Man Awarded $6.5 Million in Pothole Injury Settlement

San Diego, CA - Earlier this month, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to settle a lawsuit brought up by an injured cyclist who was then awarded $6.5 million. The injured party crashed his bike in Sherman Oaks two years ago and suffered several broken bones after striking a pothole. It was the second such settlement this year, following an earlier settlement which the council awarded $4.5 million to the family of a man who was killed after falling from his bike when he hit uneven pavement.

Brett Geruntino of Acclaim Law Group explains that such settlements in nearby Los Angeles show the importance of contacting a personal injury attorney in San Diego if one is injured in a biking accident on city maintained property. He recently discussed his views on the Sherman Oaks settlement in a blog post at acclaimlaw.com.

In his post, Mr. Geruntino further explains that many people are unaware of their ability to hold the city accountable for injuries that are suffered due to improperly maintained sidewalks or streets. He claims the purpose of his blog is to educate his clients and readers as to what their potential settlements could be.

Brett Geruntino, Esq. is an experienced personal injury and car accident lawyer in San Diego who helps his clients get the settlement they deserve. Those who have been injured in a car accident, motorcycle accident, bicycle accident, or as a pedestrian, can let Mr. Geruntino put his experience and expertise to work for them.

ABOUT ACCLAIM LAW GROUP

Acclaim Law Group understands that injuries to an individual or his or her loved ones can have an enormous impact on their life. As such, They place great emphasis on meeting each client’s individual needs and concerns. Brett Geruntino, Esq. has been in San Diego since he started attending California Western School of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate. He is a member of the International Law Journal and Law Review and specializes in personal injury cases.