Automobile

o Commercial Trucking

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This lawsuit arises out of an extremely violent and disastrous multiple motor vehicle accident, wherein a 1989 International tractor trailer truck carrying concrete mixing materials struck several vehicles thereby causing severe and permanent injuries. The driver was acting in the course and scope of his employment as a commercial truck driver. Plaintiffs alleged several theories such as: negligent retention, unreasonable delivery demands, and alter ego concerning the concrete company’s foreign parent corporations. Until resolution Plaintiffs were able to maintain alter ego claims through two levels of parent corporations, one nationally, the other a foreign corporation. The amounts paid in settlement of this case are subject to a non-disclosure agreement.

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This firm represented a fourteen (14) year old girl and her family for injuries sustained after their van was struck by a roofing company truck. Investigation revealed that the brakes on the roofing company truck failed on the day of the accident and that the driver had complained for brake problems a few days prior to the accident. The plaintiff sustained traumatic head injuries resulting in her being confined to a wheelchair and requiring twenty-four (24) hour attendant care for the rest of her life. Until resolution of this matter Plaintiffs were able to maintain their claims concerning piercing the corporate veil and link liability to the family owned corporations. The amounts paid in settlement of this case are subject to a non-disclosure agreement and were considered one of the largest settlements for a single injury in the state of Arizona.

o Motorcoach Carriers

A Greyhound bus turned over because the driver purportedly fell asleep and several people were severely injured, including injuries necessitating amputation. Through investigation, this firm was able to ascertain that the driver of the Greyhound bus had a prior history of accidents and falling asleep at the wheel. This firm alleged negligent retention and failure to ascertain background checks for their employees at a minimal cost. A large seven–figure settlement was obtained.

o Multiple Vehicle Accidents

A Northern Arizona University (N.A.U.) student was traveling from school (Flagstaff) to Phoenix when a representative from a construction company made a “U” turn on the interstate, thereby changing directions (i.e. north to south). In the process of this maneuver, the student’s vehicle was struck and sent into the path of an eighteen wheeler. Plaintiffs were able to obtain a large settlement, despite the construction employee’s minimal involvement. Terms of the settlement are protected by a non-disclosure settlement agreement.

A two car accident involving a delivery truck and Plaintiff. Plaintiff received substantial injuries, rendering him in a comatose state. Plaintiffs received a substantial confidential settlement.

o Single Vehicle Accidents:

Plaintiff was a passenger in a van on a field trip sponsored by A.S.U. The driver of the van, an A.S.U. employee, while attempting to exit the freeway lost control of the van causing it to rollover several times. Plaintiff was rendered a quadriplegic. The amounts paid in settlement of this case are subject to a non-disclosure agreement.