Case Summary
Partner Mark Giannamore and Associate Attorney Kayvan Vaziri obtained a $5,000,000 settlement on behalf of a client who suffered severe eye and spinal injuries in a freeway collision on the I-10 West near Baldwin Park, California. The crash occurred when a commercial vehicle traveling alongside the client’s vehicle lost control and veered into our client’s lane, causing a violent side-impact collision. The force of the impact resulted in significant trauma, including vision loss and orthopedic injuries that required extensive medical treatment and surgical repair. Our legal team at Vaziri Law Group meticulously worked together to prepare a skillful negotiation, achieving a result that reflected the full extent of the client’s physical, emotional, and financial hardships.
Facts of the Case
On February 22, 2023, the client was traveling westbound on Interstate 10 near Baldwin Park, California, when a commercial vehicle in an adjacent lane rear-ended another car and lost control. The commercial vehicle abruptly veered into the client’s lane, leaving no time to avoid impact. Our client’s vehicle collided with the side of the commercial vehicle, sustaining substantial front-end and side damage. The collision occurred in moving freeway traffic and caused immediate physical trauma to the client. Law enforcement determined that the crash resulted from the commercial driver’s unsafe speed and failure to maintain control of the vehicle.
Treatment
Following the collision, the client was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation of head and eye trauma, as well as pain throughout the neck, shoulder, and lower back. Imaging studies confirmed a macular hole and retinal damage to the left eye, along with cervical and lumbar injuries consistent with a high-impact collision. The client underwent comprehensive medical care that included emergency treatment, diagnostic testing, chiropractic therapy, and pain management. Due to the extent of the ocular injuries, the client required multiple surgical procedures, including a pars plana vitrectomy with membrane peeling and silicone oil placement, followed by a subsequent surgery for oil removal and cataract extraction. Our client remained under the care of ophthalmologists and spine specialists for ongoing management of vision loss and musculoskeletal pain. Extensive follow-up visits and rehabilitative care were required to address continuing symptoms and functional limitations.
Legal Strategy
Vaziri Law Group conducted an extensive investigation to establish liability against the commercial driver and the corporate entity responsible for his operation. The legal team secured evidence confirming that the collision occurred after the defendant rear-ended another vehicle and lost control, directly causing the impact with the client’s injuries, including the loss of vision and orthopedic trauma, using medical records, imaging, and expert evaluations. Despite encountering challenges to the causation and nature of the eye injury, Vaziri Law Group presented compelling medical evidence linking the client’s condition to the crash. The team also quantified substantial economic losses resulting from prolonged disability and extended medical treatment. By strategically leveraging the evidence and maintaining firm negotiation pressure, the case was resolved for nearly $5,000,000, reflecting the true impact of the collision and our client’s enduring hardships.
Pursuing Justice
This result reflects Vaziri Law Group’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that those harmed by preventable negligence receive the justice and support they deserve. Throughout the process, the firm remained steadfast in protecting the client’s rights and securing accountability from the responsible parties. The settlement provides the client with vital resources to manage ongoing medical needs, address lasting vision loss, and rebuild quality of life after an event that profoundly altered his daily functioning and independence. Beyond the outcome, this case exemplifies the firm’s core mission: to combine skilled advocacy with compassion and integrity in every stage of representation, ensuring that every client’s recovery is pursued with purpose and respect.
