Wrongful Death Motor Vehicle Collision After Clients Placed At Fault
Fowler | Helsel | Vogt secured a policy limits settlement of $6,000,000 on behalf of our clients. The settlement stemmed from a motor vehicle collision that occurred in 2022, resulting in the death of two people and severe injuries and significant medical treatment for the other two occupants.
Wrongful Death Motor Vehicle Collision Involving a Flatbed Truck Backing Across Roadway
Fowler | Helsel | Vogt secured a huge settlement of $2,625,000 on behalf of an adult client who lost his elderly father when a flatbed truck with exposed cargo blindly backed up causing the cargo to cross the roadway and collide with our client’s vehicle, resulting in his death.
ATV v. Truck Collision Involving Employee in the Course and Scope of Employment
Fowler | Helsel | Vogt secured a life-changing settlement for our 20 year-old client in the amount of $2,600,000. Our client sustained major injuries when a pick-up truck collided with the ATV he was riding while irrigating grape vineyards. The investigating CHP Officer concluded that our client entirely at fault for the crash, claiming that he “darted out” of the vineyard on his ATV.
2,000,000.00
Premises LiabilityThe client suffered severe injuries to his legs when the 2-story ladder he was climbing (which was affixed to the building), detached causing him to fall approximately 15 feet.
Wrongful Death – Motor Vehicle Collision
Fowler | Helsel | Vogt successfully obtained a verdict of $1,535,424 on behalf of two minor children who tragically lost their father in a car crash in June 2023. The Defendant driver had a $100,000 automobile insurance policy that the insurance carrier refused to offer to the children. The Defendant argued the crash was entirely caused by our clients’ father because he ran a stop sign. The jury felt different and returned a verdict in favor of Plaintiffs in the amount of $1,535,424.
Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Employee in the Course and Scope of His Employment
Fowler | Helsel | Vogt secured a huge settlement of $1,250,000 on behalf of our four clients. The settlement stemmed from a motor vehicle collision in which a vehicle ran a red light executing a left-hand turn directing in front our clients’ vehicle. The Defendant disputed the case and told investigating officers that he had the green light.
Negligent Supervision of Teenagers – Fatal Fentanyl Overdose
Fowler | Helsel | Vogt secured a policy limits settlement of $1,100,000 on behalf of the parents of a teenager who died following a fatal overdose of fentanyl. The deceased teenager was staying at a friend’s house while both parents were home. The teenage friend had a history of drug use that her parents had knowledge of. The decedent and her friend took a pill that was laced with fentanyl causing her to overdose almost immediately. Rather than calling for help, the friend did nothing as the decedent struggled to breathe. Despite having Narcan available in the home, the homeowners failed to engage in any supervision of the teenagers. Decedent was found dead in her friend’s room the following morning. The Defendant homeowners disputed liability and argued they had no duty to monitor or supervise the teenagers’ activities in their home.
Motorcyclist Injured When Trailer Detaches From Old Truck
Fowler | Helsel | Vogt secured a policy limits settlement of $1,000,000 on behalf of our client. The settlement stemmed from a motorcycle collision in which a small trailer detached form an old truck and hit the front tire of his motorcycle causing a crash that resulted in a partial amputation of his leg.
Construction Site Injury
Fowler | Helsel | Vogt secured a policy limits settlement of $1,000,000 on behalf of our client. The settlement stemmed from a construction site explosion that occurred in 2021, resulting in severe injuries and significant medical treatment.
Rear-End Collision
Car AccidentFHV’s client was rear-ended by a commercial work truck resulting in serious neck and back injuries. After months of conservative treatment, the client eventually underwent surgical repair to her cervical spine. The force of the impact and the cause of the client’s back and neck injuries were disputed. Through the use of retained expert witnesses, FHV was able to establish the claim and resolve the case for $975,000.
Motor Vehicle Collision
Fowler | Helsel | Vogt secured a substantial settlement of $900,000 on behalf of our clients. The settlement stemmed from a motor vehicle collision that occurred in 2022, resulting in severe injuries of the occupants.
Eye Injury
Premises Liability - Eye InjuryClient lost vision in one eye when he was struck with concrete reinforcement mesh wire while pouring concrete at the defendant's property. FHV filed a lawsuit against the property owner and the individual who negligently caused the eye injury. FHV was able to resolve the case prior to trial for $800,000.
Rear End Collision Resulting in Lower Back Injury
Fowler | Helsel | Vogt secured a p settlement of $750,000 on behalf of our client. The settlement resulted from a rear end collision after our client had stopped to allow two cyclists to lawfully cross in front of him.
Rear-End Collision
Car AccidentThe client was rear-ended at a moderate rate of speed by a distracted driver in Fresno County, California. Our client suffered head and neck injuries resulting in a cervical fusion. The insurance company disputed the cause and extent of the injuries. After almost a year of litigation and multiple demands, the insurance company paid the full policy limits of their insured of $750,000.
Medical Malpractice Case Involving Doctor Abandonment
Fowler | Helsel | Vogt secured a settlement of $675,000 on behalf of our client. The settlement resulted from a rear-end collision after our client had stopped to allow two cyclists to lawfully cross in front of him.
Burn Injury
Catastrophic InjuriesSettlement for $650,000 to plaintiff for damages. The driver suffered severe burns due to a salvaged vehicle catching on fire.
Vehicle Fire
Catastrophic InjuriesSalvage vehicle catches fire, severe burns to the driver. Result: $650,000 to plaintiff for damage.
Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Neighboring Property Owner Negligence
Fowler | Helsel | Vogt secured a substantial settlement of $530,000 on behalf of our clients. The settlement stemmed from a motor vehicle collision in which a drunk driver ran a stop sign in that occurred in 2021, resulting in the death of two occupants and injuries to the other two.
Ambulance Gets in Accident Why Transporting Patient Causinng Injury
Fowler | Helsel | Vogt secured a settlement of $425,000 on behalf of our client. The settlement resulted from a bicycle crash where a low rope was left out on a bike trail following a cross-country race causing our client to be thrown from his bike.
Cyclist Runs Into Rope Left Out at Public Park After Cross-Country Race
Fowler | Helsel | Vogt secured a settlement of $420,000 on behalf of our client. The settlement resulted from a bicycle crash where a low rope was left out on a bike trail following a cross-country race causing our client to be thrown from his bike.
Burn Injury
NegligenceSettled for $367,500 for burn injury to our client's scalp for professional negligence at a salon.
Uninsured Motorist Claim
Car AccidentIn less than 6 months from the date of the collision, FHV was successfully able to obtain a policy limits settlement of $300,000 on behalf of the client. FHV’s client was the victim of a vehicle collision caused by an uninsured motorist. As is typically the case, however, the client’s auto insurance carrier was not treating her fairly and only offered her $25,000 for her injuries. Once FHV became involved, that offer quickly rose to the policy limits of $300,000.
T-Bone Collision
Car AccidentFHV was retained to represent a client that sustained soft tissue injuries in a t-bone collision. FHV assisted the client in obtaining the medical care and treatment she needed. An orthopedic specialist ultimately concluded that the client’s injuries were in need of surgical repair. Shortly thereafter, FHV was able to resolve the case for the policy limits of $300,000.
Dog Bite
Premises LiabilitySettled Prior to Litigation [Merced County / November 2014] Elderly client was injured when a neighbor's German Shepherd jumped on client and knocked her off a curb. FHV successfully settled the case for $270,000 prior to serving a complaint.
Car Accident
Car AccidentFHV represented a driving instructor who was teaching a driving lesson when his vehicle was rear-ended at a stop light. The insurance company argued it was a low-impact collision and no injuries resulted from the wreck. FHV proved that the driving instructor’s shoulder, neck and low back injuries were related to the collision. The case settled prior to trial for $175,000.
T-Bone Collision
Car AccidentFHV’s client was a passenger in a vehicle that was t-boned in an intersection when the defendant driver failed to stop at a red light. Client had a pre-existing injury to his wrist/hand that was exacerbated by the collision. FHV resolved the claim prior to trial for $150,000.
Injury Caused by Parade Float
NegligenceWhile riding on a parade float, FHV’s client was injured when the railing on the float broke causing our client to fall off the float. By asserting a claim against the insurance company for the vehicle pulling the float, FHV was able to resolve the case prior to trial for the policy limits of $100,000.
Drunk Driving Accident
Car AccidentFHV represented an injured passenger of a vehicle involved in a drunk driving crash. FHV filed a claim against the defendant drunk driver was quickly able to settle the case for the maximum policy limits of $100,000, without filing a lawsuit or going to Court.
Rear-End Collision
Car AccidentFHV’s client was involved in a low-impact rear-end collision in Fresno, California. Although the impact was low and caused less than $700 of property damage, FHV’s client had a previous injury that made her susceptible to hip injury. The minimal force of the impact resulted in FHV’s client sustaining a fracture of her femoral neck approximately 4 days following the collision. FHV was able to tie the femoral fracture into the vehicle collision and resolve the case with the defendant driver’s insurance company for the policy limits of $100,000.
Parking Lot Accident
Car AccidentFHV’s client was injured when the defendant backed her car into our client’s vehicle in a parking lot. FHV resolved the case with the defendant driver’s insurance company for the policy limits of $100,000.
Rear-End Collision
Car AccidentFHV’s client was injured in a rear-end collision when the defendant driver was distracted by the use of her cell phone. While liability was clear, our client’s injuries were disputed. After assisting with getting the client the medical treatment she needed, FHV resolved the claim before filing a lawsuit for the policy limits of $100,000.
Fence Failure
Premises LiabilitySuffers fractured hip. Liability hotly contested with little to no offer. After FHV becomes involved with full analysis of legal issues and liability, insurance company pays the full policy limits of $100,000 to client.
Dental Malpractice
Malpractice(2013) [Merced County Superior Court] -- 2-week jury trial. FHV sued a dentist for malpractice arising from negligent restorative dentisty. $92,000 verdict in favor of Plaintiff.
City Park Accident
Premises LiabilityFHV represented a teenager who was injured while practicing football in a park owned and managed by the City. While running during football practice, FHV’s client tripped and fell forward, hitting his mouth on a metal bracket protruding from the ground. FHV filed a premises liability lawsuit in Fresno County Superior Court seeking compensation for the teenager’s medical and dental bills, as well as for the teenagers' pain and suffering. At the outset of the case, the City of Fresno denied any liability. Following depositions and discovery, however, the City of Fresno eventually agreed to resolve the case for $70,000.
Settled Prior to Trial
Fall Off LadderSettled Prior to Trial [Merced County Superior Court / December 2014] Client fell off a ladder at brother's house and sustained serious injuries to his ankle. FHV successfully resolved the case for $50,000 against the brother's homeowner's insurance company prior to trial.
Drunk-Driver
Car AccidentFHV’s client was involved in a vehicle collision caused by an uninsured drunk driver. Because our client had uninsured motorist coverage in place at the time of the collision, we were able to resolve the case for the policy limits of $50,000.
Premises Liability
Premises LiabilityOn the first day of trial, the City of Clovis paid our client $45,000 for injuries she suffered in a fall as a result of a defective sidewalk. Our client sustained approximately $19,000 in medical costs. Prior to trial, the City of Clovis was offering nothing.
$39,000 to FHV Client.
Dog BiteOff-Duty Firefighter Bit by Dog While Walking With His Young Girls. Pit Bull escapes from neighbor's property and bites off-duty firefighter on the leg, causing a puncture wound.
Dog Bite
Dog BiteFHV represented a child who was riding his bike near his house when a dog from a neighbor’s house escaped from its yard and bit our client on his chest. FHV resolved the case before filing a lawsuit for $36,000.
Assault
AssaultFHV retained by the family of a mentally disabled 13-year old who was physically assaulted by school staff in Stockton, California. FHV will be seeking physical and emotional injuries sustained by the minor child.
Neighbor Dog Bite
Dog BiteFHV retained by an 87-year-old man who had his thumb chewed off by a pitbull that escaped from his neighbor's yard. FHV will be pursuing claims against the dog owner and property owner for negligence and premises liability.
Vehicle Accident
Car AccidentFHV represented an injured driver and passenger of a vehicle that were T-boned by an uninsured driver. FHV filed an “uninsured motorist” claim with our client’s automobile insurance carrier and was able to resolve the case for the maximum policy limits. FHV’s clients were able to pay their hospital bills and other medical bills, while still receiving compensation for their pain and suffering.
Motor Vehicle Accident
Car Accident(2014) [Tulare County Superior Court] -- 5 day jury trial. FHV represented a passenger in a motor vehicle accident that sustained soft tissue injuries. Verdict in favor of Plaintiff. Defendant ordered to pay all Plaintiff's costs.
Train Accident
Train AccidentFHV represented the father of a young man killed in a train v. vehicle collision. After litigating the case for over 2 years, and on the eve of trial, FHV successfully resolved the case for a substantial (confidential) settlement amount.
School District
NegligenceFHV files a suit against the School District after a special-education teacher strikes a deaf 13-year-old student in the face with a binder. FHV is seeking damages for negligence, assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Negligent Hiring & Retention
NegligenceNegligent Hiring & Retention FHV files a suit for negligent hiring and retention of an unfit employee. Our client, a homeless woman, would often turn to the rescue mission for shelter, showers, clothing, and essential food. On multiple occasions, our client was required to endure unwanted groping, sexual harassment, and sexual requests from employees of the shelter in order to be provided food and clothing. And when our client refused these sexual advances, she was banned from the rescue mission until she was hungry and desperate enough to return and submit to the employee's sexual demands. FHV is seeking general, special, and punitive damages in the lawsuit.
Fractured Spine In Accident
Car AccidentFHV retained by a Fresno woman who suffered a fractured vertebra in a low impact vehicle collision. FHV will be pursuing a negligence claim against the at-fault driver, and will likely be pursuing an underinsured motorist claim against our client's car insurance carrier.
Settled Prior to Trial
Pedestrian AccidentSettled Prior to Trial [Fresno County Superior Court / March 2015] Client was struck by Defendant's vehicle while walking in a crosswalk at Cedar Avenue and Shepherd Avenue in Fresno, California. Client sustained a skull fracture and fractures to both ankles. FHV obtained a policy limits payout from Defendant driver's insurance carrier, State Farm Insurance, within 2 months of being retained by the client.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful DeathFHV retained by victims of a central Fresno house fire to pursue wrongful death and premises liability claims against the property owner who removed the smoke detectors from the house before to the fire.
Settled prior to Arbitration
Medical Malpractice(2014) - Settled prior to Arbitration. FHV sued a hospital and medical provider for medical malpractice related to minor surgery. Plaintiff was paid a confidential five-figure settlement.
Brain Injury
Catastrophic InjuriesFHV sues a property owner for premises liability involving brain injury.
Soft-Tissue Injury
FHV wins a Plaintiff's verdict in a soft-tissue injury case in Tulare County.
Elder Abuse
Negligence(2013) [Fresno County Superior Court] - settled prior to trial. FHV represented a senior couple who were victims of financial elder abuse. Defendants were ordered to convey Plaintiffs' home back to Plaintiffs, and further ordered to pay Plaintiffs money damages and costs.
Toxic Mold
Negligence(2013) [Fresno County Superior Court] -- 7-day jury trial. FHV represented a family who was exposed to toxic mold as a result of the negligent installation of plumbing in their Sanger, California home. After presenting their case in chief during trial, the case settled favorably for Plaintiffs in a confidential amount.
Vehicle Accident with Minor
Car AccidentGharibian v. Doe -- Settled for Policy Limits [Kings County Superior Court / February 2015] Minor child suffered massive internal injuries when uninsured motorist ran a red light and collided with client's vehicle on Highway 41 in Hanford, California. FHV obtained a policy limits payout from client's uninsured motorist insurance carrier, Amerprise Insurance.
Car Accident
Car AccidentMonterey County Sheriff Causes CollisionDeputy Sheriff rear-ends client and causes soft-tissue injuries.
Motor Vehicle Accident
Car AccidentDefendant ran a red light causing our client’s vehicle to T-bone Defendant’s vehicle.
Policy Limit
Motorcycle AccidentDefendant ran a stop sign and T-boned our client’s vehicle. Our client suffered a broken arm.
Slip n Fall
Premises LiabilityFall at Jack-In-The-Box Results in a Shoulder SurgeryClient falls on spilled water on the floor near the ice machine at Jack-In-The-Box, resulting in a torn rotator cuff requiring surgical repair.
Policy Limit
Car AccidentClient was at a complete stop due to traffic and was rear-ended by Defendant’s vehicle.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Car AccidentLow-Impact Collision Results in Soft Tissue InjuriesWhile stopped at a stop light, FHV client is rear-ended and suffers a back injury requiring injections.
Pedestrian Accident
Case ResultsHit in Crosswalk.Client (pedestrian) struck by car in crosswalk on his way to see his doctor.
Policy Limit
Car AccidentDefendant made an illegal U-turn and collided with our client’s vehicle. Our client suffered a broken arm that required surgical repair.
Business Tort
(2012) [Fresno County Superior Court] - 3-week binding arbitration. FHV represented an agricultural land owner who alleged various intentional business torts against the defendants, who was farming her 80-acre almond orchard. Plaintiff awarded $384,901 in damages, costs, and attorneys' fees.
Fatal Crash
Car AccidentDriver High on Meth Causes Fatal CrashA man driving his car high on methamphetamine collides with an FHV client - man dies and FHV client suffers from a bulging disc in his lumbar spine.
Semi-Truck vs. Motor Vehicle Accident
Truck AccidentDefendant made an illegal lane change and collided with our client’s vehicle.
Real Estate Fraud
FHV collects on a 6-figure judgment in a real estate fraud lawsuit.
Fraud & Misrepresentation
(2012) [Fresno County Superior Court] - settled prior to trial. FHV sued a property owner and various real estate brokers on behalf of a homebuyers for fraud and misrepresentation. Plaintiff was paid a confidential 6-figure settlement.
Premises Liability
Premises LiabilityOur client slipped and fell while shopping at a grocery store due to water leaking from a broken refrigerated deli meat display case.
Car Crash
Car AccidentFHV represented an elderly woman who was injured when an uninsured motorist caused a collision on Highway 41. Thankfully, FHV’s client had uninsured motorist coverage and FHV was able to quickly resolve the case for the policy limits of $100,000.
Car Accident
Car AccidentElderly Woman is Rear-Ended on FreewayClient slows for traffic on freeway and is rear-ended, resulting in a back injury requiring injections.
Fraud
Quinnones v. Lauffler, et al. (2014) [Tulare County Superior Court] -- FHV represented a purchaser of real property who was defrauded by the Seller. FHV obtained a 6-figure judgment in favor of Plaintiff.
$920,000 Wrongful Death
Wrongful DeathFHV successfully resolved a wrongful death case on the second day of a jury trial for $920,000. FHV filed a lawsuit against a local agribusiness on behalf of the father and dependents of a young man whose life was cut short following the release of ammonia gas from the company's refrigeration equipment.
Policy Limit
Dog BiteOur client was a United States Postal Service worker who was viciously attacked and bitten while delivering mail to Defendant’s property.
Drunk Driver
Car AccidentDrunk Driver Causes Major WreckDrunk driver t-bones lady on her way home from work.
Ambulance Crash
Car AccidentAmbulance crashes and injures patient being transported to hospital.
