TRUCK v AUTOMOBILE: PULMONARY INJURIES
Isenberg v. Anheuser Busch, Inc., et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC367926
Loree Isenberg was a front seat passenger in a vehicle that was struck by a Budweiser truck. The truck driver swerved into oncoming traffic when a bee flew into his cab. Defendants claimed that the truck driver wasn’t negligent because of the emergency situation that the bee caused. Law Offices of Carlson & Johnson LLP filed the lawsuit and prosecuted the case through trial.
$4,532,771.00 – Jury Verdict
PRODUCT LIABILITY – RENTAL CAR: LEG INJURY
Christian v. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. RCV37280
Mr. Christian was on leave from the U.S. Marine Corps. and rented a vehicle from Defendants. The vehicle got a flat tire and Mr. Christian pulled over in the center median of the freeway. While changing tire he was struck by another vehicle. Law Offices of Carlson & Johnson LLP filed a lawsuit alleging that the rental vehicle had a pre-existing dent in the rim that caused the tire to deflate. Defendants argued that the vehicle struck an object in the freeway that caused the flat tire and the driver that struck Mr. Christian was the sole cause of the accident.
$1,110,000.00 – Jury Verdict
MULTIPLE SEMI TRUCK REAR END ACCIDENT: NECK INJURY
McRaney v. PCH Enterprises, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. NC029658
Timothy McRaney was a cement truck driver when he was involved in a 5 semi truck rear-end accident on the freeway. Defendants all pointed the finger at each other and said Mr. McRaney had degenerative disc disease that caused the necessity for a cervical fusion 2 years later. Law Offices of Carlson & Johnson LLP filed a lawsuit against all 4 drivers.
$925,000.00 – Settlement
TRUCK v PEDESTRIAN: WRONGFUL DEATH OF 8 YEAR OLD BOY
Doe Mother v. Doe Delivery Truck, Case Confidential due to settlement terms
An 8 year old boy was struck by a truck while he was fixing his bike in the street in front of his house. Defendants contended that the boy was at fault along with his mother for not supervising her son. Law Offices of Carlson & Johnson LLP filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
$780,000.00 – Confidential Settlement
TRUCK v. AUTOMOBILE: NECK & BACK INJURY
Shepherd v. Saribekyan, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CVBS700046
Ronald Shepherd was traveling on the freeway late at night when he heard a noise coming from his engine. He slowed down to hear the noise when he noticed a big rig closing in on him from behind. When he realized the truck wasn’t slowing down, Mr. Shepherd tapped his brakes to alert the truck driver. He was rear-ended. Defendants contended that Mr. Shepherd slowed down on the freeway because he fell asleep and when he woke up he slammed on his brakes causing the accident. Law Offices of Carlson & Johnson LLP filed suit.
$700,000.00 – Settlement
PRODUCT LIABILITY – MACHINE: HAND INJURY
Quevedo v. Zuellig Botanicals, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. TC020032
Carlos Quevedo was injured by a milling machine (airlock) device that was manufactured in the 1970s. Mr. Quevedo got his hand stuck in the machine and suffered a “de-gloving” hand injury. Law Offices of Carlson & Johnson LLP filed a lawsuit against a company Butler Manufacturing Company that purchased the company in the 1990s.
$500,000.00 – Settlement
TRUCK v. MINI VAN: LEG INJURIES
Rodriguez, et al. v. HASA, Inc., et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC386674
Edith Rodriquez was traveling down a street in Anaheim, California with her two children when she was cut off by a semi truck turned into a driveway in front of her. Mrs. Rodrizuez rear-ended the semi truck as it was entering the driveway. The Anaheim Police Department determined that Mrs. Rodriquez was the cause of the accident. Law Offices of Carlson & Johnson LLP filed suit on behalf of Mrs. Rodriquez and her two minor children. Law Offices of Carlson & Johnson LLP through extensive discovery were able to show that it was the truck driver that was at fault. Through expert witnesses Law Offices of Carlson & Johnson LLP proved that when the semi truck went to turn into the driveway he pulled into the lane to the left (fast lane) before turning.
$430,000.00 – Settlement
AUTOMOBILE v. PEDESTRIAN: HEAD INJURY/PARTIAL LOSS OF TASTE
Baheza v. FMG, Inc., et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC386673
Silvia Baheza was crossing the street in Orange County when she was struck by an automobile driven by one of the defendants. Ms. Baheza was knocked down and suffered a head injury that caused her to lose some of her ability to taste and smell. The defendants claimed that Ms. Baheza was faking her injuries. Law Offices of Carlson & Johnson LLP filed a lawsuit against the driver and his company.
$400,000.00 – Settlement
AUTOMOBILE v. AUTOMOBILE: NECK INJURY
DeAngelis v. Groux, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2008 00114421
Carolyn DeAngelis was rear-ended on the freeway. The damage to Ms. DeAngelis’ vehicle was only $600.00 and she was able to drive away from the scene and continuing working. Ms. DeAngelis subsequently began to suffer neck pain and began treating. Defendant claimed that the force was insufficient to cause any injuries and Ms. DeAngelis had a pre-existing injury (neck surgery) that was causing her pain. Law Offices of Carlson & Johnson LLP filed a lawsuit against the driver.
$390,000.00 – Settlement
AUTO v MOTORCYCLE: NECK INJURY
Jason Harrison v. Loretta Walker, Case not filed due to quick settlement.
Jason Harrison was traveling southbound on a motorcycle on Beach Blvd. Was a vehicle driven by Ms. Walker turned left directly in front of Mr. Harrison. Defendants contended that Mr. Harrison was speeding at that was the cause of the accident. Law Offices of Carlson & Johnson LLP threatened to file a lawsuit if Hartford Insurance Company did not pay its policy limits.
$300,000.00 – Policy Limit Settlement
ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING ACCIDENT: EYE INJURY
Daniel Doe Minor v. Leonard E., Case not filed due to quick settlement
Daniel was a minor over at his friends garage when a BB gun was brought out. As the children began to play with the gun it discharged and struck Daniel in the eye. The insurance company first blamed the boy for playing around with the gun. Daniel’s father hired Law Offices of Carlson & Johnson LLP who quickly settled the claim for the policy limits.
Confidential Policy Limit Settlement
AUTOMOBILE PRODUCT LIABILITY/STABILITY & ROOF CRUSH: WRONGFUL DEATH
Doe Heirs v. Doe Vehicle Manufacturer, Case Confidential due to settlement terms
The heirs to this lawsuit lost their father in a single vehicle roll over accident that happened on the freeway. Law Offices of Carlson & Johnson LLP filed a lawsuit on behalf of the heirs against the vehicle manufacturer alleging design defects that included stability issues and crash-worthiness.
Confidential Settlement
TIRE DEFECT – PRODUCT LIABILITY: WRONGFUL DEATH
Doe Heirs v. Doe Tire Manufacturer, Case Confidential due to settlement terms
The heirs hired Law Offices of Carlson & Johnson LLP to brings claims against a tire manufacturer for the death of their relative from a tire separation accident. Doe tire manufacturer blamed the deceased driver for not being able to control the vehicle and claimed that the tire was abused and not maintained properly.
Confidential Settlement
TIRE DEFECT – CAUSING VEHICLE ACCIDENT: NECK & BACK INJURIES
Doe Injured v. Doe Tire Manufacturer, Case Confidential due to settlement terms
A husband and wife were driving home when another vehicle had one of its tires separate causing that vehicle to lose control and strike Does vehicle causing serious injuries. Law Offices of Carlson & Johnson LLP filed claims against both the negligent driver and tire manufacturer of the other vehicles tires.
Confidential Settlement
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