RESULTS
HELPING VICTIMS GET THE FINANCIAL COMPENSATION THEY NEED, AND RIGHTFULLY DESERVE, IS OUR ONLY JOB, AND OUR TOP PRIORITY.
WE ARE UNYIELDING. BELOW ARE SOME OF OUR RECENT RESULTS.
Trucking Accident
SETTLEMENT: 1,516,530.18*
FACTS: The Plaintiff, a commercial trucker, was violently struck by another commercial truck that ran a red light while travelling at a high rate of speed. The Plaintiff was hospitalized for over a month and sustained multiple orthopedic injuries some of which required surgery. The Plaintiff's medical bills totaled approximately $140,000.00. The Defendant's insurance company originally only valued the Plaintiff's case at a few hundred thousand dollars. After a tough litigation, Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to recover the Defendant's policy limits of $1,516,530.18 (*The Defendant was a Canadian trucking company with a policy limit of $2,000,000.00 Canadian Dollars).
Premises Liability/Trip and Fall
SETTLEMENT: 1,300,000.00
FACTS: The Plaintiff stepped out of his apartment onto the apartment building's outdoor walkway when the Plaintiff tripped and fell on a round tree dropping (liquidambar tree dropping). Several months prior to the Plaintiff's fall, other tenants at the building reported falls and injuries as a result of the same dangerous tree droppings. The apartment building did nothing to safeguard its tenants or the public from this known dangerous condition prior to Plaintiff's fall. As a result, the Plaintiff suffered serious back injury which required surgery. Plaintiff went on to develop Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in his lower extremity. Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to recover $1,300,000.00 for the Plaintiff one week before trial.
Motorcyclist suffers from automobile accident
SETTLEMENT: 600,000.00
FACTS: The Plaintiff's motorcycle was cut off by the Defendant's vehicle causing the Plaintiff to violently impact the pavement. The Plaintiff left the scene of the accident without seeking emergency medical care. As a result of the collision, the Plaintiff sustained injuries to his shoulder, knee, as well as a brain injury. The Defense disputed liability claiming that the Plaintiff cut off the Defendant. Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to recover $600,000.00 for the Plaintiff the day before trial.
Auto vs. Auto
SETTLEMENT: 500,000
FACTS: The Plaintiff was a passenger in a major impact rear-end accident. The Plaintiff underwent a successful cervical spine surgery. The Defense argued the Plaintiff's injuries were pre-existing and not related to the accident. Prior to litigation, the Defense only offered a nominal settlement. Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to recover $500,000.00 at mediation for the Plaintiff several months before trial
Auto vs. Auto
SETTLEMENT: 489,776
FACTS: The plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle that was rear-ended on the 405 freeway. The Plaintiff's vehicle sustained very minor damage. As a result of the accident, the Plaintiff developed back pain . After several months of unsuccessful conservative treatment, the Plaintiff underwent a successful back surgery. Shortly after filing a lawsuit, Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to obtain the policy limit of $ 489,776 for the Plaintiff.
Premises Liability/Trip and Fall
SETTLEMENT: 300,000
FACTS: Client was shopping at "Total Wine and More" when two boxes weighing approximately 25 pounds fell roughly 8 to 10 feet striking her on the head and back. Client suffered injuries to her neck and back and suffered a minor traumatic brain injury.
Dog Bite
SETTLEMENT: Undisclosed
FACTS: Client was at a house party when he was bit by the dog of the person who was renting the home. Client sustained a laceration to his arm. There was no available homeowners insurance.
Pedestrian suffers from automobile accident
SETTLEMENT: 240,000.00
FACTS: The Plaintiff was a pedestrian who was struck by the Defendant's vehicle when he attempted to cross the street in a cross walk. As a result, the Plaintiff sustained a fractured femur. The Defense disputed liability claiming that the Plaintiff entered the cross walk on a red light. Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to recover $240,000.00 for the Plaintiff.
Passenger suffers from automobile accident
SETTLEMENT: 237,500.00 (Policy Limit Settlement)
FACTS: The Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle that was struck by Defendant's vehicle. The Plaintiff was in the backseat passenger of a work van that did not have windows. As a result, the Plaintiff was unprepared for the impact. The Plaintiff suffered low back injuries that eventually required surgery. The Plaintiff had a successful surgery. Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to recover the Defendant's policy limits in the amount of $100,000.00 as well as the policy limits under the owner of Plaintiff's vehicle's underinsured motorist provision in the amount of $137,500.00 (after a $12,500.00 worker's compensation offset).
Rear ended driver injured from automobile accident
SETTLEMENT: 235,000.00
FACTS: The Plaintiff was rear-ended by the Defendant's vehicle. The Plaintiff's vehicle sustained moderate damage. The Plaintiff sustained low back injuries including but not limited to a moderate disk protrusion. Plaintiff underwent a series of cortisone injections and was possibly a candidate for surgery. The Defense argued that the Plaintiff's injuries were preexisting and not caused by the underlying accident. Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to obtain $235,000.00 for the Plaintiff prior to filing a lawsuit.
Rear ended driver injured from automobile accident
SETTLEMENT: 211,872.92
FACTS: The Plaintiff's vehicle was rear-ended by Defendant's vehicle resulting in a minor impact collision. The Plaintiff sustained neck and low back injuries as well as a shoulder injury that required surgery. Prior to retaining Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen, the Plaintiff was offered a very small amount of money and was receiving the run around from the insurance company. After only a few months, Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to recover a $211,872.92 settlement for the Plaintiff.
Driver injured from automobile accident with another vehicle
SETTLEMENT: 159,000.00
FACTS: The Plaintiff's vehicle was struck on the passenger side by the Defendant's vehicle. The Plaintiff's vehicle sustained minor damage. As a result of the impact, the Plaintiff sustained neck and back injuries. In order for the Plaintiff to receive his accident-related medical care, the Plaintiff's doctors had to remove a small piece of metal from the plaintiff's spine (the metal was the result of a 20 year old injury). Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to obtain $159,000.00 on behalf of the Plaintiff prior to filing a lawsuit.
Driver injured from vehicle running red light
SETTLEMENT: 130,000.00
FACTS: The Plaintiff was making a left turn on a green arrow when the Defendant ran a red light and struck the Plaintiff's vehicle causing moderate damage. As a result of the impact, the Plaintiff sustained neck and back injuries. The Plaintiff, a personal trainer, was unable to resume work for several weeks after the accident. Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to recover $130,000.00 on behalf of the Plaintiff.
Rear ended driver injured from automobile accident
SETTLEMENT: 103,501.00
FACTS: The Plaintiff was a driver of a vehicle that was rear-ended. The Plaintiff suffered injuries to his neck and back including but not limited to moderate disk herniations. After a short time, Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to obtain a settlement of $103,501.00 for the Plaintiff.
Rear ended driver injured from automobile accident
SETTLEMENT: $100,000.00 (Policy Limit Settlement)
FACTS: The Plaintiff was rear-ended by the Defendant causing moderate damage to the Plaintiff's vehicle. The Plaintiff sustained neck and back injuries. The Defense argued that the Plaintiff's injuries were degenerative and not accident related. Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to obtain the Defendant's policy limit in the amount of $100,000.00 on behalf of the Plaintiff.
Rear ended driver injured from automobile accident
SETTLEMENT: 100,000.00 (Policy Limit Settlement)
FACTS: The Plaintiff was rear-ended by the Defendant causing major damage to the Plaintiff's vehicle. The Plaintiff sustained neck and back injuries and was recommended a surgery for his back. Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to obtain the Defendant's policy limit in the amount of $100,000.00 on behalf of the Plaintiff.
Driver injured from other automobile
SETTLEMENT: 100,000.00 (Policy Limit Settlement)
FACTS: The Plaintiff was rear-ended by the Defendant causing moderate damage to the Plaintiff's vehicle. The Plaintiff sustained neck and back injuries and was recommended a surgery for his neck. The Defense argued that the Plaintiff's injuries were degenerative and not accident related. Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to obtain the Defendant's policy limit in the amount of $100,000.00 on behalf of the Plaintiff.
WE ARE UNYIELDING. BELOW ARE SOME OF OUR RECENT RESULTS.
Trucking Accident
SETTLEMENT: 1,516,530.18*
FACTS: The Plaintiff, a commercial trucker, was violently struck by another commercial truck that ran a red light while travelling at a high rate of speed. The Plaintiff was hospitalized for over a month and sustained multiple orthopedic injuries some of which required surgery. The Plaintiff's medical bills totaled approximately $140,000.00. The Defendant's insurance company originally only valued the Plaintiff's case at a few hundred thousand dollars. After a tough litigation, Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to recover the Defendant's policy limits of $1,516,530.18 (*The Defendant was a Canadian trucking company with a policy limit of $2,000,000.00 Canadian Dollars).
Premises Liability/Trip and Fall
SETTLEMENT: 1,300,000.00
FACTS: The Plaintiff stepped out of his apartment onto the apartment building's outdoor walkway when the Plaintiff tripped and fell on a round tree dropping (liquidambar tree dropping). Several months prior to the Plaintiff's fall, other tenants at the building reported falls and injuries as a result of the same dangerous tree droppings. The apartment building did nothing to safeguard its tenants or the public from this known dangerous condition prior to Plaintiff's fall. As a result, the Plaintiff suffered serious back injury which required surgery. Plaintiff went on to develop Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in his lower extremity. Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to recover $1,300,000.00 for the Plaintiff one week before trial.
Motorcyclist suffers from automobile accident
SETTLEMENT: 600,000.00
FACTS: The Plaintiff's motorcycle was cut off by the Defendant's vehicle causing the Plaintiff to violently impact the pavement. The Plaintiff left the scene of the accident without seeking emergency medical care. As a result of the collision, the Plaintiff sustained injuries to his shoulder, knee, as well as a brain injury. The Defense disputed liability claiming that the Plaintiff cut off the Defendant. Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to recover $600,000.00 for the Plaintiff the day before trial.
Auto vs. Auto
SETTLEMENT: 500,000
FACTS: The Plaintiff was a passenger in a major impact rear-end accident. The Plaintiff underwent a successful cervical spine surgery. The Defense argued the Plaintiff's injuries were pre-existing and not related to the accident. Prior to litigation, the Defense only offered a nominal settlement. Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to recover $500,000.00 at mediation for the Plaintiff several months before trial
Auto vs. Auto
SETTLEMENT: 489,776
FACTS: The plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle that was rear-ended on the 405 freeway. The Plaintiff's vehicle sustained very minor damage. As a result of the accident, the Plaintiff developed back pain . After several months of unsuccessful conservative treatment, the Plaintiff underwent a successful back surgery. Shortly after filing a lawsuit, Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to obtain the policy limit of $ 489,776 for the Plaintiff.
Premises Liability/Trip and Fall
SETTLEMENT: 300,000
FACTS: Client was shopping at "Total Wine and More" when two boxes weighing approximately 25 pounds fell roughly 8 to 10 feet striking her on the head and back. Client suffered injuries to her neck and back and suffered a minor traumatic brain injury.
Dog Bite
SETTLEMENT: Undisclosed
FACTS: Client was at a house party when he was bit by the dog of the person who was renting the home. Client sustained a laceration to his arm. There was no available homeowners insurance.
Pedestrian suffers from automobile accident
SETTLEMENT: 240,000.00
FACTS: The Plaintiff was a pedestrian who was struck by the Defendant's vehicle when he attempted to cross the street in a cross walk. As a result, the Plaintiff sustained a fractured femur. The Defense disputed liability claiming that the Plaintiff entered the cross walk on a red light. Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to recover $240,000.00 for the Plaintiff.
Passenger suffers from automobile accident
SETTLEMENT: 237,500.00 (Policy Limit Settlement)
FACTS: The Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle that was struck by Defendant's vehicle. The Plaintiff was in the backseat passenger of a work van that did not have windows. As a result, the Plaintiff was unprepared for the impact. The Plaintiff suffered low back injuries that eventually required surgery. The Plaintiff had a successful surgery. Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to recover the Defendant's policy limits in the amount of $100,000.00 as well as the policy limits under the owner of Plaintiff's vehicle's underinsured motorist provision in the amount of $137,500.00 (after a $12,500.00 worker's compensation offset).
Rear ended driver injured from automobile accident
SETTLEMENT: 235,000.00
FACTS: The Plaintiff was rear-ended by the Defendant's vehicle. The Plaintiff's vehicle sustained moderate damage. The Plaintiff sustained low back injuries including but not limited to a moderate disk protrusion. Plaintiff underwent a series of cortisone injections and was possibly a candidate for surgery. The Defense argued that the Plaintiff's injuries were preexisting and not caused by the underlying accident. Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to obtain $235,000.00 for the Plaintiff prior to filing a lawsuit.
Rear ended driver injured from automobile accident
SETTLEMENT: 211,872.92
FACTS: The Plaintiff's vehicle was rear-ended by Defendant's vehicle resulting in a minor impact collision. The Plaintiff sustained neck and low back injuries as well as a shoulder injury that required surgery. Prior to retaining Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen, the Plaintiff was offered a very small amount of money and was receiving the run around from the insurance company. After only a few months, Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to recover a $211,872.92 settlement for the Plaintiff.
Driver injured from automobile accident with another vehicle
SETTLEMENT: 159,000.00
FACTS: The Plaintiff's vehicle was struck on the passenger side by the Defendant's vehicle. The Plaintiff's vehicle sustained minor damage. As a result of the impact, the Plaintiff sustained neck and back injuries. In order for the Plaintiff to receive his accident-related medical care, the Plaintiff's doctors had to remove a small piece of metal from the plaintiff's spine (the metal was the result of a 20 year old injury). Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to obtain $159,000.00 on behalf of the Plaintiff prior to filing a lawsuit.
Driver injured from vehicle running red light
SETTLEMENT: 130,000.00
FACTS: The Plaintiff was making a left turn on a green arrow when the Defendant ran a red light and struck the Plaintiff's vehicle causing moderate damage. As a result of the impact, the Plaintiff sustained neck and back injuries. The Plaintiff, a personal trainer, was unable to resume work for several weeks after the accident. Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to recover $130,000.00 on behalf of the Plaintiff.
Rear ended driver injured from automobile accident
SETTLEMENT: 103,501.00
FACTS: The Plaintiff was a driver of a vehicle that was rear-ended. The Plaintiff suffered injuries to his neck and back including but not limited to moderate disk herniations. After a short time, Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to obtain a settlement of $103,501.00 for the Plaintiff.
Rear ended driver injured from automobile accident
SETTLEMENT: $100,000.00 (Policy Limit Settlement)
FACTS: The Plaintiff was rear-ended by the Defendant causing moderate damage to the Plaintiff's vehicle. The Plaintiff sustained neck and back injuries. The Defense argued that the Plaintiff's injuries were degenerative and not accident related. Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to obtain the Defendant's policy limit in the amount of $100,000.00 on behalf of the Plaintiff.
Rear ended driver injured from automobile accident
SETTLEMENT: 100,000.00 (Policy Limit Settlement)
FACTS: The Plaintiff was rear-ended by the Defendant causing major damage to the Plaintiff's vehicle. The Plaintiff sustained neck and back injuries and was recommended a surgery for his back. Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to obtain the Defendant's policy limit in the amount of $100,000.00 on behalf of the Plaintiff.
Driver injured from other automobile
SETTLEMENT: 100,000.00 (Policy Limit Settlement)
FACTS: The Plaintiff was rear-ended by the Defendant causing moderate damage to the Plaintiff's vehicle. The Plaintiff sustained neck and back injuries and was recommended a surgery for his neck. The Defense argued that the Plaintiff's injuries were degenerative and not accident related. Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen was able to obtain the Defendant's policy limit in the amount of $100,000.00 on behalf of the Plaintiff.
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