Fractures

Car Accident - Fresno California
During jury selection in Fresno County, a settlement was reached on behalf of Ryan Kam, a 37 year old graphic designer who suffered a second metacarpal fracture, a laceration of his hand and tear of the scapholunate ligament in his wrist as well as fractures to his tibia and fibula when a northbound car on I-5 near Fresno, crossed over the median and struck the vehicle in which he was a passenger, head on. He will likely have arthritis and require future surgery on his wrist and ankle. A competitive paddler with the San Francisco Outrigger Canoe Club, Ryan had to curtail his active lifestyle.

Truck Accident in Fresno County, California $2,650,000 Settlement
Waldemar Chochorowski was a 39 year old Polish citizen working as a Chicago based long haul truck driver. He was seriously injured in Hollister at the intersection of SR 156 and San Felipe Road in San Benito County when he was struck by a left-turning truck that we were able to prove ran the red light at the intersection. The massive force ejected him from the cab of his truck requiring him to be air lifted to Stanford Hospital, where he was treated for his life threatening injuries. He had pelvic fractures and a gastric perforation requiring multiple surgeries. Our Northern California Personal Injury Lawyers recovered a settlement for $2.65 million which was the available policy limits.

Aviation Accident - Defective Fuel System
A confidential settlement was reached on behalf of Bill Hobbs and his wife Kathleen Evans who were injured in the crash of their Mooney aircraft in Nevada. Hobbs purchased the aircraft sight unseen from a Florida seller after having it inspected by a Florida aviation mechanical inspection company three months earlier. Hobbs contended that the mechanic failed to notify him of defects in the fuel system, which lead to an engine failure. The defense contended that the sole cause of the accident was pilot error. Hobbs and his wife suffered various fractures including those of the pelvis, tibia, and fibula. A settlement agreement was reached during trial.

$5.3 million settlement for a waitress who suffered a broken ankle and developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome after being struck by a piece of lumber on a construction site.

$2,200,000 settlement for a fireman who received multiple orthopedic injuries and a closed head injury due to a defectively manufactured and designed drive shaft.

$1,000,000 settlement for an elderly man who sustained knee and rib fractures and internal injuries after being struck by a bus while in the crosswalk.