Personal Injury
Representative Case
- Plaintiff alleged that defendant was negligent per se when she ran a red light, collided with the side of plaintiff’s vehicle, and then fled, causing serious injuries and impacting plaintiff’s ability to work. Defendant disputed the extend of injuries. Jury verdict, with lower damages than sought by plaintiff.
- Plaintiff tenant allegedly suffered injuries when he fell down stairs owned by landlord defendants and sustained a broken ankle requiring surgery. Plaintiff claimed the stairs were too steep, too shallow, and lacked a handrail, all of which made them hazardous and all of which the landlords knew. Landlords disputed liability and damages. The jury returned a defense verdict.
- Plaintiff sued major fitness company defendant, alleging that while working out at one of their facilities, a speed bag platform detached from the wall and struck plaintiff in the head, causing significant injuries. Defendant disputed extent of plaintiff’s claims. Settled at Mandatory Settlement Conference.