A 25-year-old utility worker suffered life-altering injuries after being struck by a car while crossing at the intersection of Arguello Boulevard and Turk Street, just north of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The accident occurred when the driver made a left turn through the crosswalk, hitting the pedestrian and throwing him onto the hood of the car before he landed on the street.

The pedestrian sustained a fractured jaw, a fractured skull, and a traumatic brain injury (TBI). He spent several days in the hospital, where doctors stabilized him and identified an air pocket in his brain through CT scans. Following his release, he experienced persistent headaches, memory loss, dizziness, and difficulty with daily activities. His injuries also caused temporary hearing loss, which fortunately returned after the swelling subsided.

The accident left the young man unable to work and burdened with mounting medical bills totaling approximately $72,000. The motorist carried $250,000 in liability insurance—substantially higher than California’s minimum requirement of $15,000—but still insufficient to fully compensate for the man’s injuries, medical expenses, and pain and suffering.

Despite challenges, the case reached a successful conclusion with the full $250,000 policy limit being recovered. Negotiations also significantly reduced the medical bills, allowing the pedestrian to keep nearly $100,000 from the settlement. The funds provided financial relief and a foundation for him to focus on recovery and rebuilding his life.

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