Beverly Hills-based Dordick Law Corporation secured a $1.325 million settlement in January 2025 for a pedestrian who suffered a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) after being struck by a school bus in Alameda County, California. The result more than doubled the defense’s initial offer and reinforced key legal principles in brain injury litigation.

Case Overview

The pedestrian plaintiff faced significant legal hurdles. The defense disputed both liability and the extent of damages, challenging the link between the incident and the MTBI, citing a delayed diagnosis and alleged pre-existing conditions. These are common tactics in MTBI cases, where symptoms may not appear immediately and can be difficult to document through conventional imaging.

Strategic Legal Approach

Dordick Law Corporation stepped in after failed mediation and implemented a decisive, three-pronged strategy:

• Expert Witness Team: The firm engaged top neurologists and neuropsychologists to est