Salt Lake Catastrophic Injury Attorney

$25M

Products Liability

A Salt Lake jury returned a $25,000,000 verdict in a products liability and wrongful death trial. Case involved the tragic strangulation of a three-year-old girl on a window blind cord. The jury accepted all claims for relief and rejected comparative fault on parents. Settled before punitive damages phase.

$10.6M

Wrongful Death

Wrongful death action against the United States for failure to properly secure a gate at Arches National Park, causing the death of Esther Nakajjigo. The U.S. conceded liability, and the judge determined damages.

$6.2M

Auto Accident

A Farmington, UT jury returned a $6,200,000 personal injury car crash verdict. Mr. Symes was injured in a 'blind spot' auto accident when a driver for Lube Management crossed lanes and hit his vehicle. Plaintiff suffered permanent ligament damage to his spine.

$4.5M

Medical Malpractice

Jury returned a verdict of $5,000,000 in a medical malpractice wrongful death trial. Lillian Birt died after a laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair. The jury found Dr. Richards and Dr. Peng negligent for substandard follow-up and withdrawal of care. Net verdict after medical malpractice cap was $4,450,000.

$2.4M

Personal Injury

A jury returned a $2.4 million dollar verdict for personal injuries sustained to the dominant hand of Ms. Amy Herzog. She was injured at a company party when a bowling ball forcefully crashed into the back of her hand, crushing it. Plaintiff alleged Vail was liable under respondeat superior and negligent supervision.

$1.8M

Wrongful Death

Utah Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of defense post-trial motions in a wrongful death case arising out of a death caused by a pressure ulcer that developed at Avalon Care.