September 12, 2007
Client Profile – Jim MacLaren
Our former client, Jim MacLaren, is a motivational speaker and author, noted for his record-breaking performances in the marathon and ironman triathlon after having his left leg amputated below the knee. Jim was a successful scholar-athlete at Yale where he not only excelled in his course studies, but also lacrosse and football. He majored in… read more
July 23, 2007
$1,200,000: Woman Nearly Amputates Leg While Waterskiing
CASE DESCRIPTION: The husband was driving the boat and pulling his wife along. She entagled her right leg in the training bridle and it was nearly severed. The husband and wife brought suit against the manufacturer and distributor premised on a design defect. RESULT: $1,200,000.00 total settlement Terrye S. suffered a near amputation of her… read more
July 23, 2007
$1,315,000: Car Rear-Ends Pedicab During Parade
CASE DESCRIPTION: The plaintiffs while riding in a pedicab were struck by the defendant who was leaving a parade. Plaintiffs claim that the pedicab did not take all safety precautions expected from a common carrier. RESULT: $1,315,000.00 total settlement On July 26, 2003, Plaintiffs Gail H. and Adele S. attended the San Diego Pride Festival… read more
July 23, 2007
$2,415,000: Anesthesiologist Runs Into Intubation Complications Resulting In Death Of Patient
CASE DESCRIPTION: Decedent was admitted into St. Jude Hospital in Fullerton for elective sinus surgery. Due to intubation complications and doctor negligence the patient died on the table. Decedent’s family brought suit for wrongful death due to the negligence of the doctor and the hospital. RESULT: $2,415,476.70 total settlement On December 7, 2001, Decedent Thomas… read more
July 23, 2007
$70,000: Driver Making Left Hand Turn Is Rear-Ended By Speeding Motorist
CASE DESCRIPTION: Driver was making a left hand turn into a mobile home park when he was rear ended by a speeding car. Plaintiff brought suit for a back injury he sustained during the accident. Defendant admitted liability since he rear-ended the driver. However, he did dispute Plaintiff’s estimation of damages. RESULT: $70,000.00 total settlement… read more
July 23, 2007
$50,000: Child Fractures Elbow During Rehearsal Performance For School Principal
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff was at school practicing for a play. She was required to kneel on a table for the scene. Plaintiff was injured when she was pushed off the table. Plaintiff brought suit for personal injury premised upon the Defendant negligently requiring students to be in position of kneeling on a table. RESULT: $50,000.00… read more
July 23, 2007
$625,000: Motorist Driving On Wrong Side Of Road Hits Motorcyclist
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff while cycling up Mount Baldy briefly stops on the right hand edge of the road and was struck by a driver. Driver was in the course and scope of employment when the accident occurred. Since liability was not disputed, the parties only disputed actual damages. RESULT: $625,000.00 total settlement On April 19,… read more
July 23, 2007
$1,350,000: Tragic Bus/Automobile Collision Following Six Month Marriage
CASE DESCRIPTION: Newly wed Daniel G. was riding his bike and lawfully entered a crosswalk on Pacific Coast Highway. Defendant Bill P. ran a red light stuck, the bike rider and started a sequence of accidents. As a result of the accidents Daniel G. was killed. His widow brought suit for wrongful death against Bill P. and the other vehicle… read more
July 23, 2007
$1,400,000: Las Vegas Airplane Crash Leads To Death Of Mother Of Two
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiffs’ mother was one of several passengers killed when a private aircraft owned and operated by George D. crashed into the mountains outside of Las Vegas shortly after takeoff. The Defense disputed liability and actual damages incurred by Plaintiffs. RESULT: $1,400,000.00 total settlement The aircraft in question crashed into the mountains outside of… read more
July 23, 2007
$40,000: Unleashed Golden Retriever Attacks Pet Sitter
CASE DESCRIPTION: A dog under the Plaintiff’s care was attacked by an unleashed dog. While trying to separate the animals the plaintiff was bit several times by the attacking dog. Plaintiff brought suit for her personal injuries. RESULT: $40,000.00 total settlement Plaintiff is a pet sitter, who received substantial injuries when she was bitten by… read more