Verdicts and Settlements

The Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell is proud of the trial record that we have established since the firm began. We have a proven record of winning results on behalf of our clients. With the commitment and dedication of our attorneys and staff, we look forward to continuing our success and to helping our clients in the future. These are examples out of a small sample set of our cases. Please keep in mind that every case is fact specific and different, and that these verdicts and settlements do not represent what we may be able to obtain for you in your specific case.

Initial Settlement Offer - $0

$2,725,000

Chair Collapse at Las Vegas Restaurant

A restaurant chair collapsed because it was not safe, causing a spine injury that required surgery. The claim was denied at the start with a $0 offer, but we kept building the case and ultimately resolved it for $2,725,000.

Initial Settlement Offer - $800,000

$2,500,000

Premises Liability at Commercial Building

A rusted exterior wall ladder leading to the roof broke, causing a fall that resulted in head injuries and multiple fractures. When the case was first evaluated by the defense, the offer came in at $800,000. We continued pushing the evidence and damages, and the case resolved for $2,500,000, which is more than 3x the initial offer.

Initial Settlement Offer - $75,000

$1,090,000

Rear-End Crash on the 405 Freeway

Our client was rear-ended on the 405 Freeway by a large construction vehicle. One challenge was that the visible vehicle damage did not match the severity of our client’s symptoms. After the right medical evaluation, the diagnosis showed cervical surgery was needed. The carrier started at $75,000, but after we took the case to trial, it resolved for $1,090,000, which is over 14x the initial offer.

Initial Settlement Offer - $100,000

$800,000

Auto vs. Cyclist Collision in Seal Beach

A driver turned right into a bike lane while our client was already in the lane, causing the cyclist to strike the vehicle. The crash led to head and back injuries. The initial offer was $100,000, and by the time the case resolved at $800,000, we had increased the result to 8x what was originally offered.

$750,000

Slip and Fall at Restaurant

Our client suffered a fractured kneecap after slipping on a slick substance on a restaurant floor. The claim began with a $0 offer, so we filed a lawsuit and built the liability case. The matter ultimately resolved for $750,000.

$700,000

Pedestrian vs. Auto Crash

Our client was walking in a crosswalk when a distracted driver struck them, causing a broken leg and a long recovery. The insurance company opened at $200,000. We continued developing the claim and the case resolved for $700,000, which is 3.5x the initial offer.

$700,000

Auto vs. Cyclist Crash on PCH

A driver sideswiped our client on PCH, striking the handlebars and causing a crash. Our client suffered road rash, back and hip injuries, and a fracture. The initial offer was $100,000. The case resolved for $700,000, an increase of 7x over the starting offer.

$580,000

Trip and Fall at Ice Skating Rink Due to Poor Lighting

An elderly woman missed a step and fell at an ice skating rink where poor lighting contributed to the incident. She suffered a fractured leg that required surgery, and she also had preexisting health problems that made recovery harder. The claim started at $0, and after filing suit, it resolved for $580,000.

$500,000

Premises Liability Injury Caused by Falling Sculpture

A heavy sculpture was not properly secured and fell from a wall, striking our client’s hand and breaking a finger that ultimately required surgery. The insurance company’s first offer was $100,000. We built the case and resolved it for $500,000, increasing the result to 5x the initial offer.

$425,000

Premises Liability Trip and Fall in Las Vegas

Our client tripped on an exposed temporary extension cord in Las Vegas, suffering a fractured finger and a substantial loss of income. The claim started with a $0 offer. We filed suit and ultimately resolved the case for $425,000.

$300,000

Rear-End Crash on the 55 Freeway

Our client was injured in a rear-end crash on the 55 Freeway. The collision caused whiplash and prolonged neck and back pain. The insurance company started at $50,000, but the case ultimately resolved for $300,000, which is 6x the initial offer.

$250,000

Auto Accident in Las Vegas (Failure to Yield)

A driver failed to yield the right of way, causing an injury crash in Las Vegas. The initial offer was $100,000, and the case resolved for $250,000, which is 2.5x the opening offer.

$250,000

Uninsured Driver Ran a Red Light (UIM Policy Limits)

Our client was hit by an uninsured driver who ran a red light. We pursued recovery through the client’s own UIM coverage and moved the case forward by filing for arbitration. The matter settled before arbitration for the $250,000 UIM policy limits.

$200,000

Pit Bull Attack Causing Bite-Related Puncture Wounds

A pit bull attack caused puncture wounds to the hands, arms, and leg. The initial offer was $100,000, and the case resolved for $200,000, which is 2x the initial offer for our client.

$100,000

Rear-End Crash in Orange County

Our client was stopped at a red light in Orange County when they were rear-ended, causing whiplash and vehicle damage. The case resolved for $100,000.

$100,000

Rear-End Crash on the 22 Freeway

Our client was rear-ended in congested traffic on the 22 Freeway and suffered whiplash, bruising, and soreness, along with related bills and repair costs. The initial offer was $15,000, and the case resolved for $100,000, which is over 6x the starting offer.

$100,000

Rear-End Crash on the 91 Freeway

We obtained a $100,000 policy-limits settlement for a client injured in a rear-end crash on the 91 Freeway. The initial offer was $30,000, and we pushed the case to a $100,000 resolution, more than 3x the original offer and the full available policy limits.

$100,000

Dog Bite at Backyard Gathering Involving a Child

A young child was bitten and scratched on the face at a backyard gathering. The insurance company started at $50,000, and the case resolved for $100,000, which is 2x the initial offer.

$90,000

Dog Park Incident Involving an Unleashed Dog

At a dog park, an unleashed dog jumped on our client and knocked her to the ground, causing non-bite injuries. Even in that setting, the owner is responsible for their pets’ behaviour. The case began with a $25,000 offer and resolved for $90,000, which is more than 3.5x the initial offer.

Client Reviews

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