A five-vehicle collision on Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton left a driver with serious injuries, two surgeries, and a prolonged recovery. Andy Gillin represented him for GJEL Accident Attorneys. The claim settled for $100,000.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its own facts.
The Santa Rita Road collision
The crash occurred in May 2025. The firm’s case summary describes an impaired driver traveling southbound at high speed, losing control, and striking the rear of the client’s vehicle. The impact began a chain reaction involving five vehicles.
The California Highway Patrol investigated and prepared a traffic collision report, which was provided to GJEL during the case.
Hospital care and rehabilitation
The client sustained a fractured back, internal bleeding, a collapsed lung, fractured ribs, and shock. He received emergency trauma care, spent 11 days in the hospital, and underwent two surgeries.
After hospitalization, he continued his recovery at a skilled nursing facility. The firm’s summary records ongoing chronic pain and limited mobility after treatment and rehabilitation.
Litigation and settlement
GJEL filed a lawsuit while pursuing the claim. Andy Gillin handled the case, which resolved for $100,000 approximately 15 months after intake, according to the firm’s summary.
The settlement brought the legal claim to a conclusion while the client continued to manage lasting physical limitations. It does not establish the value of another person’s injuries or claim.
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