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UNINSURED MOTORIST claim where claimants alleged neck

UNINSURED MOTORIST claim where claimants alleged neck and back injuries as a result of a rear end collision. Issues involved causation, gaps in treatment and PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS.

WRONGFUL DEATH action brought by longtime partner

WRONGFUL DEATH action brought by longtime partner of decedent who died after being struck by truck while on her BICYCLE. Dispute centered on issue of whether plaintiff had STANDING TO SUE under California statute limiting standing to legal spouses. Plaintiff claimed that the relationship satisfied requirements for a VALID MARRIAGE under common law of another state, in which the couple had previously resided. Case settled after mediation and evaluation of these claims.

SLIP AND FALL on water near refrigerated

SLIP AND FALL on water near refrigerated case in grocery store. Plaintiff claimed injuries to her knees and back as a result and contended that any PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS were aggravated by the fall. A cross complaint was filed against the refrigeration maintenance vendor for contributing to the water leak.

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.

T-BONE TYPE AUTO ACCIDENT in which side

T-BONE TYPE AUTO ACCIDENT in which side air bags deployed, causing injury to ELDERLY PLAINTIFF who was stopped at red light.

TRIP AND FALL in darkened stairway with

TRIP AND FALL in darkened stairway with no HANDRAIL. Plaintiff fell down flight of stairs while exiting building in which she had attended a work sponsored social function. The stairway was intentionally kept dark for mood enhancement, however there was no handrail, contrary to REQUIRED BUILDING CODES. Plaintiff injured her shoulder and hip and underwent surgery on the shoulder. Case involved discussion of WORKERS’ COMPENSATION benefits and satisfaction of the COMP LIEN as well as a COMPROMISE AND RELEASE (C & R) of the comp case.