Verdicts and Settlements
The Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyers of the Law Offices of Nick Lowe are experienced and successful in achieving the maximum compensation for their injured clients.
The cases set forth below are just a few of the results achieved for our clients. The results set forth are based on the facts of each particular case and results will differ from case to case. None of the information constitutes a promise or guarantee of any kind. Please contact our offices for an evaluation of your case.
$5,850,000.00 - Automobile Accident:
The plaintiff was 40 years of age when he was struck by his vehicle being driven
by his girlfriend. She was extremely intoxicated, as was the plaintiff. Suit
was filed against the girlfriend and coverage was found under the plaintiff's
automobile policy and comprehensive general liability policy. The plaintiff
sustained catastrophic injuries, including the inability to intake food orally,
the inability to speak, and paralysis in both legs and one arm. The case resulted
in a settlement of $5,850,000.00, which was paid. After satisfying liens and
attorney's fees and costs, the plaintiff received a sum of cash and the remainder
was used to purchase an annuity contract that pays the plaintiff $25,000.00
per month per life, tax free.
$3,000,000.00 - Premises Liability:
A family of two adults and two children under the ages of 7 resided in an apartment
complex. Two bedrooms were upstairs and the kitchen and living room area were
located downstairs. The children got up early one morning and went downstairs
to watch TV. One of the children lit some newspapers on fire with a lighter
that had been left on the coffee table. As the fire increased in intensity,
the children ran upstairs to hide knowing that they had done something wrong.
When the parents finally awakened, the downstairs was engulfed in flames. Each
parent grabbed one of the young children and ran down the stairs into a room
filled with black smoke and flames. The father successfully exited the building
with one child, however, the mother dropped the child she was carrying downstairs.
She was able to exit the building. The father rushed back in to locate the baby
who had been left behind, but was unable to find him. He died in the fire and
the mother, father and surviving daughter were severely burned. An action was
brought against the apartment complex for failing to have a functioning smoke
alarm system. There was no settlement offer on the case and it was tried to
jury conclusion. The jury awarded approximately $3 million dollars, which was
ultimately paid.
$1,500,000.00 - Forklift Accident:
The decedent was operating a forklift which was not equipped with a seatbelt.
While operating the forklift, it tipped over and killed him. He was survived
by his wife and two children. Suit was brought against the manufacturer of the
forklift and a settlement was reached of $1.5 million, which was paid.
$1,500,000.00 - Trucking Accident:
The decedent was a big rig truck driver who was struck head-on by another big
rig resulting in his death. The adverse driver fell asleep at the wheel of the
18-wheel truck and drifted across the centerline, striking the decedent head-on.
The adverse driver had falsified her driving log to cover up the fact that she
was exceeding the number of hours per week that are permissible to drive. The
decedent left surviving a wife of two months, together with two small children
under the age of five. The case resulted in a settlement of $1.5 million which
was satisfied
$459,525.00 - Rear End Car Accident:
The plaintiff was in her early forties when her vehicle was rear-ended on the
freeway. Less than $2,000.00 worth of damage was sustained by her pick-up truck.
The plaintiff sustained an injury to her neck which resulted in a cervical fusion.
The fusion became unstable and a second surgery was necessary to reinforce the
previous fusion with instrumentation. The case was resolved by way of a binding
arbitration. The offer was $150,000.00 and the binding arbitration award was
$459,525.00. The award was satisfied.
$382,500.00 - Auto Accident/Neck Injury:
The plaintiff was in his mid-forties and had worked as a hod carrier for most
of his adult working life. His vehicle was rear-ended at moderate speed. He
sustained an injury to his neck which resulted in a cervical fusion. The case
was settled for $382,500.00.
$160,000.00 - Defective Product:
The plaintiff owned a motorcycle which had mechanical problems. An associate
of the plaintiff was using an allen wrench to loosen a sprocket. The plaintiff
was holding the wheel so it would not rotate as pressure was applied to the
allen wrench. The allen wrench fractured and a piece of metal flew into the
plaintiff's eye. The plaintiff lost much of the vision in his right eye. The
case resulted in a settlement of $160,000.00, which was paid.
$100,000.00 - Automobile Accident:
The plaintiff was a single mother in her mid-twenties whose vehicle was rear-ended
at approximately 45 miles per hour. She sustained soft tissue injuries to her
neck and back. She underwent physical therapy and chiropractic treatment without
significant success in resolving her injuries. There was a settlement offer
of $7,500.00 and the jury returned a verdict of $100,000.00. The verdict was
satisfied.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an accident in California please contact Nick Lowe today at (916) 565-2110 or email Nick@nicklowelaw.com.
