Blog and Insights from a Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer

Armen Akaragian secured a $1,435,000 jury verdict for motorcyclist Hozelito Duric after he was struck by a driver making an unsafe turn from the wrong lane. Mr. Duric suffered a broken hip and ankle, impacting his mobility and lifestyle. The defense attempted to blame Mr. Duric’s speed and reaction time, but the jury found the driver 100% at fault. With the guidance of an experienced auto accident lawyer, Armen Akaragian, Mr. Duric received the compensation needed to move forward after life-altering injuries. This result was recognized as one of California’s Top 100 Verdicts of 2022.

A Los Angeles jury awarded $654,000 to 71-year-old Gladys Regueiro, who was injured when her Toyota Scion rolled over after a brake failure. Regueiro alleged that the dealership group that sold her the vehicle had improperly reinstalled a brake caliper bolt, leading to the crash. She suffered vertebral and tibial fractures. The defense claimed the dealerships never performed brake work and blamed Regueiro’s fatigue and medical history. The jury found the dealerships liable for the defect and resulting injuries, despite arguments about her prior falls and unrelated conditions.

Thyme Lewis was thrown from his motorcycle after a van driver from an adult day care center made a sharp left turn in front of him. Despite an initial offer of $150,000, Armen Akaragian secured a $1.65 million jury verdict in 2018. After the appeal, the defendant ultimately paid over $2.65 million. Lewis sustained serious injuries after striking the side of the van and landing on its roof. The case was later published by the California Court of Appeals in 2019, highlighting its legal significance. The result reflects Armen Akaragian’s commitment to maximizing compensation for injured motorcyclists.

A Los Angeles jury awarded $247,500 to Sandy Chumpulpackdee, a 62-year-old retiree who developed tinnitus after being broadsided in a crash on 183rd Street in Cerritos. While the defense admitted fault for the collision, they contested the cause of her condition, arguing that hearing tests showed no hair cell damage and pointing to a history of ear infections and occupational noise exposure. Chumpulpackdee maintained that the crash led to permanent ringing in her ear. The jury ultimately sided with her, awarding compensation for pain and suffering tied to her injury.