Case Results

Our client was stopped at an intersection for a red light when another vehicle, driven by a drunk driver, failed to stop at the intersection and rear ended her vehicle. Our client sustained severe injuries and multiple surgeries as a result of the collision. We obtained a judgment against the at-fault driver in the amount of $2,184,727.39.

Our client was driving on a snowy road when a fast moving truck coming towards him begin to slide. Our client pulled his truck onto the shoulder, but the other truck collided with his truck. Despite our client’s pre-existing conditions, at trial we established that his old injuries were worsened, and his new injuries were related to the collision.

Our clients were seriously injured when a semi-trailer truck jackknifed and collided with their car on an out of state interstate highway. One client received $857,142.86, and the other received $167,857.14.

Our client was riding his motorcycle between work meetings when he was hit by another driver. We were able to recover benefits for the accident as well as workers’ compensation benefits in the amount of $710,000.

A fire killed five workers, and injured others. We alleged that the facility owner and its contractors failed to provide a safe working environment. We responded to multiple motions to dismiss and we were able to recover workers’ compensation benefits in Colorado in additional to benefits from California which was where the employees lived. We also brought a civil suit and collected over $5.5 million for the injured workers and the families of the deceased workers.

The wife of our client stopped on the interstate to assist a motorist involved in a rollover accident. After calling 911, she was standing on the fog line of the interstate when she was struck and tragically killed.

A grandmother was killed when a reckless driver turned a corner at a high rate of speed, drove upon the sidewalk, and killed the woman and her dog. The firm collected a total of $357,500 for the family.

Two coal miners were killed when the mine roof caved in. We were able to obtain lifelong workers’ compensation benefits for the widows and also settle a civil action in the district court. The firm was able to show that workers’ compensation benefits were due and that the parent corporation was also likely because it was aware that the operating company was improperly documenting mine condition reports, and required miners to work under unsafe conditions.

Our client worked in an out of state coal mine. As a result of unsafe conditions in the mine, an explosion occurred and he and others were injured. His district court civil case was settled for $1,500,000.

In this case, our clients were injured while cleaning an oil storage. We alleged that the defendants were responsible for providing a safe environment for the workers. The defense argued our clients were responsible. Nevertheless, a significant settlement was reached for both employees.

We alleged that there was a defective air bag system and that the auto manufacturer had a duty to warn auto passengers that its vehicles were dangerous when children were in the front passenger seat. The auto manufacturer denied both allegations and claimed improper seat belt use. The case settled out of court for $720,000.

Cause of death and liability was contested. Court of appeals reversed the district court judge, who had dismissed the case. The case was remanded back to the district court which permitted out client to reach a settlement with the defendant.

Our client worked in county government. Shortly after informing her boss that she was pregnant, the county eliminated our client’s job and terminated her employment. The jury found discrimination and substantial loss of past and future earnings. The final judgement was for $1,007,423.91.

The jury found that the employer terminated the employment of a long term “motor man” because he filed a petition to reopen his workers’ compensation case in order to obtain a needed surgery.

Our client was injured at work. Due to his injuries, he was given work restrictions, which his employer chose not to accommodate. Our client attempted to apply for a new position in the company, and was not given the position. We alleged that our client was retaliated against due to his work injury, and a trial was held.

Our 30 clients entrusted their deceased loved ones to a local funeral home. The employees of the funeral home dismembered and sold body parts or the entire body of our client’s deceased family members without obtaining the family’s consent. The clients received a combined judgment that exceeded $15,000,000, plus interest, attorney’s fees, and costs.

The firm has represented thousands of clients who collectively have received millions of dollars for exposure to radiation and other toxic substances while working. Uranium industry workers or qualifying beneficiaries may qualify for benefits under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Ace (RECA). Energy workers or qualifying beneficiaries may qualify for benefits under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (EEOICP).

The firm is involved in four types of Federal Multidistrict Litigation Cases. These include: Taxotere (Breast Cancer Drug), Biomet Hip Implants (M2a), DePuy Hip Implants (Pinnacol), and Takata Air Bags.