Vinny’s Results In Los Angeles, CA
$3,700,000
Construction Accident
awarded to an elevator mechanic who was injured in a construction accident.
$3,700,000 Construction Accidentawarded to an elevator mechanic who was injured in a construction accident.
In a construction accident, labor law case, our client, an elevator mechanic, was performing repair work inside an elevator shaft when the ladder he was climbing vibrated, causing him to plummet 25 feet to the concrete pit floor. Our client suffered spinal injuries, rendering him a quadriplegic. The Agemian Law Group vigorously litigated this case alleging responsibility under all sections of the Labor Law and asserted claims for our client’s future medical expenses. This was a very difficult case in which our firm had to surmount many hurdles to attain the award. Despite the many challenges, our firm remained laser – focused on our goal: to obtain the best outcome for our client. Jury selection was scheduled to proceed on March 20, 2023, in LA County. Just two weeks prior to jury selection, The Agemian Law Group negotiated a settlement for $3,700,000 to compensate our client for his pain and suffering and provide for his lifelong medical needs. Our results exceeded all expectations, most importantly that of our very satisfied client
$1,600,000
Sexual Abuse
verdict against the Los Angeles Department of Education for a young girl who was sexually abused by her teacher over a two-year period.
$1,600,000 Sexual Abuseverdict against the Los Angeles Department of Education for a young girl who was sexually abused by her teacher over a two-year period.
The jury also found that the Department of Education was reckless in their supervision of the teacher.
$1,215,700
Train Accident
to clients who were victims of a train derailment.
$1,215,700 Train Accidentto clients who were victims of a train derailment.
This was a high-profile case, appearing all over the media. Attorney Vinny Agemian obtained some of the highest awards for the incident. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, specifics of the case must remain confidential.
$1,200,000
Construction Accident
total compensation (which included the negotiation of the workers’ compensation lien) awarded to a construction worker who fell over 15 feet after falling through plywood that covered a hole at the worksite.
$1,200,000 Construction Accidenttotal compensation (which included the negotiation of the workers’ compensation lien) awarded to a construction worker who fell over 15 feet after falling through plywood that covered a hole at the worksite.
Our client was working at a construction site doing masonry work. At the time of the accident, he fell when a sheet of plywood moved that had been placed to cover a hole in the floor. He fell over 15 feet down into the hole. As a result, he sustained injuries to his back, neck, and extremities. He was forced to undergo surgeries as a result. Although there were no offers in the case, as the trial approached, the defendants proposed to have a mediation. At the mediation, after exhaustive negotiations, an offer of $1,200,000 was made which included the negotiation of the Workers' Compensation lien. Following our firm’s counsel, our client accepted the offer.
$1,175,000
Civil Rights Violation
total compensation awarded to Fernando Bermudez, who spent 18 years in prison as a result of being wrongfully convicted for a murder he did not commit.
$1,175,000 Civil Rights Violationtotal compensation awarded to Fernando Bermudez, who spent 18 years in prison as a result of being wrongfully convicted for a murder he did not commit.
The $1,175,000 award paid by the Los Angeles. The $1,175,000 award paid by the City of Los Angeles for Mr. Bermudez’s civil rights violations is one of the largest paid to date.
$1,100,000
Bus Accident
$1,100,000 in total. $1,100,000 verdict plus an estimated pre-trial interest of approximately $1,100,000 to a victim of a bus accident
$1,100,000 Bus Accident $1,100,000 in total. $1,100,000 verdict plus an estimated pre-trial interest of approximately $1,100,000 to a victim of a bus accident
Our client was stopped in traffic when a commercial bus struck her rear quarter panel. Twenty days later, she sought treatment with a chiropractor, with whom she treated for four months. Her medical records indicated that she had not complained of any shoulder pain for approximately the two years prior to her surgery. Nevertheless, she underwent minor non-invasive arthroscopic surgeries to both of her shoulders at a day clinic. During the pendency of the case, a settlement offer of $62,500.00 by the defendant’s insurance carrier was rejected by our firm on behalf of our client. Thereafter, the defendant’s attorneys, in a transparent attempt to bolster their defense retained a doctor to examine the Plaintiff. Pursuant to Los Angeles Law, the case was set down for a non-binding arbitration. The arbitrator proposed a settlement of $250,000.00. The defendant rejected the recommendation as being excessive and insisted that the case go to trial. Accordingly, the case proceeded to trial. At the trial the defense refused to produce their doctor from testifying. This was a transparent result of our firm’s aggressive examination of him at his deposition. At the trial, it was uncontested that the bus was traveling at 3 mph at the time of impact. The defendants argued, with photographic evidence, that the only damage to our client’s vehicle were minor scratches. They further argued that our client didn’t have any complaints of pain to her shoulders for 2 years prior to her surgery. The case was tried. During deliberations of the jury, the defendant’s attorneys raised their offer to $175,000.00. It took the jury only 40 minutes to reach a verdict of $1000,000 verdict. This is one of the highest verdicts in the Los Angeles for 2023 and likely one of the highest of all time in Hudson County, where it was tried. Our client is entitled to an estimated $100,000.00 in pre-trial interest, making the grand total $1100,000.00 in compensation.
$900,000
Police Abuse
verdict against the Los Angeles for a pastor of a church, who was falsely arrested after being racially profiled.
$900,000 Police Abuseverdict against the Los Angele for a pastor of a church, who was falsely arrested after being racially profiled.
Bronx jury awarded a 48 year old Hispanic Minister a record breaking $900,000.00 who was injured by police who they racially profiled. While driving to the church where he was an Assistant Pastor, he was stopped officers, who were following him in his SUV. The officers “yanked” him out of his SUV and beat him up. He sustained injuries to his teeth and head along with psychological trauma. During the trial, the Los Angeles admitted to the jury that the officers misidentified the pastor for a fleeing felon. The officers testified that the only description they had of the fleeing perpetrator was a “Hispanic male in a white SUV”. The City argued that the description amounted to probable cause to arrest the pastor, who was also Hispanic and driving a white SUV. Months before trial, the City offered to settle the case for $150,000. The day before trial, the City lowered that offer to $50,000. Upon our advice and counsel, our client allowed us to reject the offer and submit the case to a jury. After five hours of deliberation over the course of two days, the jury rendered a verdict of $900,000.00. The jury’s award represents one of the highest ever for this type of case.
$700,000
Construction Accident
awarded to a construction laborer who had sheets of metal fall on him at a construction site.
$700,000 Construction Accidentawarded to a construction laborer who had sheets of metal fall on him at a construction site.
Our client was working as a laborer at the construction in LA. He and his co-worker were told by their foreman to take metal sheets from a service elevator and load it on an aframe. Thereafter, they were told to wheel the aframe from the elevator onto the loading dock and place it on the truck’s lift. The truck was there to take the sheets away. The aframe with the sheets were then lifted up to the truck. Thereafter… one of the workers attempted to wheel the aframe onto the truck. Pursuant to OSHA rules there should have been 2 workers on the truck to do this. However, there was only 1. Accordingly, the other worker attempted to wheel the aframe by himself. However, because of the nature of the width of the aframe, and the amts of sheets placed on it, he lost control and the sheets of metal came crashing down on him. As a result, he sustained multiple injuries, some requiring surgeries. The defendants requested a mediation in this case in hopes of having the case settle. At the mediation, $500,000.00 was offered. Our client, upon our advice and counsel agreed to reject the offer. We countered by telling defense counsel that the case could only settle for $7,000.000.00. The defendants’ representatives did not have the authority to go above the offered $500,000.00. We terminated the mediation and told the defendants if they wanted to settle the case, they would have to return with a $700,000.00 offer. Several weeks later, the defendants communicated a $700,000.00 offer and the case was settled.
$650,000
Construction Accident
settlement awarded to a union construction worker who fell from an unsecured ladder.
$650,000 Construction Accident settlement awarded to a union construction worker who fell from an unsecured ladder.
The victim of this construction accident suffered a leg fracture and spinal injuries.
$575,000
Construction Accident
awarded to a laborer injured when he fell at a construction site.
$575,000 Construction Accidentawarded to a laborer injured when he fell at a construction site.
Our client was a construction laborer was injured when an iron railing weighing 150 pounds which he was installing fell, on him causing him to fall. As a result he sustained injuries to his shoulders, knee, ankle, neck and lower back. The Agemian Law Group asserted that the defendants were responsible under all sections of the Labor Law. Our firm aggressively litigated this construction accident case and attended a mediation prior to trial. At mediation, the Defendants offered a mere $275,000 to settle the case. We advised our client to reject the offer and to walk out of the mediation. He followed our advice and our firm continued to push the case towards trial. On the day of trial and jury selection, the Defendants finally accepted responsibility for the accident. The Agemian Law Group, settled the case for $575,000 on behalf of its’ client.
$550,000
Construction Accident
verdict awarded to a construction worker who was injured when a wood bracing collapsed while he was exiting a ditch.
$550,000 Construction Accidentverdict awarded to a construction worker who was injured when a wood bracing collapsed while he was exiting a ditch.
The worker sustained spinal injuries.
$500,000
Construction Accident
awarded to a construction laborer injured on a construction site when debris fell him.
$500,000 Construction Accidentawarded to a construction laborer injured on a construction site when debris fell him.
Plaintiff, a construction worker, was unloading sheetrock and plywood at a construction site when debris fell onto him causing him to fall and sustain serious injuries to his shoulders and lower back. The Agemian Law Group alleged that the defendants were responsible under all sections of the Labor Law. Our firm aggressively litigated this construction accident case until reaching the trial calendar. Until that point, the defendants had offered our client nothing. We in time pushed forward for trial. Thereafter, the defendants requested a settlement mediation.
$500,000
Slip & Fall
settlement awarded to a woman tripped and fell and broke her foot which later required a partial amputation.
$500,000 Slip & Fallsettlement awarded to a woman tripped and fell and broke her foot which later required a partial amputation.
Our client was awaiting an uptown 4 train at Stadium when she tripped and fell over a loose plate on the station platform. As a result, she suffered a broken ankle, developed a bone infection and ultimately underwent multiple surgeries including a partial amputation.
$475,000
Construction Accident
awarded to a construction worker who was injured when a concrete slab fell and struck him, causing multiple injuries.
$410,000
Construction Accident
settlement in a case involving a construction worker who was injured when he tripped over a loose beam.
$401,000
Personal Injury
awarded to bystanders injured by police gunfire in the notorious shooting.
$400,000
Truck Accident
settlement at trial for injured worker
$400,000 Truck Accidentsettlement at trial for injured worker
Our client, a 50-year-old truck driver, was delivering groceries to a local deli when two pallets of merchandise fell onto him causing him to suffer injuries to his shoulder, elbow and lower back. Throughout the litigation process, the insurance company for the defendant who packaged and loaded the merchandise refused to accept responsibility for the accident and only offered $900,000 to settle the case at mediation. With our client's consent, our office rejected this offer and proceeded to trial. After selecting an LA jury and just prior to opening statements, the insurance company caved and offered our client $400,000 to settle the case. Due to the tenacity and dedication of the Agemian Law Group, our client was fairly and justly compensated for the injuries he suffered as a result of the defendant's negligence
$400,000
Construction Accident
awarded to a construction laborer
$400,000 Construction Accidentawarded to a construction laborer
Our client was working at a construction site when an unsecured hose was dropped by a worker from the second floor directly onto the Plaintiff causing him to fall and sustain serious injuries to his shoulder, neck and foot. The Agemian Law Group alleged that the Defendants were responsible under all sections of the Labor Law and the Appellate Court agreed ruling in the Plaintiff's favor that the Defendants were 100% at fault for the accident. A mediation was held at which $1,750,000.00 was offered to our client. Upon our advice and counsel our client agreed to reject the offer and let us push on toward trial. Our firm aggressively litigated this construction accident case until reaching the trial calendar. Until that point, the Defendants had offered our client nothing more than the original $475,000. On the day that the trial was ordered, the Defendants, having no other option, were forced to settle the case for $400,000.
$400,000
Airplane Accident
for family members of victims of the fatal American Flight 587 airline disaster.
$400,000 Construction Accidentawarded to a construction laborer
Our client was working at a construction site when an unsecured hose was dropped by a worker from the second floor directly onto the Plaintiff causing him to fall and sustain serious injuries to his shoulder, neck and foot. The Agemian Law Group alleged that the Defendants were responsible under all sections of the Labor Law and the Appellate Court agreed ruling in the Plaintiff's favor that the Defendants were 100% at fault for the accident. A mediation was held at which $1,750,000.00 was offered to our client. Upon our advice and counsel our client agreed to reject the offer and let us push on toward trial. Our firm aggressively litigated this construction accident case until reaching the trial calendar. Until that point, the Defendants had offered our client nothing more than the original $1,750,000.00. On the day that the trial was ordered, the Defendants, having no other option, were forced to settle the case for $400,000.
$375,000
Construction Accident
awarded to a construction worker who was injured when the ceiling at a construction site he was working at collapsed, sending debris down onto him.
$375,000 Construction Accidentawarded to a construction worker who was injured when the ceiling at a construction site he was working at collapsed, sending debris down onto him.
Plaintiff, a construction worker, was performing demolition work at a building in Los Angeles. Suddenly, the ceiling collapsed, sending debris onto him, causing injuries to his neck. Client had conservative treatment and later had surgical a intervention. The Agemian Law Group vigorously litigated this construction accident case alleging responsibility under all sections of the Labor Law against the Defendants. Despite the Court’s being closed during the global pandemic, our office was able to aggressively move the case onto the Court’s trial calendar. The defendants were unable to defend against our “no hold barred” litigation strategy and were forced to settle the case prior to trial for $3,750,000.
$350,000
Construction Accident
awarded to an injured construction worker after he tripped and fell over a plumbing pipe that was covered and obscured by snow at a construction site.
$350,000
Truck Accident
awarded to motorist struck by box truck.
$350,000 Truck Accidentawarded to motorist struck by box truck.
Our client, while driving his car, was struck by another vehicle, a box truck, which while making a left turn struck our clients’s vehicle. As a result of the accident our client, who was dazed and confused sustained soft tissue injuries. He treated consistently with physical therapy. Amongst others, he had to undergo arthroscopic surgeries.
$320,000
Construction Accident
recovered in a case involving a construction worker who was injured when he was struck by falling construction material.
$320,000 Truck Accidentawarded to motorist struck by box truck.
Our client, while driving his car, was struck by another vehicle, a box truck, which while making a left turn struck our clients’s vehicle. As a result of the accident our client, who was dazed and confused sustained soft tissue injuries. He treated consistently with physical therapy. Amongst others, he had to undergo arthroscopic surgeries.
$310,000
Construction Accident
awarded to a union construction worker injured in a fall.
$310,000 Construction Accidentawarded to a union construction worker injured in a fall.
Our client, a 27-year-old Local 731 laborer, was pouring cement for the conversion of a hospital into luxury residential apartments in Los Angeles when he stepped into an exposed opening, causing his entire body to impact the ground. He suffered shoulder, neck, and back injuries requiring conservative treatment, numerous injections, and, ultimately, surgeries to his shoulder and cervical spine. During the course of litigation, the defendants requested mediation. We appeared and presented our case in front of a neutral mediator, and the defendants presented us with an offer of $750,000. We advised our client to reject the offer. He agreed, and we walked out of the mediation and continued to aggressively litigate the case. On the eve of trial, a second mediation was held at defendants’ request. Jury selection was to commence on November 14, 2019 in LA. On November 4, 2019, just ten days before jury selection, we obtained a $3,100,000 settlement at the mediation.
$280,000
Pedestrian Accident
settlement awarded to our client who was injured when she was struck by a vehicle.
$280,000 Pedestrian Accidentsettlement awarded to our client who was injured when she was struck by a vehicle.
Our client, who was a pedestrian, was struck by a vehicle while walking across the street. Although they crossed the street in the middle of the block and outside of the crosswalk. Within a year prior to this accident she had been treated for the same body parts, including the knee which required surgery and neck and back. The defendants did not make any offers on the case. Accordingly, our firm litigated the case to the Trial Calendar. We aggressively prepared for trial. At a Pre-Trial Conference, our trial ready team of attorneys presented the case before a Judge. After hours of negotiations the defendants, fearing an unfavorable verdict made a final offer of $280,000. Upon our advice and counsel, the client accepted it.
$280,000
Construction Accident
settlement for an iron worker who suffered a slip and fall on a construction site that caused significant lower back injuries.
$278,566
Pedestrian Accident
verdict against a repossession company whose driver struck our client while she was trying to remove her personal possessions from her vehicle.
$275,000
Construction Accident
awarded to a construction worker, when he stepped into an unsecured opening causing injuries to his knee and lower back.
$2,750,000 Construction Accidentawarded to a construction worker, when he stepped into an unsecured opening causing injuries to his knee and lower back.
awarded to a construction worker, when he stepped into an unsecured opening causing injuries to his knee and lower back. At the time of his accident he and his work crew were building a deck at a new construction site. The Agemian Law Group vigorously litigated this construction accident case alleging responsibility under all sections of the Labor Law. By continuing to successfully litigate through 2 years of courts being shut down due to the pandemic and just prior to the 3 year anniversary of the date of accident, we were able to obtain a $2,750,000 settlement for our client.
$275,000
Car Accident
awarded to our client who stopped his work SUV and was struck by another vehicle that backed into him.
$275,000 Car Accidentawarded to our client who stopped his work SUV and was struck by another vehicle that backed into him.
Our client was parked in his work vehicle to review some documents. He was suddenly struck by another vehicle that was backing up and apparently didn’t see our client. The impact caused him to sustain injuries to his knee, neck and back. As a result, he underwent a surgery to his neck, back and knee. Our office, through aggressive litigation practices was able to secure a favorable decision as to liability and ultimately resolve the case prior to trial for $275,000
$250,000
Construction Accident
awarded to an electrician injured when he fell from an unsecured ladder
$250,000 Construction Accidentawarded to an electrician injured when he fell from an unsecured ladder
Plaintiff, an electrician, was installing new lighting fixtures at a commercial department store when the ladder he was standing on shook and caused him to fall and sustain injuries to his shoulder, neck and lower back. Agemian Law Group alleged that the defendants were responsible under all sections of the Labor Law. Our firm aggressively litigated this construction accident case until reaching the trial calendar. Until that point, the defendants had offered our client nothing. With trial looming, the Defendants requested to mediate the case. At the mediation, they accepted responsibility for the accident and offered $250,000 to settle the case. Upon our advice and counsel plaintiff accepted the settlement.
$250,000
Construction Accident
awarded to a sheet metal worker who was working at a construction site of a large commercial building
$250,000 Construction Accidentawarded to a sheet metal worker who was working at a construction site of a large commercial building
At the time of his accident, he was installing an overhead duct vent while on a scissor lift when he slipped and fell off of it. As a result, he sustained injuries to his head, neck, back, shoulders and knees.
$250,000
Car Accident
awarded to our client who was t–boned and injured in an automobile accident.
$250,000 Car Accidentawarded to our client who was t–boned and injured in an automobile accident.
The police report detailed that our client stated she went through a green light at an intersection and “collided” with the defendant's vehicle. Similarly, the defendant stated that he was waiting for a green light when the plaintiff’s “vehicle collided into” his vehicle. The Amended Police Report stated changed the above to the defendant was driving thru intersection with the green light when plaintiff’s vehicle collided into him. As a result of the accident, our client sustained injuries to her beck, neck and shoulder, all requiring surgery.
$250,000
Construction Accident
awarded in a case involving a union laborer who was injured when struck by improperly secured lumber.
$240,000
Train Accident
awarded to victims injured due to train derailment
$240,000 Train Accidentawarded to victims injured due to train derailment
A Los Angeles railroad train derailed due to the negligence of the conductor. As a result, our clients sustained soft tissue injuries. The Agemian Law Group vigorously prosecuted the cases and prepared to go to trial. While awaiting a trial date, the Defendants sought to mediate to avoid the risk of trial. At mediation, our firm was able to secure a settlement totaling $240,000
$240,000
Construction Accident
settlement awarded to a construction worker injured.
$240,000 Construction Accident settlement awarded to a construction worker injured.
settlement awarded to a construction worker injured when a scaffolding above him collapsed causing another worker to fall on him. Our client sustained injuries to his neck and shoulders.
$240,000
Car Accident
settlement obtained for a motorist rear ended with his hazard lights on.
$240,000 Car Accident settlement obtained for a motorist rear-ended with his hazard lights on.
Our client’s car was stalled at a red light with hazard lights on. As he was able to restart his vehicle and begin to move forward as the light turned green light, he was struck behind by the defendant. The defendant related that she was traveling southbound on S Figueroa Street with a green traffic light. She further related that she did not know our client was stopped in the roadway and struck our client’s vehicle from behind. As a result, our client sustained injuries to his right knee, back and neck, necessitating surgeries. The defendants refused to settle claiming that their injuries were unrelated to the accident. Just prior to trial, the defendants offered $240,000. Upon counsel of our office, our client accepted the offer and the case settled.
$240,000
Construction Accident
awarded to a construction carpenter who sustained serious injuries when struck by plywood falling from the floor above.
$235,000
Construction Accident
awarded to a construction laborer who sustained serious injuries when he fell into an unprotected hole at a jobsite.
$220,000
Construction Accident
awarded to a construction worker who was catastrophically injured when a trailer rolled back and crushed him against a jersey barrier.
$215,250
Car Accident
settlement for passenger in vehicle crash.
$215,250 Car Accidentsettlement for passenger in vehicle crash.
Our client was a passenger in a car attempting to make a left turn at an intersection when it was struck by a speeding vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. Our client suffered injuries including a fractured femur requiring surgery. Throughout the litigation process, the insurance companies for the two vehicles never offered more than $186,000 to settle the case. With our client's consent, our office rejected this offer. After aggressive litigation by our office which positioned the case on the court's trial calendar, the insurance companies for both vehicles were each offered their full policy limits available to our client for a total settlement of $215,250
$213,000
Truck Accident
settlement for twenty-eight year old rear-ended by dump truck.
$213,000 Truck Accidentsettlement for twenty-eight year old rear-ended by dump truck.
Our client was stopped in traffic on the Bronx Queens Expressway when his vehicle was rear-ended by a dump truck. Because there was only minimal property damage to his vehicle, our client drove himself to the hospital where he complained of his arm, neck, and back. MRI testing revealed herniated discs in his spine and a torn ligament in his shoulder, all of which required surgical intervention. Over three years, our client underwent three surgeries to his lower back, neck surgery, a shoulder surgery, and a hernia surgery which his doctors were able to causally relate to this accident. Our firm aggressively mediated this case, resulting in a $2,130,000 settlement for the Plaintiff.
$210,000
Construction Accident
settlement for a construction worker injured by heavy equipment.
$200,000
Ceiling Collapse
awarded to a victim of a ceiling collapse.
$200,000 Ceiling Collapse awarded to a victim of a ceiling collapse.
Our firm aggressively litigated the case onto the trial calendar. The defendants refused to offer any money arguing that our client was late on the rent and was late on the lease. They insinuated that our client was fabricating her story in order to get money. However, the video of the aftermath of the ceiling collapse depicted a completely devastated ceiling. She injured her neck and back which required a surgical intervention. The defense attorneys requested a mediation. The defendants refused to offer our client a just settlement. At the very end of the mediation, the defendants offered the plaintiff $200,000.00. The client under advice and counsel of our firm accepted the offer.
$200,000
Construction Accident
settlement for injured construction worker
$200,000 Construction Accident settlement for injured construction worker
Our client was injured when he fell from a ladder at a construction site. For years, the defendants denied compensating him for his injuries arguing that the client was not doing the work he claimed he was doing, They further argued that our client did not report the accident nor seek medical attention until the day after the accident. Just a few months before trial, the defendants offered our client’s previous attorneys to us a mere $750,000.00. Our client decided to fire his attorneys and retain the Agemian Law Group. Our firm fired the previous attorneys and took the case over. We very, aggressively prepared the case for trial and let the defendants know about plaintiff’s change in attorneys. Just 2 weeks before trial, defendants, after seeing how trial ready we were and poised for a battle, raised their offer to $200,000.00. which the client ecstatically accepted.
$200,000
Construction Accident
awarded to a construction worker laborer who was struck by an unsecure beam.
$200,000
Truck Accident
recovered for a sanitation worker who was hurt when a garbage truck crashed into his vehicle, causing serious injuries.
$200,000
Truck Accident
obtained for a woman who was injured when her vehicle was rear-ended by a box truck.
$200,000
Construction Accident
awarded to a construction worker who was injured when a trench collapsed.
$200,000
Bicycle Accident
recovered for a 14-year-old boy who was struck by a van while riding a bicycle.
$195,000
Construction Accident
awarded to a laborer who was severely injured when a platform he was working on collapsed.
$140,000
Construction Accident
settlement for motorist struck by construction gate.
$140,000 Construction Accident settlement for motorist struck by construction gate.
Our client was injured by an unlocked construction gate that blew open striking his vehicle as he passed a construction site. The Plaintiff had a two-week gap in medical treatment due to the construction site foreman’s false promise that he would take care of paying for Plaintiff’s treatment. Plaintiff eventually started treating with physical therapy and chiropractic for his back and neck;. The defendants requested a mediation. The defendants offered less than a million dollars at first. This was rejected upon the advice of counsel (our Firm). However, the judge convinced us to stay and keep negotiating. We did and were proud to obtain a $1,400,000 settlement.
$137,500
Bicycle Accident
awarded to our client who was operating a bicycle in the bike lane when a short school bus drifted into his lane and struck him.
$137,500 Bicycle Accident awarded to our client who was operating a bicycle in the bike lane when a short school bus drifted into his lane and struck him.
Our client stated that the back wheel of his bicycle was struck by the back tire of the bus. As a result he flipped over the handle bars onto the ground. The Defendants denied this and claimed that the bus matron who claims to have seen our client claims that fell down, as he was braking. After the accident, the bus driver claimed that our client asked him for money and when he was told no, he continued driving his bike to work. As a result of the accident, the client injured his lower back and wrist.
$137,500
Pedestrian Accident
settlement obtained for a 14-year-old high school freshman who was injured in a road rage pedestrian accident.
$137,500 Pedestrian Accident settlement obtained for a 14-year-old high school freshman who was injured in a road rage pedestrian accident.
She sustained serious injuries, including closed head injury, post concussive syndrome, and cognitive deficits. After a slow recovery process, the plaintiff is currently enrolled in Special Education. At the outset and throughout the litigation process, MSL demanded the entirety of the available insurance policies and made it clear they would not engage in negotiations for anything less. Litigation ensued, and our attorneys refused to back off their position. Only days before trial, defendants offered the entirety of the available insurance policies, totaling $137,500.
$100,000
Car Accident
verdict awarded to our client, a taxi driver rear-ended in an automobile accident
$100,000 Car Accident verdict awarded to our client, a taxi driver rear-ended in an automobile accident
While our client, a Los Angeles taxi driver with over 20 years of experience, was stopped at a red light, he was rear-ended by the defendant’s vehicle. As a result of the impact, our client sustained injuries to his neck, back, left wrist, and left knee. Due to our client’s multiple prior and subsequent motor vehicle accidents affecting the same and/or related body parts, the defendants and their attorneys refused to make a reasonable settlement offer. Before trial, the defendants offered only $35,000 to settle the case. With our advice and counsel, our client declined this offer, and we proceeded to trial. During the trial, as testimony and evidence were presented, the defendants’ attorneys arrogantly refused to increase their offer. They argued that because our client had sustained similar injuries in multiple prior and subsequent accidents, a jury would not award him any compensation. The judge ultimately decided to submit the case to a jury for deliberation. After a relatively brief period of deliberation, the jury returned with a verdict awarding our client $100,000.
$100,000
Bus Accident
jury award to a driver of a vehicle that was rear-ended by an MTA bus.
$100,000
Truck Accident
settlement for injured motorist
$100,000 Truck Accident settlement for injured motorist
Our client was stopped in traffic when he was rear-ended by a commercial truck. The police were never called to the scene. Our client claimed that the scratch to his rear bumper was caused by the collision; however, the truck driver alleged that he never struck the Plaintiff. Our client went to the hospital later that day and reported shoulder pain, but no head injury or loss of consciousness. A few days later, he began to experience memory loss and headaches. He was diagnosed with post concussive syndrome. He also underwent shoulder arthroscopy. On the evening of jury selection, our office was able to pressure the insurance company to tender its full insurance policy inclusive of minor property damage to our client’s car as a settlement of the case.
$100,000
Premises Liability Accident
settlement for man who fell from wheelchair
$100,000 Premises Liability Accident settlement for man who fell from wheelchair
Our client was traveling in his wheelchair towards a store on a sidewalk. Suddenly, he hit a defect which caused him to fall onto the pavement. He went to the hospital and was diagnosed with injuries to his hip and femur. Our client had sustained serious injuries before the accident we represented him for which he was confined to a wheelchair. Accordingly, proving the difference of the injuries and the necessity of present and future treatment for this accident versus the prior one was difficult. Further, our client had an extensive criminal history, in which one of the crimes he was convicted of occurred after this accident. Our client had also, against our strong advice, posted innumerable photos and videos of himself that proved to be extremely detrimental to his case. The defendants vigorously defended believing a jury would not award our client a favorable verdict. Notwithstanding, the many challenges our trial team faced in this case, within just a couple of months before the trial, the defendants agreed to settle the case for $100,000.00.
$100,000
Construction Accident
settlement for a fallen construction worker.
$100,000 Construction Accident settlement for a fallen construction worker.
24 year old union construction worker who fell through 3x4 wood floor hit the concrete ground below with outstretched hands due to faulty safety device. The owner of the construction site was negligent in providing a defective retractable lanyard. This safety device attaches to the client’s harness and is affixed to a secured point. It prevents workers from falling. However, our client’s lanyard was defective. The owner and general contractor failed to inspect the faulty lanyard, which failed and caused the Plaintiff to fall and strike the concrete floor 15 feet below. The Plaintiff suffered from 2 broken fingers and fractures of the bases of those fingers, requiring surgery.
$100,000
Construction Accident
awarded to a union plasterer who was injured on the job when he was burned by a torch.
$100,000
Construction Accident
awarded to a construction worker who fell through a skylight in a warehouse.