Significant Cases
The significant cases listed below are only a partial list of noteworthy personal injury cases we have won on behalf of our clients in California and across the nation. Many of our largest personal injury cases have resulted in confidential settlements that are not disclosed to the public and therefore are not shown here on our website.
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS
Record $27 Million Jury Award
City of San Francisco Municipal Railway truck crash that killed a 4-year-old girl and injured and severely traumatized her mother, the little girl’s best friend and her best friend’s grandmother. The jury awarded over $27 million in compensatory damages against the city of San Francisco after determining that the truck’s driver was negligent and that he was 100 percent responsible for the accident.
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$5.5 Million Verdict
Automobile accident involving common law alcohol liability case. Plaintiff sustained fatal injuries.
$5.5 Million Settlement
Motorcycle accident occurring when a construction defect was left in the roadway, causing the motorcyclist to lose control and be struck by a passing automobile. After 65 depositions and 2 years of litigation the case was settled 2 weeks prior to trial.
$4.4 Million Settlement Inclusive of Lifetime Annuity
Automobile accident involving a defective seat belt. The plaintiff child was a passenger in an automobile operated by his parents. The vehicle was involved in a head-on collision, causing traumatic brain injury to the child.
$1.525 Million Settlement
Automobile accident caused by a driver who was over-served alcohol at a restaurant/bar. Fatal injuries sustained by one passenger in vehicle hit by drunk driver and severe head injuries sustained by another passenger. Defendants claimed passengers entered vehicle with a drunk driver raising contributory negligence issues.
$1 Million Settlement
Automobile accident caused by a driver under the influence of alcohol who attempted to turn left in front of plaintiff, striking plaintiff head-on. Plaintiff sustained severe injuries including a broken knee which required surgery and facial lacerations.
$725,000 Settlement
Automobile accident in which intoxicated driver rear-ended a semi truck, causing severe injuries to his passenger. The driver claimed passenger, who was a bartender, was at fault for over-serving him prior to the accident.
$750,000 Settlement
Automobile accident involving a truck and motorcycle. Plaintiff sustained severe injuries to foot requiring multiple surgeries.
$350,000 Settlement
Automobile head-on accident. Plaintiff sustained multiple fractures to both legs and severe facial lacerations.
$300,000 Award
Automobile accident involving a truck and automobile. Plaintiff sustained multiple injuries.
$250,000 Settlement
Automobile accident caused by negligent high speed driver. Plaintiff sustained severe back injuries and facial lacerations.
NURSING HOME/ELDER CARE NEGLECT/ABUSE
$400,000 Settlement
70 year old woman who was a resident of a nursing care facility. She was dropped by an attendant who was attempting to transfer her from the bed to the wheelchair. She sustained serious injuries which ultimately resulted in her death. Nursing home was found to be in violation of the care plan.
$250,000 Settlement
80 year old woman who was a resident of a nursing care facility. Prior medical problems included multiple strokes. She died as a result of negligence in failing to follow the care plan. Defendants claimed she died from complications from her strokes.
PRODUCT LIABILITY
$4.037 Million Verdict
Crane construction accident resulting in leg amputation.
$4 Million Settlement
Trampoline accident resulting in quadriplegia.
Doe v. Doe – Confidential Settlement
Vehicle crash caused by tire tread separation resulted in critical injuries being inflicted upon the accident victim.
$1.34 Million Verdict
Pole vaulting accident. High school student sustained severe head injuries.
$1 Million Settlement
Explosion of a boat/barge due to faulty construction causing leg fractures and other injuries to two children.
$950,000 Settlement plus a lifetime annuity for the children in excess of $5 Million
Fatality involving a defective part that caused a helicopter to crash onto the plaintiff. The deceased was was survived by two children and his wife.
$412,000 Total Settlement
Faulty hip implant device causing pain and subsequent surgeries for two plaintiffs.
PREMISES LIABILITY
$2.00 Million Settlement
Cheerleader accident. Negligence due to inadequate supervision and safety procedures resulted in severe injuries inflicted upon a minor.
$600,000 Verdict
Elevator maintenance case which resulted in judgment against the elevator maintenance company. Building owner settled prior to trial for an additional $150,000.00. Plaintiff sustained back injuries requiring surgery.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
$5.5 Million Settlement
Medical negligence led to catastrophic brain injury. Preventable long term injuries inflicted upon a minor due to careless health care treatment.
* DISCLAIMER * The cases and results set forth herein are a sampling of results achieved on behalf of clients of the Nagelberg Bernard Law Group. This is a partial list and does not constitute a promise, guarantee or warranty of any kind. Please remember that these cases and the results achieved were determinant on many factors and results differ from case to case depending on the circumstances particular to each instance.
