Effective California Mediator

Case Results: Non-Vehicular Personal Injury

Claim of MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY sustained

Claim of MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY sustained as a result of fall in WHEELCHAIR while plaintiff was being transported in specially equipped transit van. Claimant alleged that van driver improperly secured wheelchair, allowing it to flip backwards on a sharp turn. Claimed injuries include mild cognitive impairment, PTSD, and recurring headache.

DOG BITE incident in which plaintiff gardener

DOG BITE incident in which plaintiff gardener was attacked by employer’s pit bull which was inadvertently left loose in the yard when plaintiff came to work. Plaintiff sustained superficial bite wounds which eventually healed. Plaintiff also claimed to have sustained EMOTIONAL TRAUMA resulting in extreme anxiety around dogs which negatively affected his ability to work for employers with dogs.

DRUNK DRIVER ran through stop sign and

DRUNK DRIVER ran through stop sign and broadsided one vehicle with two passengers, pushing it into a third vehicle that was consequently pushed into bank of trees. Three injured parties sought DIVISION OF POLICY LIMITS from defendant driver, now deceased.

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.