Motorcyclist who lost leg when his Harley-Davidson flipped in the air as firetruck hit him wins staggering $28m payout
- Posted on August 23, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
A severe motorcycle accident in East Hollywood resulted in a landmark legal settlement when Robert Danbom's Harley-Davidson collided with an emergency firetruck at an intersection. The catastrophic impact led to the amputation of his leg and resulted in one of the largest personal injury verdicts in California history. This case highlights critical issues surrounding emergency vehicle safety protocols and pedestrian protection in urban traffic scenarios.
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Motorcyclist who lost leg when his Harley-Davidson flipped in the air as firetruck hit him wins staggering $28m payout
Robert Danbom won $28 million after he was crushed by a firetruck while headed through an intersection in East Hollywood on September 2, 2021.
