Car Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles California

Car Accident Case Results: Mansell & Mansell, A.P.C

For over 20 years, the car accident attorney in Los Angeles California, Robert Mansell of the car accident law firm of Mansell & Mansell, A.P.C has obtained millions of dollars in car accident settlements and jury verdicts for personal injury victims in Los Angeles California.  We have a strong record of taking our clients' cases to trial and obtaining positive results and verdicts.

Car Accident Lawyer Cases in Los Angeles California

Rear-Ended: Neck Injury

Deft was responsible for the accident, and that the accident aggravated a pre-existing herniated cervical disc; Myelopathy diagnosed after the July 1 accident and before the second accident. Read more...

Air Bag Litigation: Theories of Recovery for Injuries Caused by Air Bag Deployments

According to current statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, air bags are credited with saving over 5,000 lives on U.S. highways.  However, despite the fact that air bags have been marketed to the American public as the panacea of auto accident injuries, they have affirmatively caused countless injuries as well as death. Read more...

Air Bag Case

6/3/90: Plaintiff, a 55 year-old registered nurse, was driving her 1988 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible in Marina Del Rey when she rearended another vehicle. The accident was her fault. Upon impact, the airbag deployed, throwing her left arm into the metal frame around the windshield causing a fracture of her elbow. Read more...

Automotive Product Liability

A plaintiff who successfully argued that her air bag defect case should proceed on the basis of the "consumer expectations" test was awarded $49,650 in damages Sept. 20 by a California state court jury. Read more...

Car Accident (Cervical Injury)

On 7/1/87, the Pltf., Arthur Bowen, was rearended by Deft. Barren. The Pltf. had suffered a previous cervical disc herniation from a trip and fall accident. This condition was aggravated in the 7/1/87 accident. Read more...

Car Accident

5/21/92: Plaintiff, a 34 year-old machinist, was stopped at a stop light when he was rearended by an OmniTrans passenger van. The Plaintiff was dazed but did not seek medical treatment until the next day. Even though the Plaintiff had medical insurance through his employment, he went to a doctor referred by his attorney because he did not want his employer to know he was injured. Read more...

Rear End Auto Accident

11/6/89: Plaintiff, 47 year-old truck driver, was rearended by the Defendant's vehicle in stop and go traffic on I-5. At the time of the accident, the Plaintiff had been off work for 27 months due to a prior slip and fall injury where he had confirmed bulging discs at L4-5 and L5-S1. All prior doctors agreed that, because of the slip and fall, the Plaintiff would never be able to return to his truck driving job. The Plaintiff's injuries were exacerbated by the rearend accident. Read more...

Rear Ended By Bus

1/2/87: Plaintiff, 25 year-old actress and model, had recently moved to Los Angeles from New York City. She was rearended by an RID bus and went to the emergency room the following day. One week later she began treating for "soft tissue" injuries. Her therapy continued off and on for 15 months. After moving back to New York City, the plaintiff did not have any further treatment. However, when the Plaintiff returned to Los Angeles in 12/90 for her deposition and defense medical exam, she was seen by Dr. Phillip Levin who diagnosed Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Read more...

Bowen vs. Barren

On 7/1/87, the Pltf., Arthur Bowen, was rearended by Deft.  Barren. The Pltf. had suffered a previous cervical disc herniation from a trip and fall accident. This condition was aggravated in., the 7/1/87 accident. Then on 10/10/87, 'the Pltf. was again involved in an automobile accident in the Los angeles California area. PDF: 

David L. vs. Calmat

The plaintiff was rear-ended and aggravated his pre-existing back problems. The client met with the car accident attorneys in Los Angeles California, Mansell & Mansell, A.P.C to discuss the auto accident case. The result: The insurance company offered $18,000 to settle the case.  Robert Mansell successfully presented the case at trial and the jury awarded $200,000.

Arthur B. vs. Barren

The plaintiff suffered a neck injury when his car was rear-ended.  Although he was able to return to work as a physical education teacher, the neck pain continued to bother him.  The client spoke with a car accident lawyer in Los Angeles California, Mansell & Mansell, A.P.C, Attorneys at law.  The result:  The insurance company offered $100,000.  Robert Mansell presented the case to the jury and the plaintiff was awarded $274,592.

Richard S. vs. Bangkok

The plaintiff's 87-year-old father was struck and killed in a truck accident incedent while he was crossing the street.  Unfortunately, there were no witnesses.  The defendant's lawyer tried to argue that it was not their truck.  Using considerable circumstantial evidence, Robert Mansell successfully proved it was the defendant's truck and the jury awarded $565,000.

Marie M. vs. Liu

Six family members were injured when the defendant made a left turn in front of the plaintiff's SUV.  At the mediation, Robert Mansell was able to recover over $500,000 for the family including: $285,000 for the driver with a broken leg; $150,000 for a passenger with a broken nose and deviated septum; and $70,000 for a passenger with shoulder pain.

William H. vs. Torres

Robert Mansell helped his client recover $75,000 cash and a structured settlement where his 41-year old client receives $1,150 per month for the rest of his life for a low back injury.  The total value of the settlement was $475,000.

Nora T. vs. Petrosky

The plaintiff suffered a neck injury and a heart contusion.  The case settled after the first day of trial for $175,000.

Livsha K. vs. Hugh S.

Mansell & Mansell recovered $1,300,000 for the 81-year old widow of a Russian immigrant who was struck and killed while crossing the street.  The defense argued that the recovery should be small because the projected life spans of the 80-year old decedent and his 81-year old widow were short.  However, Mansell & Mansell, A.P.C successfully recovered the full amount for the widow.

Nancy H. vs. Jerome S.

The plaintiff was on her way to work when her car was broadsided by the defendant causing her SUV to roll over.  She suffered back pain from a compression fracture and was off work for three months.  Robert Mansell recovered $300,000 from the primary insurance company and an additional $450,000 from the secondary insurance carrier for a total recovery of $750,000.

John H. vs. E.O.L.

John H. was riding his bicycle when he was struck by a limo.  He suffered a compound fracture of his left leg requiring surgery.  Mansell & Mansell, A.P.C recovered the full insurance policy limits of $750,000 within three months and negotiated the health insurance lien to maximize the recovery to the clients.

Pedestrian Accident Cases

Wrongful Death

1/18/93: Decedent, 79 year-old male, was crossing 9th Street at the intersection of San Pedro Street in the marked crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle. It was dark and raining hard at the time of the accident. Decedent was wearing a dark coat and carrying a black umbrella. Decedent received severe closed head injuries and died 10 days later. Read more...

Patti R. vs. Fruitland Apts.

Robert Mansell recovered $95,000 for his client who suffered a broken knee cap when the plaintiff tripped in the parking garage due to poor lighting.

Marnie W. vs. Glenwood Apts.

The plaintiff slipped on the stairway because there were no safety edge strips.  She suffered an injury to her lower back.  After securing a settlement of $225,000 for his client, Robert Mansell helped his client move home to Tennessee and pay cash for her very first home.

Jean G. vs. Vons

The plaintiff suffered a knee injury when she slipped and fell at a Von's grocery store.  Robert Mansell was able to secure a recovery of $65,000 for Mrs. G. at mediation.

David M. vs. City of Los Angeles

The plaintiff slipped on a smooth terrazzo wheelchair ramp on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  At trial, Robert Mansell successfully proved that the city was liable for Mr. M.'s injuries, which the jury placed at $55,000.

Product Liability/Defective Products

Defective Machine Amputates Finger

Harris' employer bought a paper-fusing machine from Scott, the manufacturer, Although the machine came with a guard covering the pinchpoint, the employer removed it. Harris, 43, was operating the machine when it became jammed. As he was trying to remove a piece of paper from the pi~chpoint, his supervisor turned the machine back on, and part of Harris' middle finger was amputated. Read more...

Mary B. vs. Chrysler

Robert Mansell took a case, which was turned down by many other attorneys, where the plaintiff was injured when her air bag deployed in a low speed accident.  The attorney for Chrysler had bragged that Chrysler had successfully defended all 110 similar cases previously filed.  In a landmark case for the rights of consumers, Robert Mansell was the first lawyer in the nation to win a case against the auto industry involving an injury caused by an air bag deployment.  Chrysler appealed the case twice and tried to take it to the Supreme Court of California.  In the end, Chrysler had to pay 100% of the jury's award of $49,500, plus costs and interest.

Other air bag cases

Since successfully handling that first air bag case, Robert Mansell has handled numerous other air bag cases against various auto makers and obtained many substantial settlements (Mrs. H. $115,000, Mrs. E. $150,000, Mrs. G. $145,000, Mr. L. $475,000).  However, the auto makers demanded that their names remain confidential in each of these settlements.

Julie A. vs. Valley Cities

While at work, Mrs. A. was injured when a metal gate came loose and fell on her, knocking her to the ground and causing injuries, which required back surgery.  Several attorneys turned the case down before Mrs. A. hired Mansell & Mansell, A.P.C.  The firm was able to successfully prove there was a defect in the gate's design and recovered $650,000 for her injuries from the gate manufacturer.

Vickie D. vs. [un-named manufacturer]

The plaintiff was burned when a disposable aluminum basting pan folded when she removed a turkey from the oven by the handles, pouring hot grease onto her legs.  Robert Mansell successfully contended that the product was defective and recovered $90,000 for his client.  Again, confidentiality was a part of the settlement.

George H. vs. Scott Equipment Manufacturing, Inc.

Mr. H. was injured while working on a machine manufactured by the defendant.  The machine crushed the tip of his finger causing him to lose 1/8th inch off the tip of his finger.  At trial, Robert Mansell was successful in proving the machine was defective, and the jury awarded $187,000.

In Edmond P. vs. [un-named manufacturer]

The plaintiff was using crutches because of a broken ankle when one of the aluminum crutches broke, causing him to fall.  Because of the fall, the previously broken ankle took longer to heal.  Robert Mansell recovered $50,000 for his client from the manufacturer and the store where the crutches were purchased.

Insurance Denials

In Carol S. vs. [un-named insurer]

The insurance company refused to pay a $25,000 life insurance claim on an accidental death policy.  Robert Mansell recovered the $25,000 policy benefits, plus interest, within 90 days and then successfully brought an action against the company for the delay, recovering an additional $500,000 for the client due to the company's delay in paying the claim.  The insurance company demanded anonymity as part of the settlement.

In Donna P. vs. [un-named insurance company]

Ms. P. suffered a back injury, which caused her to be totally disabled.  She applied for disability benefits under her disability insurance policy, but the insurance company claimed that she was not disabled.  Robert Mansell filed suit on behalf of his client and forced the company to pay the entire amount of all disability benefits, past and future, and all attorneys' fees, costs and interest, recovering $300,000 for his client.

Industrial Accidents

Crane Accident

Crane Company Found Liable For Worker's Injuries: Plaintiff, Scott Schuster, a 38-year-old sheet metal worker was installing a ventilation system at an industrial site. His employer contracted with Crainco, Inc., to provide crane services for the job. After setting an 8,000 pound blower in place, Plaintiff disconnected the rigging straps from the load and signaled to the operator to raise the crane line out of the way. As the crane operator began to raise his boom, one of the rigging straps snagged onto the load, lifting the load about 6-8 inches. Plaintiff signaled for the crane operator to stop; however, the crane operator admittedly was looking up at the tip of his boom. Plaintiff first attempted to kick the snag free, then tried to jump out of the way. The snag disengaged as Plaintiff was jumping out of the way and the load fell onto Plaintiff's right heel. Read more...

Industrial Accident

As the crane operator began to raise his boom, one of the rigging straps snagged onto the load, lifting the load about 6-8 inches. The plaintiff signalled for the crane operator to stop. However, the crane operator admittedly was looking at the tip of his boom. The plaintiff first attempted to kick the snag free, then tried to jump out of the way. The snag disengaged as the plaintiff was jumping out of the way and the load fell onto the plaintiff's right heel. Read more...

Scott C. vs. Crainco

Attorney Mansell represented a worker who was injured when a crane operator negligently lifted a load causing an air conditioner to fall on Mr. C.'s foot, fracturing his heel bone.  The crane company denied the claim, insisting it was not the operator's fault.  The case went all the way to trial and the jury awarded damages at $1,275,000.

Julie A. vs. Valley Cities

While at work, Mrs. A. was injured when a metal gate came loose and fell on her, knocking her to the ground and causing injuries, which required back surgery.  Several attorneys turned the case down before Mrs. A. hired Mansell & Mansell, A.P.C.  The firm was able to prove successfully that there was a defect in the gate's design and recovered $650,000 for her injuries from the gate manufacturer.

George H. vs. Scott Equipment Manufacturing, Inc.

Mr. H. was injured while working on a machine manufactured by the defendant.  The machine crushed the tip of his finger causing him to lose 1/8th inch off the tip of his finger.  At trial, Robert Mansell was successful in proving the machine was defective and the jury awarded $187,000.

Richard M. vs. FM Thomas

The plaintiff fell into an open pit at work and aggravated a prior knee injury.  At mediation, Robert Mansell was able to recover $375,000 and secured the necessary knee surgery for his client.

Other Cases

Civil Fraud

3/88: Plaintiff Gem Center, a diamond importer, began selling goods to the Defendant, who is a diamond wholesaler. By the end of 1988, the Plaintiff had sold the Defendant over $1,400,000 in goods, but had received only $650,000 in payments. Read more...

Herniated Disc

The Pltf., age 28, had been in Deft.ls hospital for over a month due to poorly controlled diabetes. On 6/25/85, Deft.ls doctors requested Pltf.'s assistance in rolling over a 600 lb. diabetes patient so that the linens could be changed. While patient was helping change the linens the patient became distressed. P1tf. went to alert the staff,then returned to the room to assist paramedics in CPR. While positioning the obese patient, Pltf. felt a "pull" in his back. He felt more pain while assisting the patient onto a gurney. 9 months later, a herniated disc was diagnosed. Read more...

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