Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz & Associates, P.C.

$1.3M

Automobile No-Fault; Car Accident

A minor daughter suffered serious injuries in a single-car accident. The insurance company denied no-fault benefits, claiming she lacked permission to drive. SMDA successfully tried the case to verdict, proving permission, and defended the verdict through appeals to the Supreme Court.

$1.2M

Auto Accident; Personal Injury

Partner Patrick Derkacz settled an auto injury claim for a husband and wife who sustained serious and life-changing injuries after being violently rear-ended by a vehicle traveling at 70 mph.

Product Liability; Wrongful Death; Car Accident

Toyota settled with the family of Mark Saylor, a California Highway Patrol Officer, and his family, who were killed in a car accident involving unintended acceleration of a Lexus ES350.

$900,000

Underinsured Motorist; Car Accident; Personal Injury

Client suffered a serious ankle injury (sub-talar dislocation) in a 2004 crash. Sued their own insurance company for underinsured motorist (UM) coverage after the at-fault driver's insurer paid $100,000. Jury awarded over $900,000.

No-Fault Insurance; Uninsured Motorist; Personal Injury

Client Richard G. sustained a closed head injury and multiple facial fractures after being thrown from a vehicle by individuals who stole plumbing supplies. His insurance company terminated benefits, but SMDA secured a very favorable arbitration award for uninsured motorist coverage.

Car Accident; Insurance Dispute

Client CT was rear-ended, suffering a herniated disc. State Farm terminated Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits. After a 3-day trial, the jury found in CT's favor, ordering State Farm to pay all unpaid medical bills and penalty interest.