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Insurance Bad Faith Results in $145M+ Verdict
There are many safeguards in place across all industries to ensure that workers are kept safe. Occasionally, injuries still occur, and in those cases worker’s compensation plans usually come in to help. Unfortunately, they don’t always have the best interests…
$76M+ Verdict in Grocery Store Premises Liability Case
Maintenance is a necessity for any appliance, and grocery stores have giant refrigerator and freezer units that require regular maintenance. In February of 2022, a Kroger Grocery store near Detroit, MI was in the process of transitioning its refrigerant from…
$315K Offer to $4M Verdict in Auto Collision Case
Driving requires a knowledge of basic traffic laws – when to stop, when to go, right of way, etc. The expectation is that anyone with a license knows and abides by these laws. Alex Ledbetter’s client found that this is…
Highway Collision Results in $1M Settlement
A tractor-trailer should never stop on the shoulder of a major highway. Doing so poses a grave danger to the motoring public. In the trucking industry, these semi-trucks are referred to as sitting ducks. If a semi-truck does stop on…
$4 Million Settlement in Head-on Collision 10x Higher than Best Offer
Heading home after work, looking forward to some R&R, a young woman was driving on a two-lane road that curved significantly to the left. As she traveled along this section of road, a driver in a work vehicle crossed over…
Hit-and-Run Collision Results in Strong Six-figure Settlement for Triathlete
Triathlons take an incredible amount of training and discipline, and athletes are frequently on the roads as they complete both their run and bike workouts. Carlsbad is a huge scene for triathletes, and they are a very common sight on…
How to Get Your Demonstratives Admitted as Evidence
One of the biggest mistakes I have seen during my years as a trial lawyer is attorneys who do not understand the rules of evidence. Understanding your state’s rules of evidence or the federal rules of evidence is critical leading…
Mistrial Turns into $13.7M Verdict with New Jury Despite Plaintiff History of Drug Use
It is assumed, when using a crosswalk to cross a street, that traffic will obey the pedestrian right-of-way laws and stop. Matthew Clendenin’s client apparently assumed the same while walking his dog in Chula Vista, CA, but was mowed down…
$4.2M Settlement in Auto Collision Case Despite Low Medical Bills
Everyone needs to give the road their full attention when driving, and when an individual is driving a company vehicle, it’s not just their own liability on the line, but that of their employer as well. Companies often have higher…
Pedestrian Collision Case Goes from $15K Offer to $3.35M Verdict
A fundamental safety rule learned by all drivers is to always be aware of your surroundings. This includes being on the lookout for pedestrians at all times, but especially in crosswalks when they have the right of way with a…
Insurance Bad Faith Case Settles for Over 10X More than Prior Offer
It is the law to have auto insurance although those coverages vary greatly. When a crash occurs and you are not at fault, you expect your insurance company to have your back and ensure you are made whole. In the…
Highway Collision Case Settles for $450K
An entry point onto a highway is a place where a driver should always be extra-attentive…vehicles traveling on the highway are going very fast, so ensuring plenty of space to cross or merge is imperative. For Michael Chaloupka’s client, he…