Significant
Cases
Disclaimer:The
cases and results set forth herein are a sampling of results achieved
on behalf of clients of the Law Offices of Kirk Bernard. 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.
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.
Read more about this record verdict.
$5,500,000.00 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.
$4,400,000.00 Settlement inclusive
of a life of lifetime annuity.
Automobile accident involving a defective seatbelt. 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.
$725,000.00 Settlement
Automobile accident in which intoxicated driver rearended 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.
$1,000,000.00 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.
$5,500,000.00 Verdict
Automobile accident involving common law alcohol liability case.
Plaintiff sustained fatal injuries.
$750,000.00 Settlement
Automobile accident involving a truck and motorcycle. Plaintiff
sustained severe injuries to foot requiring multiple surgeries.
$350,000.00 Settlement
Automobile head-on accident. Plaintiff sustained multiple fractures
to both legs and severe facial lacerations.
$300,000.00 Award
Automobile accident involving a truck and automobile. Plaintiff
sustained multiple injuries.
$1,525,000.00 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.
$250,000.00 Settlement
Automobile accident caused by negligent high speed driver. Plaintiff
sustained severe back injuries and facial lacerations.
Nursing Home/Elder Care Neglect/Abuse
$400,000.00 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 in violation
of failing to comply with the care plan.
$250,000.00 Settlement
80 year old woman who was a resident of a nursing care facility
in Oregon. 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.
Oregon law limits recovery in claims involving health care.
Product Liability
$950,000.00 Settlement plus a lifetime
annuity for the children in excess of $5,000,000.00.
Fatality involving a defective part that caused a helicopter to
crash onto the plaintiff. The deceased was a Hispanic immigrant
who worked as a janitor and was survived by two children and a common
law spouse.
$1,340,000.00 Verdict
Pole vaulting accident. High school student sustained severe head
injuries.
$4,037,500.00 Verdict
Crane construction accident resulting in leg amputation.
$4,000,000.00 Settlement
Trampoline accident resulting in quadriplegia.
$1,004,000.00 Settlement
Explosion of a boat/barge due to faulty construction causing leg
fractures and other injuries to two children.
$412,000.00 Total Settlement
Faulty hip implant device causing pain and subsequent surgeries
for two plaintiffs.
Premises Liability
$600,000.00 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.
Disclaimer:The
cases and results set forth herein are a sampling of results achieved
on behalf of clients of the Law Offices of Kirk Bernard. 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.
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