PERSONAL INJURY

Representative Cases - PERSONAL INJURY

Guest on karaoke filming claims he was directed to an area where he fell off the stage causing injuries.

Extra onset injured by unidentified worker; develop chronic injury; dispute over studio control of filming.

Classic McDonald’s coffee cup spill onto passenger.

Plaintiff injured in three separate accidents as passenger in two ubers and one lyft.

Cerebral palsy patient scalded by hot water from shower drawn by caregiver.

Food delivery service driver assaults customer after following her into house when asking for ID.

Swap meet seller trips on crates left in passageway between sellers; back damage. Swapmeet policy has all vendors/sellers indemnify swapmeet for all claims.

Employee of unlicensed painting contractor falls from ladder while painting: property owner though painter was licensed, issue of statutory employer and obligations of prior owner who repaired the roof.

Plaintiff thrown off bicycle in bike path dangerous condition about to be repaired: inadequate warning, plaintiff had long history of alcohol and drug use.

Slip on public toilet in retail store from feces and filth on floor; toilet locked due to homeless abuse; claims of no notice.

Customer in strip mall is robbed and beaten over Rolex watch midday; suit against property owner for inadequate security.

Plaintiff develops NMS after over-prescription of Haldol in psychiatric setting with no medical oversight.

Licensed jockey thrown from race horse during exercise from leg wrappings unraveling now in wheelchair: dispute over track as well as guild liability.

Kids living in motel jump on back of truck which drives off without looking, tossing kids and resulting in paraplegia.

Scarring damage from tattoo removal.

Disputed liability car crash where 9 month old fetus dies 3 days later: issue of whether baby was born “alive” to permit wrongful death action.

Scarring from tattoo removal on plaintiff with body dysmorphia.

Double freeway accident where decedent spins out in rain, then gets hit by oncoming car driven by driver on his way to work with course and scope issues.

Fall on sagging wire strung to control traffic into restroom at state beach.

Bicyclist hit riding on sidewalk around commercial hedge that concealed oncoming traffic; serious abdominal injuries; preservation of video issues; lack of notice issues.

Massive injuries from motorcycle driven while filming, crashes into car on the street.

UI Accident with arthroscopy surgery, liened medical care. Carrier found Instagram photos of P, a trainer, doing exercises contradicting claims of injury; P says they are old photos newly posted

Injury in Lyft vehicle by unlicensed driver; question of independent Lyft liability re driver as employee or independent contractor.

Guest in trust building retreat on property uses child swing which breaks and causes broken hip. Issues re warnings of use as well as weight limit on swing.

Newborn in NICU given another mother’s colostrum in error.

Rear-ender with thousands in liened orthopedic procedures/surgeries: suit for medmalpractice against surgeon referred by original plaintiff counsel.

Wrongful death of child and 9 month fetus but plaintiff with no insurance; deposit of cash deposit two months after the accident as proof of financial responsibility.

Worker delivering cars injured when another worker backs into him; dispute over preexisting injuries, liened medical vendors.

Traffic collision by out of control driver smashing into car parked on freeway shoulder, killing one child and a 9 month fetus and injuring another child; plaintiff had no insurance.

Bigrig moved into lane hitting passenger vehicle in blind spot.

Plaintiff doing community service on back of truck unloading trash bags dumped off when city truck accelerated, tbi diagnosis.

Fractured foot from depression in floor drain in public restroom on cruise ship; prior history of weakness in foot and leg.

Wrongful death from cardiac arrest after two hour shoulder surgery lasted 8 hours; octogenarian surgeon; issues of injection into blood stream instead of muscle.

Rear-ender on freeway totaling P car; P Carpenter, out of work 18 months from having been terminated by employer and losing position with union.

Broken elbow suffered in collapse of arm on tricep dip machine in gym..

80 year old tenant slips on ramp violating codes on slope and lack of rails

“McDonald’s spilled coffee” case involving hot tea from coffee kiosk in grocery store causing second degree burns, defective cup

Injuries to chest from rough sex in sporadic relationship with sports figure

Wrongful death head-on into motorcycle with VC192 charges pending/ decedent leading double life unknown to family; confusing left turn signage by city

Auto versus pedestrian in crosswalk; defense convinced this was insurance fraud

Rape allegations by model in fashion industry with me-too evidence

Sleeping passenger on bus thrown when driver made a turn; subsequently deceased from unrelated matter; passenger had meth in system

Driver rearended by massive tour bus

Aunt bitten by rescue dog belonging to niece she was visiting, fell and broke nose, eye damage and bite on hip, coverage issues by homeowner policy

Delivery man slips on slippery stairs during rain while delivering products

New rescue dog attacks visiting relative who falls and breaks nose, neck injuries

Illegal left turn injuries with over $300,000 in meds with claim of damages from diabetes vs accident

18 year old on first job delivering food rearends plaintiff, negligent entrustment claims

Wrongful death on freeway from driver confused by signage in construction zone

Wrongful death action when trainee killed when crane on uneven surface tipped over

Tenant fell on crumbling stairway step and fractured his jaw

60+ woman hit in crosswalk and had pelvis, legs etc crushed; missed mother’s funeral

Traffic collision with passenger-plaintiff 37 weeks pregnant and baby stillborn days later
Slip and fall resulting in miscarriage

Dangerous condition of pothole causing injury during Halloween parade in West Hollywood

Leg and back damage from leg plunging into broken sidewalk vault

Nonagenarian pedestrian hit in crosswalk resulting in dementia and loss of quality of life

Slip on marble floor in lobby on video with prior slip: Video shows plaintiff tripping on her own foot: Plaintiff described sticky floor catching her foot. Two broken wrists

P hit by riderless motorcycle that was laid down by driver then three weeks later rear-ended by police detective

80+ year old patient with balance problems falls in physical therapy session when therapist steps away; multiple prior medical issues re causation

Bigrig drifted into next lane causing car to spin out and crash; spinal surgery and PTSD resulting

UIM case with uncontested liability but contested claims of TBI on octogenarian

Wrongful death for shooting of young man by security guard in store; dispute between bio-mom and twin sister as heir with standing

Bank customer breaks ankle walking through parking lot on curb constructed by vendor hired by owner who leased property to the bank; each claiming the other is responsible

Tenant suffered third degree burns from fire when fire extinguisher provided by landlord either failed or was improperly used

Employee falls from back of truck tailgate while being transported to vehicle he was employed to detail

Bar brawl with suit by instigator of brawl for greater injuries

Driver unloading cargo injured by malfunctioning dock leveler

Passengers in rideshare car injured in accident

Rape of tenant by vagrant stalking her from back alley

Foot and leg injury from fall on team building company exercise

Race discrimination and violation of Unruh for discrimination on disability when retail outlet accosted customer taking cart outside perimeter of store

Crushed foot by truck following directions to make turn and plaintiff turns his back

Sexual battery allegations against two-year boyfriend with mutual claims of aggression; celebrity athlete

Damages from refusal of memorial home to allow family to see deceased father before cremation

Plaintiff at gym choked out in assault by UFC fighter with fighter as well as UFC being sued as the “employer” and “supervisor” of the fighter

Concussion injuries and years of headaches from coming down slide atop tall building

Hand bitten by pitbull

Four year old bitten in face by dog in park

Customer in massage spa burned by hot towel heated up in microwave

Plaintiff injured in head-on crash caused by a rogue driver coming wrong way on freeway into the defendant who turned and hit plaintiff

Pedestrian in crosswalk hit by traffic control officer in truck; possible amputation of leg

Arm crushed when customer assisted tow truck driver in loading vehicle onto truck

Motorcycle driver and passenger struck by rideshare driver going through intersection with hidden stop sign

Suit for infliction of herpes in relationship initiated on internet website “arrangements”

TBI from blow to head when customer walked into restricted area

Fall in public parking lot on tire stop

Competing claims of negligence on two cars entering into same lane

Competing claims of assault, first against parking lot attendant trying to stop errant vehicle, and attendant subsequently attacking driver causing concussion

Fall on cruise ship theater steps when lights suddenly extinguished

Disputed claims of speed racing and wrongful death

Multiple vehicle collisions on freeway and disputed claims of which caused fatality, initiated by unknown reasons of first driver drifting across lanes

Eye injury from debris from firework display at outdoor concert venue

Damages from electrocution by homeowner touching negligently installed temporary power box during mold remediation work

Cruise ship injuries from external door slamming back on ankle of passenger

Crushed hand of truck driver accepting load onto trailer of truck

Assault by one client against another in sauna at fitness studio

Injury to passenger from falling ceiling in cabin

Cognitive injuries from fall by autistic plaintiff chased by unrestrained dog

Defendant driver making right turn runs over plaintiff’s foot who was in unmarked crosswalk

Claims of sexual groping by stranger coming into hotel room

Crushed finger on shoreboat from Catalina out to moored boat returning from annual function

Elderly (80) theatergoer slipped in theater bathroom causing hip replacement

Bicycle handles and brakes fail on new bicycle causing injury to teenager

Injuries from consumption of fugu at restaurant

Wrongful death of only son returning from work crashing into rear of stalled truck on freeway; THC in system of the decedent

Bar fight in which bouncers beat up plaintiff in parking lot mistaking him for unruly customer.

Vitreal detachment caused when cruise passengers threw streamers from upper deck.

Slip in cruise ship room after being denied requested ADA compliant cabin.

Plaintiff hit by semi truck with subsequent roll over.

Indemnification demand by tenant for suit by customer from fall in common area.

Two elderly occupants of elevator injured when it dropped abruptly. Dispute over liability between city and elevator company.

Slip and fall from flare debris in crosswalk resulting in broken shoulder.

Auto versus bicycle where Plaintiff was thrown into path of car after hitting pothole.

Garbage truck cut off plaintiff.

Slip on mat entering grocery store.

Broken wrist complications from fall limiting professional magician’s ability to do close-up magic.

Fall on water onboard cruise ship in public restrooms. Fractured ankle.

Injury to head of customer of restaurant when plank flew off scaffolding at front door of business.

Bodily injury (paraplegic) from gang shooting in restaurant.

Fall on unknown substance in public bathroom, shattered knee.

Slip outside cruise ship while reentering on gangplank.

Neck injury on cruise ship when staff lost control of table which rolled into and crushed plaintiff.

Injury to hand of physician-plaintiff when separating Defendant’s attacking dog.

Claims of battery and sexual assault against parent by child based on recovered memories.

Claims of brain damage and month long coma from fall from apartment roof by intoxicated tenant.

Claim for millions for charges of sexual abuse over a period of 7 years starting at 3 years old, against father.

Slip at hotel restaurant causing broken hip.

Blind bus rider either was hit by bus in cross walk or walked into bus.

Multiple dog bite cases brought by postal workers walking by, neighbors walking by, dogs leaping from enclosed yards, dogs loose on street, prior bites, etc.

Battery by security guard following charges of shoplifting.

Damages from medications causing renal failure following fall at a construction site.

Auto accident with claims damages caused loss of ability to nurse baby.

Underinsured motorist claim in broadside accident with $200,000 in medical damages.

DUI rear-ender with plaintiff claiming disability and inability to continue work, loss of employment as nanny with Middle Eastern royalty.

Fatalities from double car crash caused by hydroplaning on 405 freeway after rains and claims against DOT and State for failure to clear drains on freeway.

Officer killed two pedestrians in walkway while racing to scene of crime with no lights or sirens.

Wrongful death action against elder home regarding Alzheimer patient who lost 26 pounds in 25 days unnoticed by staff.

Absentee father demanding share of settlement on wrongful death of estranged child.

Dozens of slip and falls on sidewalks with serious to trivial defects, broken hips, broken wrists, elbows, teeth, nerve damage.

Claims of rape of 14 year old by another 14 year old and publication of video after encounter in middle school.

Student playing football was tackled causing brain damage. Claims of dangerous condition of turf on football field.

Injuries to face of model kicked in the face by performer onstage at gentlemen’s club.

Fall backwards on restaurant steps after being directed by restaurant hostess to ATM machine breaking both feet.

Fall on plastic hangar left on floor at major clothing retailer.

Slip in restaurant caught on camera over apparent liquid on floor causing loss of front teeth.

Suit against driver who killed a holocaust survivor crossing street in unmarked crosswalk.

Negligence/wrongful death claims against County of Los Angeles and Department of Child Protective Services for failure to protect plaintiff’s daughter, killed by family relative.

Action against County and Sheriff for injuries to pretrial detainee in County custody resulting in broken vertebrae.

Rear-ender with claims of medical damage including causing alcoholism as a result of the crash.

Rear-ender hit and run and DUI involving an employee driving the company car.

Wrongful Death medical malpractice by Physician’s assistant at clinic failing to send P to emergency room. He died that night.

Invasion robbery of customer and salesperson at retail store.

Wrongful Death from slip on mopped floor. Seven months later death from thrombosis.

Multiple suits against cemetery for negligent disinterment, breakage of burial vaults and improper handling of remains.

Slip on freshly painted stairway in rental units.

Wrongful death from truck hitting plaintiff vehicle on freeway while having defective brakes.

Trip on sidewalk curb in apartment complex.

Traumatic brain injury and personality change from fall on collapsing balcony.

Wrongful death from trip on raised sidewalk, falling onto face and dying.

Dog bite from neighbor with counterclaims of taunting of dog.

Wrongful death from heroin-meth overdose while in recovery facility.

Wrongful death in fall from horse during excursion on all-inclusive tour for elderly clients.

Slip on grapes in produce section of grocery store.

Elderly driver hit two pedestrians in cross walk.

Cruiseship injury upon reentry of ship on uneven surface resulting in broken bones.

Cruiseship deck injury to leg from salt spear on deck chair.

Traumatic brain injury from being hit by flying equipment from construction site.

Trip on electrical outlet on casino floor, aggravating mental health sensitivities.

Assault by security guard in Hollywood club.

Child injured by hanging while unsupervised in commercial establishment.

Wrongful death from bigrig drifting across freeway lanes.

Compression fracture from adventure boat ride with no waivers or orientation provided.

Premises liability with injury from stepping into gopher hole.
Injuries resulting in CPRS.

Auto collision of two cars running over pedestrian.

Injury to foot from pedicure.

Child fell 25 feet from tree ropes course.

Wrongful death in light rearender into cancer patient.

Rape of intoxicated customer of Hollywood club.

Multiple cases with falls on MTA and other public buses.

Coverage dispute over serious injuries from collapse of gate on filming site.

Unsterilized needle used on plaintiff after use on HIV and HEP C patient.

Wrongful death and brain injuries from carbon monoxide poisoning in hotel room from guest’s bbq grill.

Sexual assault of massage client; suit against landlord and masseuse.

Mold exposure in rental property to tenant.

Injuries from fall on highly technical bicycling ride and claims of gross negligence by follow club bicyclist.

Slip and fall coming from dental procedure of plaintiff who had been using medicinal marijuana.

Cruise-ship injury: Broken wrist from falling on dance floor during organized dance.

Fall on gangway exiting cruise-ship and breaking wrist

Torn rotator cuff from drunk boat driver ramming his boat into plaintiff’s moored boat.
Traumatic brain injury from collapse of dental x-ray machine onto patient Suit against manufacturer and Dentist.

Confrontation with bouncers in club resulted in hand injury and criminal conviction.

Left turn crash causing speech defects and tbi.

Slip and fall on spilled ice cream within 18 minutes of last sweep in mall.

Slip and fall on raised concrete stand for trash cans in common area: loss of six front teeth.

Back to back rearenders one month apart with dispute of separateness of injuries.

Customer at gym claims assault and use of gay epithets and resulting serious emotional distress.

Fall in shower and on deck during drill on cruise ship with competing claims of which fall caused back injuries.

90 year old knocked down by neighbor dog while walking on sidewalk, loss of use of hands for three months.

Slip and fall in bar bathroom on spilled water; plaintiff intoxicated.

Coverage dispute over serious injuries from collapse of gate on filming site.

Unsterilized needle used on plaintiff after use on HIV and HEP C patient.

Wrongful death and brain injuries from carbon monoxide poisoning in hotel room from guest’s bbq grill.

Sexual assault of massage client; suit against landlord and masseuse.

Mold exposure in rental property to tenant.

Injuries from fall on highly technical bicycling ride and claims of gross negligence by follow club bicyclist.

Slip and fall coming from dental procedure of plaintiff had been using medicinal marijuana.

Cruiseship injury: Broken wrist from falling on dance floor during organized dance.

Fall on gangway exiting cruiseship and breaking wrist.

Torn rotator cuff from drunk boat driver ramming his boat into plaintiff’s moored boat.

Traumatic brain injury from collapse of dental x-ray machine onto patient Suit against manufacturer and Dentist.

Confrontation with bouncers in club resulted in hand injury and criminal conviction.

Suit for infliction of herpes in relationship initiated on internet website “arrangements”.

Traumatic brain injury from blow to head when customer walked into restricted area.