$300,000 Settlement for Scooter Rider Injured in Sacramento

Ali Hosseini, Kristopher Peerali, and Serena Peerali obtained a $300,000 settlement for a Sacramento resident who suffered serious injuries after encountering a dangerous condition on a city sidewalk.

The incident occurred in 2022 while the plaintiff was riding an electric scooter. As she traveled along the sidewalk, her scooter struck a significant rise in the pavement caused by overgrown tree roots. The impact threw her from the scooter, resulting in severe shoulder fractures that required extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation.

Litigating against a government entity presents unique challenges, particularly regarding liability. The City argued that the plaintiff was at fault for riding her scooter on the sidewalk, claiming her own actions were the primary cause of the fall. To overcome this defense, the Peerali Law team engaged in nearly three years of intensive litigation.

Through persistent depositions and a thorough discovery process, our attorneys uncovered evidence demonstrating that the City had failed in its duty to maintain safe public walkways. By meticulously documenting the City’s knowledge of the hazard and its failure to remediate the root-damaged concrete, Peerali Law proved that the dangerous condition was a breach of public safety standards.

Facing the weight of the evidence uncovered during the litigation process, the defendant ultimately determined that a settlement was their best course of action. This $300,000 resolution ensures our client is compensated for the pain and physical limitations caused by the City’s negligence.