ABBOTT LAW FIRM
Results
Disclaimer: These are a smattering of some of the results we have obtained from clients. They shouldn’t be viewed as what you might expect as a result in your case.
Personal Injury Results
$70,000 settlement
Client was 15 years old and working in a Snowie shack as a summer job. Client injured his left middle index finger in a Snowie Brand ice shaver. Snowie denied the claim and refused to even discuss settlement. Snowie claimed that client was more than 50% at fault. We filed a lawsuit and pressed it to trial. We found a user in Florida who had been injured in a similar way. We claimed that machine was negligently designed due to improper placement of on/off switch, no interlock device and inadequate warnings. Worker’s compensation paid all medical bills and lost income to client. About two months before trial, Snowie offered to settle for $20,000. We rejected the offer and pushed case toward trial. Five days before trial, Snowie offered to settle for $70,000. We accepted. We negotiated with worker’s compensation fund so that client had no obligation to repay them for medical bills or lost income they had paid.
$20,000 settlement for whiplash injuries
Injuries were received in an automobile accident. Defendant claimed light was green but we found two witnesses who would testify for our client. Our client went to the Emergency Room and to a chiropractor for physical therapy.
$177,500 for rotator cuff tear requiring surgical repair
After the mediation concluded, the mediator congratulated us and told us that this settlement was $50,000 higher than any settlement or verdict he was aware of for this type of injury.
$1,064,999.97 settlement
Settlement for the death of a common law spouse when the vehicle being driven by the deceased lost control and rolled. The paying party was a rental company who had rented a tow vehicle to the deceased. The tow company argued that the they were not at fault. Instead, the deceased was at fault for losing control of the vehicle. The children were represented by a different attorney and their share of the settlement is not included.
$125,000 policy limits settlement in auto accident.
Twenty-one year old mentally disabled client was passenger in vehicle that was rear ended at intersection. Vehicle cost $2,150 to repair. Client was diagnosed with a bruise to her knee and whiplash at the Emergency Room. She did not receive any additional treatment for several months. When she returned to doctor, she was diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury. $25,000 came from the liability carrier and $100,000 came from the under-insured carrier.
$1,000,000
policy limits settlement in auto accident
Sixteen year old driver veered across center line and struck vehicle in which client was a passenger. Client suffered serious injuries including the loss of a kidney.
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“Abbott Law Firm was a great law firm for my case. I was involved in a car accident and the insurance company wouldn’t take me seriously. Abbott Law Firm took them to court and we received a great judgment. If you are being pushed around by an insurance company go to Abbott Law Firm. The staff is friendly and helpful. The attorneys will fight for you.”
– Margie C.
$53,159.94 jury verdict in rear end auto accident case
Client suffered soft tissue back injuries requiring medical care.
$1,750,000 policy limits settlement
The settlement was in a case for the death of seven year old girl in an auto accident.
$250,000 settlement for injuries received by 48 year old man in a low speed auto accident
Our client had been in an serious accident only 9 months before the second accident. In the first accident he suffered a fractured skull and a reduction in mental abilities. We claimed that the second, low speed accident caused a further reduction in mental abilities. The insurance company disputed that and offered $5,000 on policy limits of $100,000. The insurance company paid the $100,000 plus an additional $150,000 over policy limits to settle on the eve of trial. The insured was indigent and did not pay.
$300,000 settlement for the death of a nine month old baby
The child had been born with numerous birth defects. During a surgery to repair one of the birth defects, the doctor nicked the bowel. The defense claimed no error and that the infant had a shortened life expectancy due to the other birth defects.
Other Case Results
Wrongful Lien
Two wrongful liens were placed on client’s home by contractors. We were successful in getting the first lien released within one week. We filed suit on the second lien. Title was cleared within 4 months of client retaining our firm. All attorney fees were paid by wrongful lienors.
$120,000 settlement for Sexual Harassment / Hostile Work Environment
Our client worked as receptionist at mortgage company. While on the job she was sexually harassed by her employer / the owner. Because mortgage company had few than 15 employees, claims were brought solely under Utah State Law. $120,000 settlement at the close of fact discovery.
$150,000 settlement for harassment
Client worked for large national corporation. She was sexually harassed by a supervisor. Settlement was obtained prior to suit being filed.
“I have worked with numerous attorneys over the years in a wide range of situations and have found this firm to be one of the best to work with in many ways. No one looks forward to being invoved in any law suits but having the right attorney that will look out for your best interest is what we all want. I would recommend Abbott Law Firm for legal representation and would use them again myself”
– Dennis S.
Dismissal
Client loaned money for purchase of home. Borrower filed lawsuit against bank for numerous alleged wrongful acts. We were successful in getting the case dismissed on summary judgment.
Quiet Title
Client sold condo on contract and took back second mortgage to secure the contract. Buyer failed to make monthly payments to client. We filed foreclosure docs and sold the home at foreclosure. This put our client in a second position behind the bank. We contacted bank and asked for payoff. When bank failed to respond, we filed quiet title action against bank. Because bank was unable to prove what payments had been made on first, we got a judgment against bank quieting title in favor of client.
Fraud Judgment
Client lent $85,000 to husband and wife and took lien on horse as collateral. Couple failed to repay loan. Couple then filed bankruptcy. We got permission from bankruptcy court to hold trial in State Court. We filed a fraud action and took it to trial. Verdict was for full amount of loan, plus interest plus attorney fees plus costs. Bankruptcy court refused to discharge debt because it was based on fraud. Couple appealed and we won the appeal. We were successful in collecting all principal. We are still getting monthly checks to pay off interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Defense Verdict
Client was charged with negligent homicide for death of youth in wilderness survival youth program. We won the case at the preliminary hearing. Case dismissed.
Defense Verdict
Client was charged criminally with assault. We went to trial and proved that client was acting in self defense. Case dismissed.
Quiet Title
Client was duped into transferring title to her home to a man who said he would get a loan on the home and invest the money at a profit. The man got a loan on the home and stole the money. The bank then foreclosed and took the home. We filed suit and got a judgment in favor of client quieting title to home in favor of the client and against the fraudster and the bank.
Eviction and Judgment
Client owned real property and rented it to tenants. Tenants failed to pay. We served three day notice and tenant failed to leave. We filed suit and got writ of restitution. With assistance from Sheriff, tenant left. We obtained a judgment against tenant for treble damages, costs of suit and attorney fees.
Summary Judgment
Client sold home and was then sued for fraud in sale of home. We defended. Filed and won summary judgment dismissing case.