Verdicts and Settlements

Wrongful Death

Description: Client’s father was killed, while riding a motorcycle, by a pizza delivery driver making a left turn in his path. $1,500,000 was recovered from the pizza franchise and $15,000 (minimum policy) was recovered from the driver.

Outcome: $1,515,000

Motorcycle Accident

Description: Client was a motorcycle rider who was side-swiped by an inattentive driver. Client incurred significant injuries and ultimately had spinal surgery. The case resolved after extensive and lengthy litigation.

Outcome: $1,250,000

Bus Accident

Description: Client was a passenger in a car that was rear-ended by a bus. Client incurred significant injuries and ultimately had neck surgery. The case resolved after extensive and lengthy litigation.

Outcome: $1,150,000

Premises Liability

Description: Client was injured due to dangerous conditions at her apartment building, causing her to fall and suffer serious injuries. Numerous expert witnesses were able to corroborate the client’s serious injuries as well as the basis for the landowner’s liability. The matter settled at mediation after extensive litigation.

Outcome: $900,000

Premises Liability/Retailer Negligence

Description: Client sustained serious injuries resulting in spinal surgery after slipping and falling at a 99 Cents Store. The evidence revealed that store inspections were not made in a timely manner prior to the fall and video of the incident was not preserved by the Defendant. The matter was tried to a jury which reached a verdict.

Outcome: $868,612.31

Auto Accident/Car Accident

Description: Client was a passenger in a car that was rear ended resulting in serious injuries. The insurance company for the at fault driver denied the extent of the injuries resulting in lengthy litigation. Ultimately trial began in the case and settlement was reached in court.

Outcome: $360,000

Auto Accident/Car Accident

Description: Client was driving when side-swiped by another driver on the freeway resulting in serious injuries necessitating spinal surgery. The  at fault insurance company tendered the policy limits but the underinsured carrier denied the extent of injuries and damages. The underinsured bodily injury claim resolved after litigation.

Outcome: $335,000

Auto Accident/Truck Accident

Description: Client was driving her car when a big rig truck merged into her lane, resulting in serious injuries. The matter settled at mediation after extensive litigation.

Outcome: $275,000

Auto Accident/Car Accident

Description: Client was a passenger in his car that was struck by another vehicle on the freeway, causing his car to roll over.  The matter resolved for the third party and the underinsured policy limits.

Outcome: $255,000

Auto Accident/Car Accident

Description: Client was driving with her children in the car when t-boned by an inattentive driver who did not have the right away. The client sustained serious injuries and was recommended spinal surgery. Initially the at fault insurance did not want to accept full responsibility. The claim resolved for the policy limits.

Outcome: $250,000

Auto Accident/Caltrans Accident

Description: Client was injured when a Caltrans truck changed into his lane, causing serious injuries which resulted in spinal surgery. The case settled after lengthy litigation.

Outcome: $250,000

Lyft Accident

Description: Client sustained serious injuries in an accident caused by a Lyft driver. The case resolved for multiples times over the initial offer after a lawsuit was filed.

Outcome: $250,000

Uber Accident

Description: Client was injured while a passenger in an Uber vehicle. The accident was caused by the Uber driver’s negligence.

Outcome: $190,000

Premises Liability/Inadequate Security

Description: Client was stabbed outside of a restaurant. The restaurant was required to have security but failed to hire any. Numerous expert witnesses were able to corroborate the client’s serious injuries as well as the basis for the landowner’s liability.

Outcome: $187,500

Premises Liability/Retailer Negligence

Description: Client was injured when an employee at a major retailer accidentally knocked a shelf onto the client’s leg, causing her to fall and suffer injuries. The case was settled shortly before trial after extensive litigation.

Outcome: $134,500

Bus Injury/Misconduct by Bus Driver

Description: Client was attacked by an MTA bus driver resulting in torn knee ligaments and a broken nose. The MTA argued that the client was responsible for the incident.

Outcome: $115,000

Pedestrian Accident

Description: The client was a pedestrian crossing an intersection when she was struck by a car driven by an elderly gentleman.

Outcome: $100,000