This was a denied case and the Defendant disputed ALL liability and made no offer prior to trial. I gave oral arguments in the Court of Appeals and reversed a tentative decision against my client (which is unheard of) and Defended all the way to the California Supreme Court.
Client suffered multiple injuries and required home care, home modifications and transportation.
A heavily litigated claim for home care, transportation and petitions for penalties that was settled by C&R.
After many years of litigating home care needs, we obtained 24/7 home care and litigated penalties for the client.
Argued for 24/7 assisted living facility.
Trial award with lifetime future medical left open.
Defense attempted to argue spinal infarction that caused paralysis was not caused by truck accident.
The employer was uninsured, but we were successful in obtaining disability benefits, treatment, several sets of prosthetics and a substantial settlement through the Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund.
Client suffered amputation of their left hand and we were able to argue for multiple prosthetic sets.
S&W was also filed which was settled for $600,000.
Client obtained several prosthetic sets, including several situational sets after suffering multiple finger amputations to one hand.
Heavily litigated claim; multiple specialties and trial. The parties ultimately settled by C&R.
Heavily litigated, including multiple medical evaluations.
Case involved 4 full dependents and minor child who was awarded benefits until the age of 18.
Client suffered from shoulder and brain injuries, requiring 24/7 home care in place.
Wrongful termination claim stemming from a work related injury. 50 us Verdict 2017 (#26) Abarca v. Citizens of Humanity L.L.C. Additional attorney fees awarded under F.E.H.A. (in addition to the verdict), which exceeded the verdict. Defense never offered any settlement.
Trial award with lifetime future medical left open.
Long term construction worker with serious injuries to spine and knees.
Client obtained several prosthetic sets, including a back up set after suffering multiple finger amputations to one hand.
Client was found to be wheelchair dependent after suffering from multiple injuries, which rated to 100%.
Highly litigated claim with multiple panels and vocational experts. The matter proceeded to trial with a F&A finding the client 100% disabled and the parties ultimately settled by way of a C&R.
Heavily litigated, multiple specialties, and trials. The parties eventually settled by C&R.
Client was a truck driver who suffered severe spine injury leading to quadriparesis, requiring 24/7 home care services. Defendant agreed to settle in lieu of trial.
Client suffered an amputation of the left leg below the knee. The matter was settled shortly before the trial date on the issue of home modifications and ongoing TTD.
Client was found to be 100% disabled and continues to receive TTD at the max rate for the rest of his life.