Below are examples of recent settlements and verdicts we have achieved for our clients injured in California accidents.
GJEL Accident Attorneys has handled all types of serious injury and wrongful death cases including car accident claims, rear-end collisions, DUI accidents, and hit-and-runs, earning millions for personal injury and wrongful death clients from defendants and insurance companies. Car accident victims may be entitled to various types of compensation, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
We have obtained some of the largest car wreck injury settlements in California for our clients.
You will find a small sample of our car accident settlement examples below.
$100,000AUTO VS. AUTO ACCIDENT IN UNINCORPORATED CONTRA COSTA COUNTYView Case
$420,000WOMAN IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY TRUCK VS. AUTO ACCIDENTView Case
$100,000AUTO ACCIDENT IN ALBANY, CALIFORNIAView Case
$100,000SERIOUS CAR ACCIDENT IN STOCKTONView Case
$100,000DRIVER IN UNINCORPORATED ALAMEDA COUNTY CAR ACCIDENTView Case
$200,000AUTO VS. MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT IN UNINCORPORATED NAPA COUNTY, CALIFORNView Case
$2,250,000UNSAFE DRIVER CAUSES DEATHView Case
$275,000THREE-CAR COLLISION IN FREMONT, CALIFORNIAView Case
$1,250,000SCOOTER VS. CAR CALIFORNIA AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTView Case
$1,350,000UNINCORPORATED SANTA CLARA COUNTY AUTO VS. MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTView Case
$875,000YOUNG MAN INJURED WHILE A PASSENGER IN FRIEND’S VEHICLEView Case
$300000$300,000 SETTLEMENT FOR CAR ACCIDENT IN OAKLANDView Case
$195,000CAR VS. MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENTView Case
$195,000$195,000 RECOVERED FOR A TWO-VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIAView Case
$112,500$112,500 FOR AUTO VS BICYCLE ACCIDENT SETTLEMENT IN BRENTWOODView Case
$100,000CAR VS. MOTORIZED SCOOTER ACCIDENT CRASH SETTLEMENTView Case
$830,000MOTORCYCLIST SPLITTING LANES IN UNINCORPORATED ALAMEDA COUNTYView Case
$830,000MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIAView Case
$100,000AUTO VERSUS BICYCLE COLLISION IN UNION CITY, CALIFORNIAView Case
$100,000AUTO VERSUS PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT IN UNINCORPORATED SAN DIEGO COUNTYView Case
$737,500CAR VS BICYCLE ACCIDENT AT CONTRA COSTA SETTLEMENTView Case
$100,000BICYCLE ACCIDENT VS. AUTO COLLISION SETTLEMENTView Case
$100,000MAN RUN OVER IN HIS DRIVEWAY BY FRIEND’S VEHICLEView Case
$100,000TWO VEHICLE REAR-END COLLISION SETTLEMENTView Case
$100,000BICYCLE VERSUS AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT AMOUNTView Case
$212,500MOTOR VEHICLE VERSUS BICYCLE ACCIDENT INJURIESView Case
$250,000MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT IN PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIAView Case
$300,000WHEELCHAIR BOUND PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY SUVView Case
$175,000AUTO VERSUS PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTView Case
$225,000WOMAN IN CROSSWALK STRUCK BY INATTENTIVE DRIVERView Case
$250,000LIVERMORE, CA AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTView Case
$100,000AUTOMOBILE VERSUS PEDESTRIAN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTView Case
$100,000AUTO VERSUS AUTO CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ACCIDENTView Case
$125,000BICYCLIST STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILEView Case
$250,000MOTORCYCLE AND CAR COLLISION IN MARIN COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIAView Case
$125,000PASSENGER INJURED IN FREMONT, CALIFORNIA ACCIDENTView Case
$195,000AUTOMOBILE VERSUS MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTView Case
$250,000$225,000 SETTLEMENT FOR AUTO VS MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTView Case
$500,000$500,000 RECOVERY FOR AUTOMOBILE VS. BICYCLE ACCIDENTView Case
$100,000FOUR CAR COLLISION IN THE CITY OF PITTSBURG, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIAView Case
$425,000TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND SPINAL CORD INJURY SETTLEMENTView Case
$337,000REAR-END CAR ACCIDENT SETTLEMENTView Case
$350,000CAR ACCIDENT WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SETTLEMENTView Case
$420,000VEHICLE PILE UP WRONGFUL DEATH SETTLEMENTView Case
$375,000CAR ACCIDENT SETTLEMENT FOR PASSENGER AFTER DRIVER LOSES CONTROL DURING HIGH-SPEED TURNING MOVEMENTView Case
$$CONFIDENTIALHUSBAND AND WIFE AWARDED INSURANCE POLICY LIMITSView Case
$100,000CAR ACCIDENT SETTLEMENT FOR PASSENGER INJURED IN INTERSECTION COLLISIONView Case
$827,000CLOSED HEAD INJURY SETTLEMENT View Case
$425,000GRASS VALLEY CAR ACCIDENT SETTLEMENT View Case
$365,000CAR ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS INJURY SETTLEMENTView Case
$515,000SEVERE BACK INJURY SETTLEMENTView Case
$700,000MARIN COUNTY MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT SETTLEMENT [$200,000]View Case
$CONFIDENTIALUNSAFE LANE CHANGE ACCIDENTView Case
$MillionsFORD EXPLORER ROLLOVER SETTLEMENTView Case
$100,000COMPENSATION FOR POST-CONCUSSION SYNDROME AFTER CAR ACCIDENTView Case
$250,000CALTRANS ACCIDENTView Case
$1.25 MillionCOMPENSATION FOR PEDESTRIAN HIT BY CARView Case
$200KHONDA CAR ACCIDENT INJURY: $200K SETTLEMENTView Case
$MillionsWRONGFUL DEATH SETTLEMENT AMOUNT: MILLIONS RECOVEREDView Case
$11.7 Million$11.7 MILLION IN TRAFFIC WRONGFUL DEATH CASEView Case
$100,000WOMAN IN A RURAL CALIFORNIA CAR ACCIDENT SETTLEMENTView Case
$100,000MAN INJURED IN A REAR-END CAR ACCIDENTView Case
$250,000HIT AND RUN CAR ACCIDENT SETTLEMENTView Case
$1.5 millionSEVERE BACK INJURIES IN CAR ACCIDENTView Case
$275,000PROFESSOR INJURED IN FREEWAY CAR ACCIDENTView Case
$290,000STUDENT WHO SUFFERED HEAD INJURY IN CAR ACCIDENTView Case
$250,000WOMAN WHO SUFFERED SERIOUS ANKLE INJURY AFTER CAR ACCIDENTView Case
$575,000DRIVER INJURED IN REAR END CAR ACCIDENTView Case
$100,000CLIENT INJURED IN CAR ACCIDENTView Case
$100,000INJURED PASSENGER IN A CAR ACCIDENTView Case
$350,000PASSENGER INJURED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION IN EL DORADO COUNTYView Case
$205,000VICTIM OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY REAR-END ACCIDENTView Case
$200,000REAR-END ACCIDENT & INJURY CASE INVOLVING CLASSIC CAR SETTLEMENTView Case
$400,000MAN INJURED IN CAR VS. MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTView Case
$1.75 millionCAR VS. MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT IN LIVERMOREView Case
$250,000ELDERLY PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY DELIVERY VANView Case
$130,000HEAD INJURY RESULTING FROM AUTO ACCIDENTView Case
$150,000PASSENGER INJURED IN CAR ACCIDENTView Case
$200,000MOTORCYCLE VS. CAR ACCIDENT IN NAPA COUNTYView Case
$200,000ELDERLY OAKLAND CAR ACCIDENT VICTIMView Case
$225,000BROKEN ARM FOR CAR ACCIDENT VICTIMView Case
$235,000ELDERLY COUPLE INJURED IN OAKLAND CAR ACCIDENTView Case
$250,000INJURY FROM A MODERATE-IMPACT CAR ACCIDENTView Case
$265,000ELDERLY MAN INJURED IN PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTView Case
$285,000GOLDEN GATE PARK PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTView Case
$325,000ELDERLY WOMAN INJURED IN MEDICAL TRANSPORT VANView Case
$338,000PASSENGER IN YOUTH GROUP VAN ACCIDENTView Case
$417,500CAR ACCIDENT ON I-80 IN BERKELEYView Case
$575,000ELDERLY WOMAN INJURED IN SAN FRANCISCO ACCIDENTView Case
$690,000HIGH-SPEED AUTO ACCIDENT IN BERKELEYView Case
$700,000MARIN COUNTY MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTView Case
$1 millionPASSENGER INJURED IN BIG RIG ACCIDENTView Case
$1.1 million$1.1 MILLION AUTO ACCIDENT SETTLEMENTView Case
$1.75 millionCAR ACCIDENT ON INTERSTATE 80View Case
$1.5 millionCAR ACCIDENT WITH INTERNAL INJURIESView Case
For more examples, see all our case results.
EXAMPLES OF CAR ACCIDENT SETTLEMENT AMOUNT
2021 in San Jose
Settled for 1.1 Million Dollars due to severe injuries sustained
2022 in San Francisco
Settled for $500,000
2020 in Sacramento
Car accident settled for $900,000
2021 in Gilroy
Auto Crash settled for $100,000 policy limit
2020 in Oakland
Settled for $500,000 out of court
The average car accident settlement in California can vary significantly based on factors such as the severity of injuries sustained, property damages, lost wages, and the type of vehicles involved. Specific case details, including catastrophic injuries, hit-and-run incidents, and the nature and severity of different types of injuries, also play a crucial role in determining the settlement amount.
HOW MUCH TO EXPECT FROM CAR ACCIDENT SETTLEMENT IN CALIFORNIA?
If you’re wondering how much you can expect from a car accident settlement in California, it depends on the factors of your car accident case.
It is difficult to estimate the exact amount of money that can be recovered from a car accident claim in California, as each case is unique and depends on various factors. These factors may include the severity of the injuries, the amount of medical expenses and lost wages, the extent of property damage, and the at-fault party’s insurance coverage.
Additionally, the skill and experience of the personal injury attorney handling the case can also affect the outcome of the lawsuit. However, it is important to note that California law allows for recovery of both economic and non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Car accident victims must seek compensation for their damages, including medical expenses and lost income, to ensure they are not left with financial burdens.
To determine the potential value of your car accident lawsuit, it is recommended to consult with a qualified and experienced personal injury attorney who can evaluate your case and provide you with an estimate of the damages that you may be able to recover.
GJEL Accident Attorneys has a proven track record of achieving substantial settlements and verdicts for clients injured in California auto accident lawsuits. With our expertise, we have successfully secured fair compensation for victims, ensuring justice is served.
HOW MUCH ARE MOST CAR ACCIDENT SETTLEMENTS?
The value of car accident settlements varies widely depending on multiple factors, but typical settlements for less severe accidents often range from $10,000 to $25,000, while more serious accidents frequently result in settlements between $50,000 and $250,000. The most severe cases involving catastrophic injuries, permanent disability, or wrongful death can exceed $1 million.
Key factors that influence settlement amounts include the severity of injuries, long-term medical prognosis, lost wages and earning capacity, property damage, quality of evidence documenting fault, insurance policy limits, and the jurisdiction where the accident occurred. Medical expenses often form the foundation of settlement calculations, with additional compensation added for pain and suffering (typically calculated as a multiple of medical costs), lost income, and other damages.
However, it’s crucial to understand that each case is unique – two accidents with seemingly similar circumstances can result in vastly different settlements based on factors like pre-existing conditions, the victim’s age and occupation, and the skill of the legal representation involved. Insurance policy limits often act as a practical ceiling on settlement amounts, unless the at-fault party has significant personal assets or multiple parties share liability.
HOW MUCH DO ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS CHARGE IN CALIFORNIA?
Most accident attorneys, including those at GJEL Accident Attorneys, operate on what’s called a contingency fee basis. This means clients don’t pay any upfront costs or hourly rates – instead, the attorney’s payment is “contingent” upon winning the case. In California, the standard contingency fee percentage typically ranges from 33% to 40% of the final settlement or verdict amount.
To break this down further, if your case settles for $100,000, and you have a 33% contingency fee agreement, your attorney would receive $33,000, while you would receive $67,000 (minus any case-related expenses). The specific percentage often depends on several factors, including when the case settles – cases that settle before filing a lawsuit might have a lower percentage than those that go to trial, as they require less work from the attorney.
It’s important to understand that reputable firms like GJEL also advance all case-related costs during your case, including filing fees, expert witness fees, medical record costs, and investigation expenses. These costs are typically reimbursed from the settlement amount before the contingency fee is calculated. Your attorney should provide a clear fee agreement at the beginning of your case that outlines all these details.
The contingency fee structure makes legal representation accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation, as you don’t need to pay anything unless your case is successful. This arrangement also motivates attorneys to maximize your recovery since their compensation is directly tied to your settlement amount. During your free initial consultation, your attorney should explain their fee structure in detail and answer any questions you might have about costs and expenses.
Remember that California law requires contingency fee agreements to be in writing and signed by both the client and the attorney. This protects both parties and ensures complete transparency about how fees will be handled throughout your case. If you’re considering hiring an accident attorney, don’t hesitate to ask detailed questions about their fee structure during your consultation – any reputable attorney will be happy to explain their fees clearly and thoroughly.
Don’t Settle for Guesswork: Understand Your California Car Accident Settlement Potential
Car accidents don’t come with price tags. While those online calculators might spit out a number, the real value of your settlement depends on way more than just the type of crash. The average settlement for different types of car accidents can vary widely, from minor fender benders to serious collisions requiring hospitalization. Let’s break down what drives those numbers and why talking to an attorney is the smartest move after your accident.
Car accident settlements are influenced by various factors, including insurance, medical expenses, lost wages, and the severity of the accident.
Rear End Accident: Typical Range: $10,000 – $50,000
But remember: Whiplash injuries can linger, driving up medical costs and pushing a “minor” fender bender into higher settlement territory.
T-Bone Accident: Typical Range: $20,000 – $100,000
But remember: Side-impact crashes often have complex questions of fault. An attorney helps you build a stronger case for maximizing your payout.
Serious Car Accident Requiring Hospitalization: Typical range $20,000 – $1,000,000 +
California settlements aren’t set in stone. Insurance companies start with minimal offers.
Factors like lost income, the extent of your injuries, and long-term treatment needs are what push you towards the higher end of those ranges.
Ready to stop guessing and understand what you’re truly owed? Schedule your free consultation and let’s build a case to match the full impact of your accident.