Buckley & Associates

$5M

Wrongful Death

Settlement for the death of a 4-year-old child killed while crossing a dangerous City of Issaquah street in a marked crosswalk. The settlement was in the top 100 wrongful death settlements in the United States in 2018. Included $500,000 from passenger vehicle insurer, $500,000 from UIM, and $4 million from City of Issaquah.

$1.5M

Pedestrian Accident

Client was walking in a crosswalk and was struck by a vehicle making a left turn, then dragged approximately 20 feet. Client suffered fractures to his arm, leg, knee, ribs and pelvis. Case settled for $1.5 million insurance policy limit.

$2M

Personal Injury Claims against City

Tacoma will pay more than $2 million to settle claims.

$1M

Auto Accident

Client suffered head injury; leg and arm injuries in a head-on collision between a van and an automobile.

$5.1M

Product Liability

Client was a pedestrian struck by a runaway 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, sustaining a below the knee leg amputation, fractured leg, hand injuries, and scars. Jury determined the vehicle was not reasonably safe due to design and manufacturer DaimlerChrysler was negligent. Net total exceeding $6.4 million after appeal and interest.

$750,000

Pedestrian Accident

Client was struck by a vehicle in a marked crosswalk at night, sustaining fractures to her neck, back, and leg, and a closed-head injury. The city settled for $650,000 and the motorist's insurer for $100,000 after the city denied liability until two days into the trial.