64-Year-Old Passenger Secures $1M in (Lyft) Passenger v Auto Accident Case

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Dana was a passenger in a Lyft on the 405 Freeway when her car was rear-ended, causing it to collide with the vehicle in front. Jacoby & Meyers, led by Partner Laura Davidson, represented her case and sought $1,000,000 for her injuries and associated physical challenges.

Background of the Case

Dana*, 64, was a passenger in a Lyft vehicle traveling on the 405 Freeway when her car was involved in a rear-end collision, resulting in body injuries and significant changes to her quality of life.

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Impact on the Client

Following the accident, Dana experienced headaches and pain in her neck, shoulders, and hips.

Although her symptoms subsided over time, she continued to have upper body pain. Dana tried conservative treatments to alleviate her discomfort, but without success. As a result, she was recommended for additional medical procedures to address her ongoing physical challenges.

Prior to the accident, Dana was usually in good spirits. However, after the incident, she became a more nervous person overall. Physically, Dana faced difficulties in lifting heavy objects, further limiting her abilities in daily life.

How Jacoby & Meyers Helped

Dana sought legal representation from Jacoby & Meyers to help her secure compensation for her injuries and challenges. Led by Partner Laura Davidson, the firm worked tirelessly to gather evidence, investigate the accident, and demonstrate negligence on the part of the party responsible for the rear-end collision.

Jacoby & Meyers successfully secured a compensation of $1,000,000 for Dana to cover her medical treatments, pain and suffering caused by the accident, and any potential loss of income due to her physical limitations.

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