The typical personal injury settlement in California: Settlements and court awards in personal injury cases typically range from $3,000 to $75,000. Seven out of 10 readers receive a settlement or award for their personal injury claims. But on occasion, there are enormous settlements.
Propane explosion case marks our largest personal injury settlement in California
A certified forklift operator was refilling a portable propane cylinder from a larger propane storage tank owned and maintained by the defendant. He attempted to disconnect a portable tank from a hose, when the propane cylinder ignited, causing 2,700 degree flames to shoot 20 feet away from the nozzle. The end result was horrific second and third degree burns, which scarred and disfigured the plaintiff for life. The victim’s tangible losses totaled $97,541, but we were able to recover $4.1 million to personal injury compensate for some of the emotional pain and suffering.
$150 Billion For The Family of Robert Middleton
In 1998, eight-year-old Robert Middleton was sexually assaulted, doused in gasoline, and lit on fire by then 13-year-old Don Collins. Middleton received burns over 99 percent of his body. The story shocked the world, but the tragic tale was far from over.
Twelve years later, in 2010, Middleton died of skin cancer. Robert’s family pointed the finger at Collins, claiming the burns caused the cancer. Though Collins’s attorney did everything in his power to convince the jury that Collins’s misbehavior had nothing to do with Robert’s death, the jury did not buy it. Collins was sentenced as an adult and charged with the wrongful death of Robert Middleton. Robert’s family was awarded $150 billion in punitive damages.
$3 million procured in fatal truck accident
The driver of an 18-wheeler drove his truck without taking the breaks that are legally-mandated by the Department of Transportation. As a result, he fell asleep at the wheel and plowed into a flower truck delivery van. The driver of the flower van was with his two daughters at the time. The girls survived, but the Victorville resident was killed. The jury returned a $3 million verdict in favor of the widow and surviving family members after a week-long trial.
Gas Station Manager Awarded $60 Million After Suffering Brain Injuries Caused by Derailed Train
In 1997, a derailed train went careening into a trackside gas station. Donald French, the gas station manager, was in his office at the time and likely never expected in his wildest dreams that a wayward train would disrupt his day.
Yet, that is precisely what happened, and though he lived, he did suffer a traumatic brain injury. He was awarded $46 million in damages and another $14 million in interest, making for a grand total of $60 million.
Biggest personal injury settlement involves wrongful death
An LA County police officer fatally shot a man in his Watts residence. Following the incident, it was discovered the deputy had been filing false police reports and planting guns at the scene to cover his tracks. By drawing parallels between the separate incidents, we created a compelling criminal case and plead for justice. The grieving family members received a $1.25 million settlement – one of the largest personal injury settlements in California.
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