Case Results
| Case Results |
| $1,500,000.00 | Slip-Trip and Fall
California
Successfully resolved a trip and fall case for a 40 year old BBQ installer who tripped over a metal bracket while installing a BBQ. Did not fall, but injured his back to the extent where 36 hours later medical tests revealed a portion of his disc broke free and wedged into his spinal cord, rendering him a parapelegic. Defense argued that the plaintiff sustained his injury while lifting a 200 pound BBQ and that the area where he tripped was not dangerous.
| | $1,400,000.00 | Birth Injury
California
Gibson & Hughes represented an infant allegedly harmed as a result of negligence of the Ob/Gyn and Hospital. Plaintiff argued that the parties failed to recognize distress as indicated on the fetal hear monitor. As a result the child was born with brain damage. A structured settlement of the monies resulted in recovery of multi-millions to meet the childs needs for life.
| | $525,000.00 | Premises Liability
California
Gibson & Hughes represented an 8 year old girl who suffered injuries when she fell from the 2nd story window of her apartment. Plaintiff alleged that defendant failed to maintain the windows in a safe manner, resulting in these floor to ceiling windows being easy to open and allowing a small child to fall.
| | $500,000.00 | Auto Accidents
Minneapolis, MN:
Gilson & Hughes represented the mother of an 18 year old killed in a trucking accident in Minnesota. Initially, the trucking company argued that Gibson & Hughes client was 100% at fault for the accident. However, after investigation and reconstruction of the accident by an expert, Gibson & Hughes was able to settle the case for the $500,000.
| | $495,000.00 | Auto Accidents
Orange County
Gibson & Hughes represented a 44 year old woman who sustained injuries in a car accident. She required surgery and missed several months of work. Settlement occurred just days before trial was to begin.
| | $495,000.00 | Auto Accidents
Corona
Client was involved in a rearend accident where she sustained injuries to her neck and low back; both requiring surgery. The case was settled at Mediation.
| | $475,000.00 | Slip-Trip and Fall
California
Resolved slip and fall where 60 year old woman slipped and fell inside elevator at her workplace upon arriving at work. Serious injuries to her leg resulting in multiple surgeries. Defense argued that the incident did not occur, that plaintiff had not witnesses and injuries were as a result of her diabetic condition.
| | $300,000.00 | Wrongful Death
Los Angeles, CA
Gibson & Hughes handled a wrongful death case for the surviving parents of a 23 year old woman who was being treated in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. The plaintiffs alleged that the center was negligent for negligently allowing here to eat cheese when she was taking an MAO inhibitor. Gibson & Hughes files a motion with the court which allowed them to get around the provisions of MICRA and later settled the case for a confidential amount.
| | $300,000.00 | Auto Accidents
Nevada
Gibson & Hughes represented the parents of a 22 year old killed in a single car accident just outside of Reno. A policy limits settlement of $300,000 was reached before a lawsuit ever had to be filed.
| | $276,000.00 | Auto Accidents
Victorville, CA
Jury verdict of $276,000 to woman who suffered
a broken leg in a single car accident while driving on US 395.
| | $275,000.00 | Dog Bites
California
Gibson & Hughes took to trial a case where defendants dog jumped upon and injured the plaintiff. Plaintiff suffered a fractured hip. Judgment was for the plaintiff in the amount of $275,000.
| | $275,000.00 | Premises Liability
Sacramento
Gibson & Hughes obtained a liablity verdict on behalf of their client who had a sink fall off the wall and cut his hand sustaining a severe injury. During the 2nd day of the damages phase of the trial the case was settled for $275,000
| | $273,000.00 | Premises Liability
Riverside
Client injured when the sink fell off the wall. After liability phase of the trial completed, the case was settled for $273,000.00.
| | $250,000.00 | Dog Bites
San Diego County
G & H represented a young boy who was viciously attacked by a dog. Lengthy litigation resulted in a judgment against the defendant in an amount exceeding $250,000.00.
| | $225,000.00 | Workplace Injury
California
Resolved matter in which construction worker sustained injury to his back and shoulder when struck by a chute from a concrete truck. Case also involved successful negotiation of plaintiffs ongoing workers compensation claim.
| | $155,000.00 | Dog Bites
Orange County
Robert Gibson scored a victory in a dog bite trial in Orange County. The owner of the dog claimed his dog did not bite the plaintiff, and further claimed he did nothing wrong in keeping control over this dog. G&H argued that the defendant was lax in his inability to keep the dog properly leashed, which led the dog to attack G&H’s client. After a hard fought trial, G&H and their client obtained a verdict of $155,000.00
| | $150,000.00 | Auto Accidents
Orange County
Gibson & Hughes handled a lawsuit for a woman who was rear ended by a tow truck. The insurance company for the tow truck refused to believe that the woman was injured as badly as she claimed. After an initial settlement offer of $25,000, Gibson & Hughes settled the case on the “eve of trial” for $150,000.
| | $150,000.00 | Auto Accidents
Fresno, CA
Gibson & Hughes stepped in at the last minute to represent a man who had been injured in a so-called “low impact” automobile accident. The insurance company for the other driver offered $15,000 to settle the case. The plaintiff’s first attorney recommended that the plaintiff take the offer. After declining, Gibson & Hughes was brought in to try the case and the jury returned with a verdict of $150,000.
| | $150,000.00 | Dog Bites
Orange County
Gibson & Hughes represented a man who was attacked by a dog while walking his own dog in the common area at his condominium. The owner of the dog was renting a unit at the condominium complex from the unit owner. A lawsuit was filed against the owner of the dog, and G&H pursued the owner of the condominium unit and the property management company using a unique theory. Litigation resulted in a judgment exceeding $150,000 against all the defendants.
| | $145,000.00 | Premises Liability
Los Angeles, CA
Gibson & Hughes represented a construction worker who was injured while working at someone’s home. The plaintiff claimed that the defendant allowed his dog to get loose & that he knocked the plaintiff over, causing him to fall and shatter his elbow. The insurance carrier for the homeowner claimed that the accident was not as the plaintiff alleged and disputed the injury. On the eve of the trial, the case settled for $145,000.00.
| | $125,000.00 | Auto Accidents
Riverside
Client was in the parking lot of her place of employment walking towards the entrance when a truck backed into her knocking her to the ground. Client sustained an injury to her knee, requiring surgery. Case settled for $125,000.00.
| | $100,000.00 | Auto Accidents
San Diego, CA
Gibson & Hughes recovered $100,000 policy limits on a disputed liability case wherein a woman who was riding a moped was struck by another vehicle. The defendant alleged that she was “curb sneaking”, but after exhaustive litigation, G&H and their client were able to prevail.
| | $100,000.00 | Auto Accidents
Orange County
Gibson & Hughes achieved a policy limits settlement for 26 year old woman who was injured in a car accident. Settlement was achieved without the necessity of litigation.
| | $100,000.00 | Auto Accidents
Huntington Beach
Client was riding his motorcycle on the 405 Freeway when the defendant entered into his lane to avoid slowing traffic. The impact threw the client from his motorcycle giving him road rash in several areas and fracturing his shoulder. After rejecting the settlement offer, the Arbitrator awarded our client $100,001.00.
| | $77,000.00 | Auto Accidents
Orange County
Gibson & Hughes represented a man who was involved in a low impact automobile accident. The plaintiff claimed extensive injury, including surgery. The defendant had $15,000 worth of insurance. The plaintiff offered to settle for that amount, but the insurance company refused to pay until the day before trial. Gibson and Hughes recommended that the $15,000 offer be rejected and trial began. After three days of trial, the insurance company for the defendant paid $77,000 ($62,000 above the limits) to settle the case.
| | $75,000.00 | Civil Rights Violation
Los Angeles, CA
Gibson & Hughes went to trial against a southern California police department and its officers alleging negligent handling of an individual detained in their booking facility. The officers argued that their conduct was proper and offered $1,000 to settle the case. Gibson & Hughes took the case to trial and received a verdict of $75,000.
| | $70,000.00 | Bicycle Accidents
Orange County
Gibson & Hughes settled a bike accident case just one week before trial. Defense contended that the injured victim was driving her bicycle on the wrong side of the street. Litigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle made a right turn on a red light forcing the defense to settle.
| | $41,000.00 | Auto Accidents
Orange County, CA
Broadside car accident with neck and shoulder injuries. The initial offer from insurance carrier was $4,000.00. A $41,000.00 settlement was awarded.
| | $25,000.00 | Auto Accidents
Pasadena, CA
Gibson & Hughes represented a man who was involved in an automobile accident which occurred in an intersection. The insurance company for the other side offered $1,500 to settle the case, claiming that the accident was entirely the fault of the plaintiff. The matter went to trial resulting in a verdict of $25,000.
| | Confidential | Premises Liability
Los Angeles
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT: Gibson & Hughes represented a woman who was sexually assaulted. The plaintiff alleged that the landlord had entered her apartment to check on repairs. Upon exiting, she allegedly failed to lock and secure the security door. Thereafter, an intruder gained entry and committed the assault. The landlord denied responsibility, but after extensive litigation, the case settled for the limits of the landlord’s insurance policy.
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