Los Angeles, CA personal injury attorney Narbeh Shirvanian shares the story of a memorable pedestrian accident case he handled. One of the most memorable cases for the individual involves not the routine catastrophic wrongful death cases where millions are secured for families who have lost loved ones, although those are handled routinely. As a husband and father of three children, the tragedy of such cases is personally devastating. However, a particularly poignant case involved a pedestrian, a schoolboy in Riverside County, who was hit by a car at night.

The minor involved in the case came from challenging circumstances, with numerous difficulties in his life. When the speaker first met him, the child was in a juvenile facility. The situation became more complex as the father was in jail, unresponsive, and uncooperative. Due to the minor’s status, legal processes required a guardian ad litem to be the voice of the case. The speaker navigated through various challenges, including identifying and meeting the child’s biological parents, one of whom was incarcerated. This involved going to a jail, identifying as the child’s attorney hired by the missing mother, and obtaining necessary signatures.

The case involved a pedestrian hit by a company car in Riverside County, and the defense presented challenging arguments. Despite facing difficulties, the speaker and the legal team pushed the case almost to the brink of trial. In the end, they secured a substantial seven-figure settlement for the minor. The settlement was allocated to a blocked account, ensuring that when the child turns 18, there will be sufficient funds for education through college and graduate school. The successful resolution of this case was emotionally moving for the speaker.