Case Studies at State Law Firm

Our client was driving alongside the express lane on the freeway during bumper-to-bumper traffic when he was rear-ended at a high rate of speed. As a result of the collision, he sustained injuries to his neck and lower back.

Our client was physically assaulted (Stabbed) outside a restaurant and bar. We alleged that a substantial contributing factor to the assault and his resulting injuries was the restaurant’s failure to supervise the premises or provide adequate security. As the owner and operator of the property, the restaurant knew or should have known that patrons would be consuming alcohol and congregating, creating a foreseeable risk of harm, yet failed to take reasonable measures to ensure a safe environment.

Our client was a tenant in an apartment complex owned and managed by the defendants when she sustained a back injury after tripping and falling against a metal pool handrail. The fall was caused by chairs that had been improperly placed near the pool. We alleged that, as the property owners and management company, the defendants were responsible for maintaining and controlling the pool area to ensure it was safe for tenants but failed to do so, creating a hazardous condition.

Our client was side-swiped by a FedEx delivery truck while he was driving for work. He suffered injuries to his right shoulder, biceps, and jaw.

Our client suffered severe injuries after tripping and falling over an improperly maintained drain assembly, which left an exposed drain hole outside the entrance of Walmart. We alleged that Walmart was negligent in failing to properly maintain the drain assembly, thereby creating a hazardous condition.

A lawsuit was filed against the property owners and management company of our client’s apartment building after another tenant physically assaulted and severely injured our client. We alleged that the property owners and management company were responsible for maintaining, operating, controlling, and securing the building. Despite being aware of the assailant’s history of terrorizing other tenants and his dangerous propensities, they failed to take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of residents like our client.

While walking through a shopping center parking lot, our client slipped and fell over a buildup of liquid from a water drain, resulting in a fractured nose. Despite the initial challenges, our team demonstrated the shopping center’s negligence in maintaining safe conditions. We successfully litigated the case, securing a $225,000 settlement to cover medical expenses and support our client’s recovery.

Our client, with pre-existing conditions including cancer, was involved in a minimal impact car accident. Despite the seemingly minor collision, she experienced significant shoulder pain and was recommended for shoulder surgery. By meticulously presenting the impact of the accident on her pre-existing conditions, we secured a $250,000 settlement, ensuring our client received the necessary medical care and financial support.

During a house party, our client was assaulted when he answered the door and was punched in the jaw by another guest. The house, known for hosting frequent parties, typically had security, but on this particular night, none were present. We pursued the case and obtained a $300,000 settlement, holding the homeowner accountable for the lack of security and ensuring our client received justice and compensation for his injuries.

Our client was involved in a severe T-bone accident, resulting in multiple injuries that required injections and recommended surgery. Subsequently, the client experienced a slip and fall accident, necessitating surgery. Although the insurance company claimed the surgery was unrelated to the car accident, our dedicated team successfully argued for apportionment, securing a $705,000 settlement to cover all necessary medical treatments.