Verdicts & Settlements

Amputation

5.5 million for a landscaper who was struck by a vehicle and suffered a above the knee amputation of his right leg, a femur fracture to his left leg and numerous other injuries.

Wrongful Death

$2.95 million dollar verdict obtained in the wrongful death of a small child struck by a truck.

Wrongful Death

$2 million dollar settlement for the wrongful death of a teenager caused by the employment of an improper restraint hold by a nursing staffer at a psychiatric care facility.

Bus Accident-Severe Leg injury

$1.39 million dollar settlement at mediation for a degloving injury to a woman's left leg caused when she was struck by a bus that did not allow her adequate time to clear after she was dropped off.

Motorcycle Accident-Fractured Femur/Internal Injuries

$1.25 million dollar policy limits settlement for a 21 yr. old student who suffered a femur fracture, a pneumothorax, a right radius and ulna fracture, broken fingers and lacerations to his liver, pancreas and stomach when he was struck by a vehicle on a back country road.

Femur Fracture/Closed Head Injury

$883,757 verdict in a contested liability case for a pedestrian who was struck by a truck and suffered serious injuries when crossing a street.

Auto Accident-Femur Fracture

$850,000 settlement for a 38 year old man who fractured his femur when his vehicle was hit head on by another vehicle. The settlement utilized a structured settlement annuity that resulted in a lifetime income for the injured man that could result in a $4.5 million total payout.

Business Injury

$675,000 trial verdict against a real estate developer who defrauded an elderly widow by grossly misrepresenting the value of 2nd trust deeds he used as collateral to obtain a loan. The jury awarded $300,000 in punitive damages in addition to our clients actual monetary damages.

Construction site accident-Back and Hip injuries

$500,000 settlement for a 48 year old fork lift operator who fell from an elevated construction surface and injured his back requiring a lumbar fusion surgery at L3-4.

Truck vs. Auto Accident-Neck and Shoulder injury

$500,000 policy limits settlement for a 52 year old truck driver who was involved in a head on collision and required a cervical disc surgery at C5-7 and arthroscopic surgery to his left shoulder.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (RSD)

$416,670 trial verdict for a man who suffered a bilateral inguinal injury and as a consequence of that initial injury he developed a debilitating condition known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

Neck Injury

$375,000 trial verdict for a retail clerk who suffered back and neck injuries, including a cervical fusion. The Defendants denied liability throughout the case and claimed that our client's injuries were pre-existing.

Premises Liability/Stairs/Closed Head Injury

$375,000 settlement with two Defendants at Mediation for a 32 year old saleswoman who suffered a closed head injury when she fell down a poorly maintained stairwell with no guardrail and an inadequate landing area.

Products Liability-Neck Injury

$345,000 settlement for a man injured when the seat in the vehicle he was driving in collapsed, resulting in two back surgeries and substantial earnings loss.

Bus Accident-Internal Injuries

$325,000 settlement for a parks and recreation worker who was involved in a severe motor vehicle collision while he was a passenger on a bus. He suffered serious injuries including a collapsed lung, a pulmonary contusion, and a fractured fibula.

Bad Faith Against Insurance Company

$300,000 settlement against an insurance company who denied coverage to a defendant in a personal injury claim brought by an injured child.

Dog Bite-Child

$275,000 settlement at Mediation for a 3 year old child who was knocked down and bitten by a large dog, resulting in facial scarring and mental trauma.

Back and Psychological Injuries

$257,000 trial verdict for a construction laborer who suffered back and psychological injuries after a fall from a scaffold.

Boat Collision

$255,000 settlement for a deckhand who suffered a ruptured achilles tendon and a fractured heel when two boats collided during a sailing regatta and his left leg was caught up in the lifelines of the other boat.

Dog Bite

$250,000 settlement for a 50 year old woman who incurred back injuries and facial scarring after being attacked by a pit bull.

Auto Accident-Eye Injury

$250,000 policy limits settlement for a woman who suffered an eye injury that required surgery after a severe motor vehicle collision.

Auto Accident-Fractured Fibula

$250,000 policy limits settlement for a man who fractured his fibula in a motor vehicle collision.

Motorcycle Accident-Multiple Injuries

$250,000 arbitration award for a 20 year old man who suffered multiple injuries when he was struck by a vehicle and thrown from his motorcycle.

Construction Site-Compression Fractures

$245,000 settlement for a construction worker who fell through an unprotected skylight and suffered thoracic compression fractures.

Premises Liability-Trampoline

$225,000 settlement for a 12 year old boy who broke his leg on a trampoline. The owners removed and/or did not supply necessary safety equipment to the trampoline and allowed multiple unsupervised children to jump at one time despite the fact that they were provided clear warnings that serious injury could result in such circumstances.

Tibia-Fibula Fracture

$225,000 settlement for a delivery driver who suffered a tibia-fibula fracture when a loading dock he was standing on collapsed.

Auto Accident-Back Injury

$210,000 settlement at mediation in a disputed liability case for a man who required back surgery at L5-S1 after being involved in an auto accident.

Loading Dock Injury

$200,000 settlement for a loading dock worker who was injured when an unsecured ramp collapsed, causing him to suffer bulging discs in his back and a knee injury requiring arthroscopic surgery.

Workers' Compensation

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