Berkeley – Jogger v. Car Driver

Berkeley – Jogger v. Car Driver

Jogger v. Car Driver

Client was jogging across the street in a marked cross walk when she was struck by a car operated by a negligent driver. Client sustained a shoulder injury that required surgery. Geico, which insured the car driver at the time of the incident, offered client $70,000 to settle her claim pre-litigation. Heinrich Law, PC recommended to the client that she reject the offer and proceed with the filing of a lawsuit. The client agreed. Shortly after a lawsuit was filed, Geico asked the parties to attend an early mediation. The case then settled at mediation for $150,000.