation Changes the Liability Evidence
CSCS conducted an extensive investigation and located witnesses who had not spoken with police. Those witnesses stated that the client was in the crosswalk and had the walk signal in his favor.
$475,000 Settlement at Mediation
Allan M. Siegel represented the client. The case settled at mediation for $475,000.
Case Result Summary
| Settlement | $475,000 |
| Case type | Pedestrian / truck collision |
| Attorney | Allan M. Siegel |
| Injuries | Fractures to arm, shoulder, spine and ribs |
| Liability obstacle | Police concluded client crossed against light |
| CSCS work | Located previously unidentified witnesses supporting client |
| Resolution | Mediation |
