First Admitted: 2000, California

Professional Webpage: https://www.bikelawla.com/attorney/max-draitser/

Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):

Dangerous condition of public property: Plaintiff was walking in Griffith Park when a tree fell on her. She suffered serious orthopedic and psychological injuries. After nearly two years of litigation, the City settled for $1,750,000., 2022
Plaintiff was struck by a turning car while riding her bike in the crosswalk. Settlement $185,000.00, 2022
A bicyclist was riding uphill with his head down for extra effort. As a result, he rode into the back of a parked truck, which he had not seen. We successfully argued that the truck had violated its own safety rules and that had the rules been followed, Plaintiff would have had ample time to react to the parked truck. Settlement: $100,000., 2022
Products liability: Plaintiff purchased a bicycle at a big-box store. The third time he rode it, the gear system failed, causing him to fall to the ground. Settlement $265,000., 2023
A motorcyclist was struck by a car exiting a driveway. The driver disputed liability, claiming that her view was obstructed and that Plaintiff could have stopped in time to avoid the collision. After nearly four years of litigation, the matter settled for $150,000., 2024
A bicyclist was riding in Beverly Hills in the bike lane when - despite passing him just moments before - a car turned right into him, causing him to crash and suffer injuries. Policy limit settlement: $250,000., 2024
A bicyclist was riding in a residential neighborhood when she struck a hose laid in the roadway by a nearby construction crew, causing her to crash and fall to the ground. There were no warning cones or traffic mitigation devices. Settlement of $375,000.00, 2023
A bicyclist was riding on PCH in Malibu when a car turned right in front of him despite passing him just moments before, resulting in a crash with serious injuries. Settlement of $315,000.00, 2023
Dangerous condition of public property/premises liability: Plaintiff tripped on a damaged sidewalk. An action was brought against the City and the adjacent property owner, who had contributed to the condition of the sidewalk during construction on the home. After three years of litigation, the matter resolved for the homeowner's policy limits as well as a contribution from the City: total recovery was $790,000., 2023
Fall in grocery store: $140,000.00, 2018
Auto collison with hip injury: total recovery $185,000., 2017
Fall in store: $127,500, 2016
Fall on sidewalk: $125,000, 2016
Auto v Auto $150,000, 2016
Auto v motorcycle: $100,000, 2016
Passenger on bus falls: $187,500, 2015
Trial cocounsel Auto v Bicycle, 2015
Fall on premises: $135,000, 2015
Trial cocounsel wrongful death auto collision, 2014
Premises Liability Wrongful Death: $950,000.00, 2013

Honors/Awards:

Bicycling merit badge as a Boy Scout
Superlawyers - Rising Star, 2013
AmJur Award for Trial Advocacy, 2000

Industry Groups:

Bicycling
Biking
Cycling

Max Draitser