Verdicts & Settlements

Results are dependent on the specific facts of each case and will differ if based on different facts.

The South Bay attorneys at AgnewBrusavich have tried numerous wrongful death cases in Southern California, achieving verdicts and settlements far beyond what was originally offered by the defendant, or even sought by the plaintiff.  Representative cases include: 

Martinez v. Ortega Trucking involved the wrongful death of a 12-year old boy, brought by the boy's mother, a Spanish-speaking immigrant.
Defendant's initial offer:  $100,000
Our initial demand:  $750,000
Final outcome:  $2,200,000 jury verdict

Krause v. Diffenbaugh involved a young woman working part-time as a clerk in a hardware store who died in a store fire, leaving behind a husband and two kids.
Defendant's initial offer:  $100,000
Our initial demand:  $1,000,000
Final outcome:  $3,097,549 jury verdict

In Blue v. Standard Steel, a 61-year-old laborer was killed while in the process of unloading large steel rings from a railroad car.  The decedent left behind a 64-year-old widow who was legally blind.
Defendant's initial offer:  $100,000
Our initial demand:  $450,000
Final outcome:  $2,469,000 jury verdict

In the case of Hendricks v. Carlson, a driver of a tractor-trailer was killed when a vehicle swerved in front of him, causing him to lose control of the truck and veer off a freeway bridge.  The case was brought by the decedent's 65-year-old widow.
Defendant's initial offer:  0
Our initial demand:  $100,000 (policy limits)
Final outcome:  $783,067 jury verdict

Rose v. Sarkisian involved a 39-year-old woman passenger in a vehicle who was killed in a traffic accident, leaving behind a 19-year-old son.
Defendant's initial offer:  $100,000
Our initial demand:  $250,000 (policy limits)
Final outcome:  $627,000 jury verdict

In the case of Dorothy, Alfred and Nicolas S. v. Does, an 8-year-old boy was hit and killed by a vehicle as he ran across the street.  Plaintiffs were the parents and the one brother who witnessed the accident.  This case was settled for $850,000

If you have lost a family member in a case involving an automobile accident, premises liability, products liability, medical malpractice, or any other negligence or wrongful act, contact AgnewBrusavich today for a free consultation about your case.