CASE STUDIES

Helpful Resources on Trial Exhibits and Litigation Strategies

Nerves in the brain

$29.5 Million Verdict in Anaphylaxis Brain Injury Case

April 26, 2021

Food allergies are very common, and in most cases, very treatable when exposure occurs. Christian Morris’ client was well-versed in what to do if she was ever exposed to peanuts, which happened at a convention in Las Vegas. She unknowingly…

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A model of the lungs

$1.4 Million Settlement in Distracted Driver Case

February 15, 2021

Distracted drivers are becoming the cause of more and more crashes. Marc Johnston’s client was the victim of such a distracted driver, who ran a red light right in front of her. The impact resulted in the client’s pelvis being…

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Claggett Interaction with a Focus Group

What Does the Jury Want to See?

January 31, 2021

By Sean Claggett Sean Claggett, founding partner of Claggett & Sykes Law Firm, is one of the most successful trial attorneys in the country. A 2003 graduate of UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law, Sean was honored as Alumni of…

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An attachment to a bone

Settlement of 40x Original Offer Achieved in Motor Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision Case

January 14, 2021

A crosswalk is typically considered a safe place to walk and gives pedestrians the right of way. Kimberly Valentin’s client was using a crosswalk when she was struck by a pickup truck, the impact knocking her to the ground. The…

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A person using a zipline

Confidential Settlement in Indoor Trampoline Park Case

January 2, 2021

Visiting an indoor trampoline park should be a fun and safe experience. William Sykes’ client went to one such facility in Las Vegas, NV and was enjoying his visit when he decided to ride the zipline attraction. While riding the…

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Focus Graphics, Meeting with Focus Group

Demonstratives Can Get You to a Larger Settlement Faster

November 30, 2020

By Sean Claggett Sean Claggett, founding partner of Claggett & Sykes Law Firm, is one of the most successful trial attorneys in the country. A 2003 graduate of UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law, Sean was honored as Alumni of…

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Demonstrative Exhibits for Focus Groups

How to Get Your Demonstratives Admitted as Evidence

November 6, 2020

By Sean Claggett Sean Claggett, founding partner of Claggett & Sykes Law Firm, is one of the most successful trial attorneys in the country. A 2003 graduate of UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law, Sean was honored as Alumni of…

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Colorized CT scan of a foreign object left inside a patient during a surgery

Animations Assist in Significant Settlement for Retained Surgical Object Case

October 19, 2020

A 12-inch sponge was left in the abdomen of Chris Russell’s client after a surgery. The subsequent misdiagnosis by the radiologist and treating doctor left Russell’s client in pain for many months. Mr. Russell came to us for several illustrations…

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Broken neck surgery

Medical Illustrations Help Take $0 Offer to 7-figure Settlement

October 4, 2020

Adam Muslusky and April Bonifatto’s client lived the nightmare that happens too often – a commercial vehicle ran a red light, turning left, and slammed into the minivan being driven by their client, crumpling the front end and deploying airbags.…

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A model of a construction frame

Construction Injury Animation Helps Return a $1.3M+ Settlement

September 17, 2020

During construction of a custom home in New Mexico, a crane operator was laying beams with the assistance of the crew on the house and on the ground. Two framers helped position the beams and removed the dowels securing the…

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Markings in the Sportsman’s Royal Manor

Suite of Demonstratives Help Jury Return $38.6M Verdict in Wrongful Death Case

September 4, 2020

A lack of security at an apartment complex resulted in the fatal shooting of a Nevada Army National Guard Specialist. Two men approached Dylan Salazar in the parking lot of Sportsman’s Royal Manor apartment complex in an attempt to steal…

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An injury in the arm

$5M Settlement in Gunshot Case Using Animation

August 23, 2020

What should have just been a normal bus ride for William Sykes’ client turned into a nightmare as he was targeted by a disgruntled bus driver? After arguing on the bus, the bus driver and passenger disembarked, and the bus…

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