June 9, 2010
$192,515.16: Hole in Parking Lot Causes 73 Year-Old Woman to Fall, Fracture Femur
CASE DESCRIPTION: On September 3, 2005, Mattalyne H, age 73 at the time, was going to have her hair done at a beauty academy in Euclid Plaza Shopping Center in Anaheim, California. Mrs. H is an elderly woman who had a total hip replacement surgery in October, 2004, but had completely recovered and was fully… read more
June 9, 2010
$198,168.36: Man Goes To Doctor For Big Toe Pain And Receives Treatment Causing Nerve Damage
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff sees Doctor for pain and swelling in his right big toe. The Doctor diagnosis the symptoms as a result of gout and injects a drug. The Doctor’s use of the drug was negligent, which resulted in Plaintiff receiving nerve damage in his arm. Plaintiffs sue for damages and loss of consortium. The… read more
June 8, 2010
$200,000: Plaintiff Collects Over Policy Limits For Rear End Automobile Incident
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff was stopped at an intersection when she was rear-ended by a car. The impact was so great that both cars were totaled. Although the Defendant did not dispute liability they did dispute the amount of damages incurred by the Plaintiff and whether the case settlement would exceed the policy limits. RESULT: $200,000.00… read more
June 8, 2010
$210,000: Young Child Falls In Trench And Is Impaled On Exposed Rebar
CASE DESCRIPTION: A young child was playing in his yard when the dirt beneath him gave way, causing him to fall into a 10 foot trench with an exposed rebar at the bottom. The child was impaled on the rebar. Fortunately his family was close by to help him. Plaintiffs brought suit against the construction… read more
June 8, 2010
$220,000: Nurse Breaches Duty Of Care By Giving Patient An Injection In The Wrong Place
CASE DESCRIPTION: During a hospital stay the Plaintiff was given an intramuscular injection to relieve back pain. However, the nurse gave the injection subcutaneously causing necrosis of her skin located around the injection. Plaintiff brought suit alleging breach of duty of care and actual damages. The Defendant disputes what factually happened. RESULT: $220,000.00 total verdict… read more
June 8, 2010
$225,000: Operating Tractor & Trailer Collides With Dodge Pickup Causing Serious Injuries To Truck Driver
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff Daniel F. was struck by a semi truck and trailer operated by Defendant Leonard Todd Steffen from Matthews Transportation, LLC, while he was driving his Dodge Pickup on the I-15 in San Bernardino County. Despite immediate medical attention following the collision, the Plaintiff’s pain continued to increase resulting in visits to the… read more
June 8, 2010
$230,000: Woman Discharged From Hospital With Tourniquet Still In Place
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff underwent surgery to treat arthritis in her left thumb. Post-operative orders were not followed by the nurses and the patient was released with a tourniquet still in place on her left hand. The tourniquet was removed the following day during a doctor’s visit. Plaintiff suffered tissue, muscle and nerve damage in the… read more
June 8, 2010
$240,000: Cyclist Hits Height Differential On Bike Path And Is Thrown Head First
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff was thrown off his bike when he hit a 1.5 inch height differential in the road. The height difference was the result of roadway construction. Plaintiff brought suit for personal injury from a dangerous condition on public property during the course of a construction project RESULT: A structure which paid $240,000 up… read more
June 8, 2010
$250,000: Driver Struck By Left Turning Vehicle
CASE DESCRIPTION: Young driver hit by older man making a left hand turn while running a red light. Since the male driver was found primarily at fault, suit was filed against his insurance and an under insured motorist claim was filed with her insurance. RESULT: $250,000.00 total settlement On September 29, 2003, Plaintiff a 20-year-old… read more
June 8, 2010
$250,000: Man Escapes First Accident Only To Be Killed Moments Later
CASE DESCRIPTION: Decedent lost control of his car and has a minor collision with the concrete wall on the I-15/I-91 transition. Decedent got out to check the damage, when the Defendant lost control of his truck in the same way. Defendant’s truck hit and killed the Decedent. The mother brought a wrongful death suit against the… read more