Multi-Million-Dollar Jury Verdict in Traumatic Brain Injury Case
In a case that involved a bus vs. bicycle accident, the initial police report cited our client, the bicyclist, for numerous violations. Despite the report, our attorneys were confident that the bus driver was at fault for the accident because he did not allow enough distance when passing the bicycle. To establish the case against the bus driver, we hired a biking expert, a bus driving expert, an accident reconstructionist, and numerous damage experts. The case proceeded to an eight-day jury trial and our client, who had suffered a traumatic brain injury, received a multi-million-dollar award. Although this case was originally declined by numerous firms because attorneys saw little hope of achieving a favorable jury verdict, our lawyers used creative strategies and relied on competent experts to successfully represent our client.
Successful Representation of Workers Permanently Injured by Propane Gas Explosion
Luis Alcalde represented three
non-English-speaking Mexican migrant workers injured in Ohio and the spouse of another
who was living in Mexico. The three injured workers were severely and
permanently injured and disfigured when a propane gas explosion occurred during
the construction of a commercial agricultural building. After a lawsuit
alleging negligence, unsafe workplace, and products liability was filed, Mr.
Alcalde implemented and executed an extremely aggressive
discovery and trial schedule. Approximately 40 fact and expert depositions were
taken during an 18-month period. This was a complex case given that, at one
point, there were more than 15 parties and approximately 30 different lawyers
in the case. Additionally, several key depositions required the use of Spanish-speaking
translators, which added to the complexity of the case. Shortly before the
scheduled trial date, the litigation was settled under a confidentiality agreement.
The Spanish-speaking abilities and Latino cultural competence of Mr. Alcalde
was instrumental in reaching an outcome to our
clients’ complete satisfaction.
Efrain Jimenez-Lopez et.al. v. Farmer Boy AG,
Inc., et. al., Court of Common Pleas Fayette County, Ohio, Case No. CVH
20200234
