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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…
Offer of Less Than $100K Becomes $4.7M Verdict in Rear-End Collision Case
Giving the road full attention while driving should be the norm, but more and more there are distracted drivers wreaking havoc on the roads. A red light is a clear indication to stop, but in the case of James Tawney’s…
Colonoscopy Death MedMal Case Results in $24.6M Verdict
Routine procedures are typically just that…until they are not. How the medical professionals respond when routine goes off the rails can literally be the difference between life and death. In this case, the patient was scheduled for a colonoscopy at…
Fall Caused by Abrupt Stop of Escalator Results in 6-figure Settlement
Signs are often present when getting onto an escalator that state, “For passenger use only” or “No strollers or luggage,” but people often ignore them. The reason for this is that these items can pose a danger to the normal…
Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision Settles for $3.3M
A person walking down a sidewalk does not expect to get hit by a vehicle; however, that is just what happened to Bob Byrne’s client in Charlottesville, Virginia. The likeable and sympathetic defendant was driving a pickup truck on the…
Rear-end Collision Results in $6M+ Verdict Despite Prior Injury
The expectation while operating a vehicle is that all drivers will be paying attention and operating their own vehicles in a safe and vigilant manner, staying alert and responding to traffic lights appropriately. For Charles Wisell’s client, his stopped vehicle…
Confidential 8-Figure Settlement in Premises Slip & Fall
Businesses that are open to the public have to be very cognizant of all of their spaces to ensure the safety of their customers. One such customer visited the restroom at a well-known company and, upon entering, stepped on the…
Strong 6-Figure Settlement in Bicycle vs Motor Vehicle Collision
Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as a motorist on the highway, yet many motorists are often inattentive or violate the rules of the road. There are a great number of bicycle commuters in San Diego, CA, young and…