Verdicts and Settlements for Auto Accidents, Construction Accidents, and More – Case Lawyer in Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, Bakersfield and San Bernardino
The Law Offices of Edward J. Deason is a law firm that specializes in representing the injured, with a trial practice devoted to representing catastrophically injured persons and victims of insurance bad faith. Edward J. Deason has been involved in settlements of more than $40 million in the last 11 years alone. If you are the victim of a personal injury such as an auto or construction accident, a lawyer from our Los Angeles firm can assist you.
Previous Accident Verdicts and Settlements
- A product liability and negligence case against a forklift manufacturer and several others, resulting from an accident when the electric forklift overturned and the battery crushed the operator, rendering him a quadriplegic. The settlement exceeded $11.4 million, in addition to the workers' compensation benefits paid. (Confidential)
- A medical malpractice case where a surgeon operated on the wrong side of the back. Arbitration award of $1.23 million. (Vaknin v. Kaiser Permanente)
- A machine operator had his hands crushed and burned when the employer removed the safety guard from a power press. Settlement of $1.95 million. (Confidential)
- A high school student was assaulted by a fellow student and suffered profound brain injuries. The case was litigated with the assistance of another law firm. The case settled for $6.9 million. (Reves v. Rim of the World High School)
- In an insurance bad faith case, a family's home flooded and developed mold. The insurance company paid the family approximately $50,000 and closed its file, even though substantial reconstruction was needed. After filing suit, an appraisal hearing and a binding arbitration, the insurance company paid more than $1.1 million. (Prosniewski vs. Golden Eagle Insurance Company)
- A paraplegic being transported in a medical van sustained multiple leg fractures. His case settled for $1.25 million (Waddell v. Goodfaith Medical Transportation, Inc.)
- An immigrant father was killed in a traffic collision. The defendants only had $750,000 in insurance. Working with another firm, the case settled for $1.14 million (Palacios v. Cousins Carpet)
- A young woman was a passenger in a freeway accident sustaining disputed head injuries. The defendants offered $75,000.00. The jury award over $250,000.00 (DiIoli v. Sierra West)
- In a Federal Employer's Liability Act case, a railroad employee was involved in a low speed collision injured his back and underwent surgery. His case settled for $627,333.00 (Confidential)
- In a medical malpractice case, a patient at Kaiser sued when a surgeon punctured her intestines during surgery. Arbitration award of $389,400 (Begly v. Kaiser Permanente)
- A truck driver injured his back opening a defective dock leveler mechanism. He had undergone back surgery 20 years before the accident and further surgery was recommended after this accident. The jury verdict totaled $859,600 including costs and interest. (Contreras v. Vans, Inc)
- A librarian tripped and fell on a rug inside a revolving door injuring her wrists, hip, and legs. The jury verdict totaled $687,900. (Mainardi v. Shuwa)
- In one auto accident case, a farm worker sustained injuries and his wife was killed in a motor vehicle collision. The settlement will provide more than $2 million, including future payments. (Campos v. Hightower)
- A worker at a tune-up shop injured his neck and underwent surgery after part of the ceiling struck him. The defendants offered nothing. The jury awarded $582,287. (Reaevas v. Econo Lube 'N" Tune)
- An oilfield worker broke his ankle in an explosion resulting in surgery. His case settled for $550,000. (Confidential)
- A nurse slipped and fell causing a neck injury and pain syndrome. Her case settled for $700,000. (Jones v. SIR)
- A 46 year old man was killed in an automobile v. truck accident. His parents recovered $700,000. (Confidential)
- A union warehouseman was struck by cartons of china, which were improperly stacked by the shipper. The warehouseman could no longer do heavy lifting because of a back injury. The jury verdict was $433,000. The defendant had offered $40,000 before trial. (Braxton v. Syracuse China)
- A union member's fiancée was involved in an automobile accident that caused facial and back injuries. The auto accident case settled with the total present and future payments to exceed $1 million. The settlement was negotiated by Edward Deason, auto accident lawyer in Los Angeles. (Confidential)
- An electrician was knocked off a ladder during installation of a printing press. The gross jury verdict was $525,000. The defendant offered $100,000 before trial. (Beaty V. Times Mirror)
- A forklift operator was crushed when he became pinned between the mast and operator's compartment. The case settled for $1.5 million. (Confidential)
- A union construction laborer was hit by the superintendent's truck on the job site. The laborer had his leg crushed. Insurance coverage was highly disputed because the accident occurred before work. The case settled for $600,000 in addition to the workers' compensation benefits paid, and lifetime medical care for his leg. To speak with a construction accident lawyer in the Los Angeles area, contact The Law Offices of Edward J. Deason.
- A truck driver slipped on diesel fuel at a truck stop sustaining head and neck injuries. The defendant offered $15,000. The jury verdict was $347,435. (Ullom, v. Flying J)
- A worker was struck by a forklift and injured his neck, arm, and knee. The case settled for $491,500. (Confidential)
- A railroad engineer sustained back injuries due to defective equipment, but was able to return to work. The defendant offered $50,000 before trial. The jury awarded more than $362,000. (Wyrosdick v. Southern Pacific)
- A construction worker fell resulting in spinal injuries. The case settled for $1.2 million. (Hurt v. Alms)
Significant personal injuries are usually life-changing events. Victims often find their lives consumed with medical problems, financial difficulties, and uncertainty. Whether the injuries were caused by an auto accident, construction accident, or something else, it is important to hire the appropriate lawyer. Los Angeles-based lawyer Edward J. Deason can assist you in your time of legal need.
There is more to hiring a lawyer than how much money a case resolves for. At The Law Offices of Edward J. Deason in Los Angeles, we will explain the law and the status of your case to you in clear and simple language. We want the injured victim to understand what is going on and to participate in important decisions in a meaningful way. Decisions should be based on what is best for the victim, not the personal injury attorney; this firm is committed to such a process.
If you have been the victim of insurance bad faith or a personal injury such as an auto or construction accident, contact a case lawyer at our Los Angeles law offices today.
Mr. Deason has achieved national board certification as a trial attorney.
The National Board of Trial Advocacy has certified him as a civil trial advocate. "Certificate holders undergo a through screening of their credentials, including: documentation of their experience, judicial and professional references, [an all-day examination], and they must report all disciplinary matters brought before any professional body..."