The Nielsen Law Firm, P.C.

$1.9M

A 5-year-old boy was a passenger on a school bus when the emergency exit opened and he fell out. He sustained a skull fracture and abrasions. The plaintiffs alleged the driver and bus company were negligent in failing to ensure the door functioned properly and for allowing a young child to sit near an emergency exit. The defense argued the child or another child may have opened the latch and that the child sustained no permanent injury.

$1.1M

One driver allegedly ran a red light and hit another vehicle on its side. The injured driver claimed the collision caused permanent injuries to their lower back and hips, leading to pain, stiffness, and inability to work. The jury awarded past and future damages.

$650k

One driver was heading east and stopped at an intersection. Another driver was heading south, entered the intersection, struck a westbound vehicle, and then struck the plaintiffs' car and another vehicle. The impact pushed the plaintiffs' car into the other vehicle. The police report indicated the southbound driver ran a red light. The driver who ran the red light claimed his light was yellow. The injured driver claimed a lower back injury, including aggravation of a pre-existing condition, a herniated disc, and neck and back sprains. He also claimed lacerations and headaches from being thrown into his rear-view mirror. His son claimed leg pain that resolved without treatment. The injured driver underwent treatment for his back, including injections, and was recommended surgery. He testified he can no longer sit or stand for long periods and cannot participate in certain activities. The defense argued the lower back problems were pre-existing and questioned the plaintiff's testimony about prior treatments.

$650k

One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The striking vehicle had disregarded a red light and collided with a vehicle that was then pushed into the plaintiffs vehicle. The injured driver suffered injuries to their lumbar and cervical spine, including sprains and strains, and a wrist sprain.

$538k

One driver was slowing down due to traffic when the other driver crashed into the back of their vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck injuries that would require future surgery. The other driver admitted to the collision but disputed the extent of the injuries. The jury awarded damages for past and future medical expenses.

$517k

One driver stopped at a red light and proceeded when it turned green. The other driver, who was texting, ran the red light and struck the first driver's vehicle. The first driver claimed back injuries and sued for negligence.