Attorney Alan Fassonaki and the team at Fassonaki Law Firm, P.C. secured a $35,000 total recovery for a client injured in a California stop sign accident after another driver failed to stop and yield the right-of-way, causing a serious motor vehicle collision.

If you are searching for a California car accident lawyer, this case demonstrates how liability and insurance coverage issues can be successfully resolved.

Facts of the Case

Our client was traveling lawfully when another driver suddenly entered the roadway from a side street and failed to yield at a stop sign, directly causing the collision. Immediately following the crash, our client experienced:
•    Headaches
•    Dizziness and vertigo
•    Nausea
•    Chest tightness and shortness of breath
•    Heart palpitations 

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Legal Strategy: Proving Fault in a California Stop Sign Accident

Liability in this failure-to-yield accident was clear under California law.
Under California Vehicle Code § 22450(a), drivers must come to a complete stop at a posted stop sign. Under California Vehicle Code § 21802(a), drivers must yield the right-of-way to vehicles that present an immediate hazard and continue yielding until it is reasonably safe to proceed.
The other driver violated both statutes. By emphasizing these statutory violations, we established negligence and demonstrated that our client had the legal right-of-way.

If you want to understand more about how fault is determined in similar crashes, see our guide on who is at fault in a rear-end accident in California and other right-of-way cases.

Insurance Coverage Strategy: Third-Party and Uninsured Motorist Claims

Our team pursued compensation through:
•    The at-fault driver's liability policy
•    Our client's Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage
Uninsured motorist coverage is critical in California because it protects drivers when the available insurance is insufficient or coverage issues arise. Learn more about how an uninsured motorist claim in California works and when it applies.
By strategically leveraging both policies, we maximized the total recovery available.

Settlement Terms

The case resolved with a combined recovery of:
•    $25,000 third-party policy limits settlement
•    $10,000 Uninsured Motorist (UM) settlement
Total Recovery: $35,000
This settlement compensated our client for bodily injuries, pain and suffering, and accident-related damages resulting from the stop sign violation.

Results That Matter: California Stop Sign and Failure-to-Yield Accident Lawyers

Stop sign accidents and failure-to-yield crashes can cause serious injuries and long-term disruption. Establishing fault under California traffic law and identifying all available insurance coverage is essential to maximizing compensation.
If you were injured in a California stop sign accident or any failure-to-yield collision, contact Fassonaki Law Firm, P.C. for a free consultation to discuss your rights.

Disclaimer: Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case depends on its specific facts and available insurance coverage.