Effective California Mediator
Case Results: Accidents
PERSONAL INJURY/PREMISES LIABILITY case in which plaintiff
PERSONAL INJURY/PREMISES LIABILITY case in which plaintiff fell in store after toe of shoe caught on item protruding from shelf. Plaintiff FRACTURED BONES IN FOOT and claimed to have developed arthritis as a result.
PERSONAL INJURY/UNINSURED MOTORIST/BRAIN INJURY Settled first party
PERSONAL INJURY/UNINSURED MOTORIST/BRAIN INJURY Settled first party claim in which claimant alleged TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND POST CONCUSSIVE SYNDROME after being hit by a drunk driver. Validity of Neuropsychological testing and competing medical evaluations were among issues contested.
Plaintiff hit by DRUNK DRIVER while in
Plaintiff hit by DRUNK DRIVER while in his car with his two children. Plaintiff claims significant PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY as a result, including PTSD and Panic Disorder.
BICYCLE ACCIDENT /PREMISES LIABILITY case against PUBLIC
BICYCLE ACCIDENT /PREMISES LIABILITY case against PUBLIC ENTITY for alleged defects in storm drain which plaintiff claimed caused bicycle tire to become wedged in storm drain grate. Case settled against public entity and construction company that installed drain and grate.
BICYCLE accident on CITY PROPERTY in which
BICYCLE accident on CITY PROPERTY in which plaintiff’s tire caught in RAILWAY TRACK, causing her to fall and fracture wrist. City claimed GOVERNMENTAL DESIGN IMMUNITY in placement of BIKE LANE near an unused train track.
BICYCLE ACCIDENT/BRAIN INJURY Settled bicycle accident case
BICYCLE ACCIDENT/BRAIN INJURY Settled bicycle accident case in which plaintiff suffered head trauma after being knocked off her bicycle by a utility wire. Claims of TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY and PERMANENT COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT were disputed by defendants.
BICYCLIST v. PEDESTRIAN case in which pedestrian
BICYCLIST v. PEDESTRIAN case in which pedestrian was knocked to the ground on a multi-use path when cyclist passed on the left. Plaintiff suffered head trauma and was positively diagnosed with mild TBI, no loss of consciousness. After rehab and therapy, plaintiff was able to return to her job as a fitness and pilates instructor.
AUTO ACCIDENT between two “on the job”
AUTO ACCIDENT between two “on the job” drivers where defendant ran a RED LIGHT. Plaintiff claims substantial injuries requiring surgery on her CERVICAL SPINE. Defendant disputed causation and severity of injuries claimed.
AUTO ACCIDENT case in which plaintiff claimed
AUTO ACCIDENT case in which plaintiff claimed to have hit her head on CAR DOOR which was damaged by side swipe collision and rebounded into her. Claims of TBI and ORTHOPEDIC injuries.
AUTO ACCIDENT case in which plaintiff sought
AUTO ACCIDENT case in which plaintiff sought damages for post concussive syndrome and related transformed migraine syndrome. Defendant disputed causation of these damages, as well as alleged dental injuries resulting from the accident. Issues included discussion of mechanism of injury and diagnosis of concussion without external trauma.
AUTO ACCIDENT case wherein plaintiff was a
AUTO ACCIDENT case wherein plaintiff was a passenger and claimed to have suffered a concussion with significant and continuing residual effects. Plaintiff’s damage analysis was based on a theory of aggravation of pre-existing SOMATIC SYSTEM DISORDER, (SSD) WHERE SHE GENUINELY BELIEVES SHE SUFFERED A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY. Plaintiff alleged manifestation of physical symptoms caused by her diagnosed SSD. Also claimed were consequential damages to future career opportunities.
AUTO ACCIDENT in intersection between BIG RIG
AUTO ACCIDENT in intersection between BIG RIG truck and passenger vehicle. DISPUTED FACT PATTERN led to difficulties in assessing respective fault. Also disputed were reasonableness of treatment and of charges incurred.