RECENT LEGAL NEWS AND CASE RESULTS
The following are some examples of the successful results San Diego serious injury Attorney Robert Wallenstein has obtained for his personal injury clients. If you have an injury similar to the ones described below or another serious injury, please contact Mr. Wallenstein at 866-822-3923 to schedule an appointment.
Auto Accident, $960,000
Auto accident intersection collision with disputed liability. Plaintiff suffered injuries requiring surgery to his shoulder, neck and back. Defendant, a large corporation, hired its own orthopedic surgeon/biomechanic engineer who testified that plaintiff's injuries were relatively minor and that plaintiff's surgeries were unnecessary. Defendant's pre-trial offer of $40,000 was rejected. Result: Jury trial resulting in judgment for plaintiff of $960,000.
Wrist Injury, $285,000
Plaintiff fainted and fell down at work after being exposed to carbon monoxide fumes caused by defendant contractor's use of gasoline powered concrete saw in adjacent office suite. Plaintiff fractured her wrist when she fell. The fracture healed but plaintiff developed a mild case of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy which defendant's medical experts disputed. Case settled shortly before trial for $285,000.
Back Injury, $250,000
Rear-end collision with minor visible damage to both vehicles. Plaintiff had unrelenting lower back pain until he received successful lumbar surgery employing a new, controversial method. Defendant argued that based on the minor vehicle damage and negative MRI of plaintiff's lumbar spine, plaintiff at most suffered minor muscle strains and his surgery was unnecessary. Plaintiff convinced the trial judge that the methods used by defendant's biomechanical engineering expert were unreliable and the judge precluded the expert from testifying. Result: Jury verdict for Plaintiff with $250,000 recovery.
Wrist & Knee Injury, $235,000
Plaintiff's car was broadsided by a City employee while on-the-job. Plaintiff suffered a wrist fracture and injuries to both knees which required arthroscopic surgery. The City denied liability but after extensive negotiations, the case settled shortly before trial with the City paying plaintiff $235,000.
Back Injury, $122,000
Plaintiff was shopping at a retail store when a 4'11" 75 year-old female employee opened a door into plaintiff knocking plaintiff on to her side as she was crouched down looking at a lower shelf display. Plaintiff's injuries led to chronic low back pain despite chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage, medication and injections. Plaintiff ultimately underwent facet joint nerve blocks and finally obtained significant relief. Defendant store admitted liability but contended that it was unlikely the small, elderly employee could have opened the door hard enough to injure the plaintiff and at most, plaintiff suffered mild sprains/strains. Defendant contended that the nerve blocks were unnecessary and they were not responsible to pay for those medical procedures. The highest pre-trial offer from defendant store was $15,000, which plaintiff rejected. Result: Jury verdict for plaintiff of $122,000 plus pre-judgment interest and costs. Several of the jurors commented after trial that the plaintiff's attorney cross-examined defendant's medical expert so successfully that the jury thought the defense expert was on plaintiff's side.
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