Effective California Mediator
Case Results: Non-Vehicular Personal Injury
TRIP AND FALL in parking structure resulting
TRIP AND FALL in parking structure resulting in ankle injury that healed poorly. Plaintiff was emotionally susceptible and claimed incident had drastic impact on her quality of life.
TRIP AND FALL on alleged defect in
TRIP AND FALL on alleged defect in sidewalk in front of business property. Plaintiff sustained damage to foot and ankle, including fractures. Defense claimed COMPARATIVE FAULT, PRE-EXISTING CONDITON and FAILURE TO MITIGATE damages. Case settled two months before trial.
TRIP AND FALL on business property when
TRIP AND FALL on business property when plaintiff was led through landscaped area by salesperson. Elderly plaintiff fell, incurring DENTAL AND FACIAL injuries. Case evaluation included discussion of impact of injury on the emotional well- being of an ELDERL PERSON.
TRIP AND FALL on CITY PROPERTY wherein
TRIP AND FALL on CITY PROPERTY wherein plaintiff fell on missing tile on city street, sustaining fracture to her ankle that did not require surgery.
Settled WORKPLACE ACCIDENT case in which a
Settled WORKPLACE ACCIDENT case in which a window washer sustained serious injuries after a fall. Addressed issues of employer compliance with safety regulations, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR relationship and licensure requirements.
TRIP AND FALL on curb adjacent to
TRIP AND FALL on curb adjacent to handicap ramp in parking lot. Plaintiff sustained KNEE INJURIES for which surgery was necessary. Significant issues of COMPARATIVE FAULT and possible CODE VIOLATIONS existed.
Settled WRONGFUL DEATH case for family of
Settled WRONGFUL DEATH case for family of 98 YEAR OLD decedent who died from injuries sustained in accident between truck and decedent on MOTORIZED SCOOTER. Seven figure settlement was obtained on behalf of widow and five adult children. Decedent’s ADVANCED AGE and possible COMPARATIVE FAULT added to difficulty of settlement.
TRIP AND FALL on POTHOLE in parking
TRIP AND FALL on POTHOLE in parking lot of grocery store. Plaintiff sustained WRIST AND HAND injury, requiring surgery. Claim of PERMANENT DISABILITY and FUTURE SURGERIES to dominant hand.
SEXUAL ABUSE case in which plaintiff claimed
SEXUAL ABUSE case in which plaintiff claimed that she was abused for years by a COACH employed by a PUBLIC SCHOOL and that the school failed to address the abuse. Issues of NOTICE and extent of damage suffered were contested. Plaintiff made claim several decades after the abuse under AB 218.
TRIP AND FALL on sidewalk that had
TRIP AND FALL on sidewalk that had been outfitted with covered power cord to accommodate OUTDOOR DINING PARKLET. Plaintiff claimed that cord cover was inappropriate, creating a tripping hazard. Elderly plaintiff sustained cervical VERTEBRAL FRACTURE as well as facial lacerations.
SIDE SWIPE accident between SCHOOL BUS and
SIDE SWIPE accident between SCHOOL BUS and passenger vehicle resulting in claimed neck and lower back injuries to driver of passenger car. School bus was not carrying children at the time.
SUBROGATION claim against third party for reimbursement
SUBROGATION claim against third party for reimbursement of WORKERS’ COMPENSATION benefits paid by comp. carrier. Injured worker tripped and fell in parking lot sustaining an ankle injury. Workers’ comp. carrier claimed parking lot owner was negligent for failing to maintain PREMISES in a safe condition.