Government Entity – $7.43 Million Verdict Auto v Pedestrian (Mother and 3 year old daughter) with Dangerous Condition of Public Property (crosswalk) claims. Case stemmed from a vehicle v. pedestrian accident on 2/8/12. 26 year old Plaintiff was crossing Gilbert St. in an unincorporated area of Anaheim with her 3 year-old daughter in a stroller. Plaintiff was struck by a hit/run …
Personal Injury – $57,974,402.00 Million Verdict Herman v Cardiel – February 13, 2011 Accident involving Plaintiff, a 25 year old student, apparently fell asleep at the wheel at around 4:00am while driving on Interstate 15. As a result, his cart spun out and stalled facing oncoming traffic at an angle in the fast lane. A Good Samaritan, Armando Solis, observed the …
Jeffrey Greenman was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He comes from a long lineage of attorneys starting with his Grandfather, a Harvard graduate and order of the coif recipient at the University of Florida School of Law. His father, John Greenman, is the founding partner of Greenman, Goldberg, Raby and Martinez, the oldest Plaintiff personal injury law firm …
Verdict Videos was asked to produce a presentation video for the Emilio Nares Foundation’s 12th annual Harvest for Hope fundraising event, September 13, 2015. ENF provides services for low-income, underprivileged families whose children are battling cancer. ENF’s flagship program, Ride with Emilio (RWE) is a transportation service, which ensures that no children miss a cancer treatment due to lack of transportation. Together with Stalwart Communications, …
“The impact the settlement video had on negotiations was tangible.” – Ryan D. Harris, Harris Personal Injury Lawyers Verdict Videos produced a settlement video focusing on the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), and their subcontractors’ negligence in creating a dangerous condition at a construction site. When the MTS decided not to close its stations during a scheduled renovation, and their subcontractor did …
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is set to approve a $4.7 million settlement to the family at the Counsel meeting September 1, 2015. Verdict Videos produced a Wrongful Death Video for mediation of Rigoberto Arceo who was shot by L.A. County Sheriffs on the working-class Cudahy street where he lived. “Rigo”, 34, was a staple; known for his smile and wave each time …
Six band members of A City Serene hurt in wreck on the Grapevine According to Brett J. Schreiber of THORSNES BARTOLOTTA McGUIRE, Verdict Videos “pointed interviews, dramatic presentation, and professional finished product wove together a compelling story of loss that the other side simply could not ignore.” After the settlement video was presented at mediation, the case was settled with CalTrans for $6.25 million. …
What was the victim’s life like before the incident? Who is liable? What are the damages and why should the opposing parties pay compensation? These and other issues can be addressed with on-camera interviews of expert witnesses, informed family members and deposition testimony of the key players. The interviews may be intertwined with before-and-after photos, demonstrative re-creations, police reports and other …
The most important issue to be addressed in the settlement video is damages. The documentary must clearly demonstrate for the claims administrator and opposing counsel how the victim’s life has been altered, what the severity of the victim’s injuries are, as well as an assessment of current and future needs. While presenting damages, it is imperative to highlight the credibility …
Gross or even subtle exaggerations may cause opposing counsel to view the video presentation with suspicion and not take the demand seriously. Overstating or overdramatizing events can reflect poorly on the entire mediation process and cast reservations about the validity of the case. Thus, it is important to make sure that your video presentation company is experienced in producing legal …
