Los Angeles, CA personal injury attorney Thomas Johnston talks about a case he worked on involving a dangerous intersection that played a role in a tragic motorcycle death. He explains that the case that gained us significant recognition was the Gilmet v. City of Los Angeles case. It revolved around an intersection in a particular area of LA where two neighbors found themselves in a challenging situation. One neighbor was attempting to make a left turn to take his grandkids to school, while the other neighbor was riding his motorcycle to work. However, due to cars parked on the side of the road, their visibility was severely compromised, and unfortunately, a collision occurred, resulting in the motorcyclist’s tragic death.

Upon speaking with these neighbors, we discovered that they had been facing this issue for an extended period, and it was a foreseeable accident waiting to happen. To make matters worse, they had informed the city about the problem, but no action was taken. Taking on this case, we firmly believed that neither neighbor was at fault, and the jury shared our perspective. They rendered a comprehensive verdict against the City of Los Angeles, demonstrating the immense power a jury holds when presented with a justifiable case. It reaffirmed that whether the defendant is an individual or an entity as influential as the City of Los Angeles, the justice system provides a level playing field. It was truly rewarding to be part of this case and witness the impact it had.