Catastrophic Injury

Overview

We have defended the full gamut of high-stakes personal injury claims, including wrongful death and severe injuries that resulted in life-long disabilities, such as quadriplegia, paraplegia, and permanent brain damage. In cases of clear liability, we find creative ways to address damages, such as the retention of experts to assess annuities and life expectancy, and specialized motions. Our litigation team often is called in to assist other firms in the trial phase of litigation, and we have achieved successful outcomes in cases where injured plaintiffs asked for tens of millions of dollars. In defending such claims, we have represented product manufacturers and distributors, health care providers, property owners, trucking companies and owners of fleet vehicles, food manufacturers and distributors, and construction companies, among others, in matters ranging from trucking and motor vehicle accidents, product liability matters, medical negligence claims and work place accidents. 

Experience

Experience

  • Defense of wrongful death and personal injury claims

    Assisted client in investigation of claims for wrongful death and traumatic injury arising out of an industrial explosion. Conducted risk assessment and early case evaluation and negotiated favorable pre-suit settlements through mediation.

  • Nadia Bermudez v. Habitat for Humanity International, Inc. and Habitat for Humanity - Atlanta, Inc

    Won summary judgment so convincingly for the defendant in wrongful death action arising from trenching accident that plaintiff did not appeal.

  • Eucebia Lopez Carbajal and 24 other Plaintiffs v. Williams Erection Company, The Atlanta Botanical Garden, Inc., Atlas Piers of Atlanta, Inc. et al

    Successfully resolved 16 lawsuits brought by 25 injured plaintiffs and one descendant's estate who fell when the canopy walk under construction fell at The Atlanta Botanical Gardens. There were 11 defendants in this set of cases.

  • Pesticide exposure litigation coordinating counsel

    Led team serving as regional and national coordinating counsel for a major national termite and pest control service provider, defending the company in cases involving claims for personal injury and property damages arising out of alleged pesticide exposures.

    Appeared as lead counsel in multiple jurisdictions, handling all aspects of the company’s defense, from selection and management of local counsel, through discovery, dispositive motions, mediation ...

  • Defense of automotive negligence and product liability litigation

    Defended national truck and trailer rental company in accident litigation involving allegations of negligence, product liability, and negligent entrustment. Served as lead counsel defending the company and its employees in numerous matters and conducted pre‐litigation investigations, evaluations and negotiations. Successful outcomes included leading the investigation and defense of five wrongful death actions arising out of a catastrophic single ...

  • National discovery counsel for major national retailer

    Led team that developed and implemented a national discovery counsel program for a major national retailer for its general liability claims, including premises liability and product liability claims. The program resulted in improvements in consistency and efficiency of discovery responses, improved litigation outcomes, and overall litigation cost reduction.

  • Pharmaceutical liability and medical device litigation

    Defense of pharmaceutical liability and medical device litigation involving contraceptives, medicines for treatment and prevention of bone loss, blood thinners, cholesterol reduction medicines, anti‐depressants, and latex gloves. Examples of experience include: obtaining orders excluding opposing expert opinions and granting summary judgment; development and coordination of expert witness testimony in Multi-District Litigation; serving on ...

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