$1M in Tractor-Trailer Collision Case
McNicholas & McNicholas obtained a $1 million settlement for the family of a man who tragically died when two tractor-trailers sandwiched his car. Both tractor-trailers were traveling in the far-left lane—a vehicle code violation—when the rear trailer’s brakes failed. Neither the rear…
$1.2M for Plaintiff in Head-On Bus Collision
McNicholas & McNicholas secured a $1.2 million settlement for a plaintiff who was hit head-on by a bus that made an unsafe left turn. The plaintiff suffered a significant ankle fracture and required three surgeries. We were able to reach a settlement…
$1.35M for Plaintiff with Fractures from Ladder Fall
McNicholas & McNicholas secured a $1.35 million settlement for an industrial air conditioning technician who fell approximately 16 feet while climbing a ladder to access the roof of a building. The plaintiff suffered multiple fractures requiring surgery and extensive rehabilitation. Not only…
Southern California Super Lawyers Recognizes Sophia Arim on Rising Stars 2024 List
Associate Sophia Arim has been selected to Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2024 for her work in Personal Injury law. Rising Stars is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years…
What to Expect If You’ve Survived a Traumatic Amputation
When an individual survives a traumatic amputation, they come to learn that life begins to take a new path. Survivors will need to overcome new challenges and adjust to their new reality, a process which can be extremely difficult. Therefore, if you…
The Ongoing Effects of Severe Pediatric Brain Injury
Brain injuries are a serious concern for individuals of any age, and can be even more severe and life-threatening to children. Pediatric brain injuries can escalate to permanent disability or death. If you are a parent of a child who suffered a…
What Does Rehabilitation Look Like for Victims of Severe Burn Injuries?
Severe burn injuries not only leave physical scars but also present significant challenges for survivors. Rehabilitation is crucial in helping burn victims regain functionality, independence, and confidence in their road to recovery. What is considered a severe burn injury? Severe burn injuries…
What Is Locked-in Syndrome?
Although hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke might be the most common reason for a devastating condition known as locked-in syndrome, trauma from motor vehicle accidents is also a frequent cause. In the context of car accidents, locked-in syndrome may occur if there is…
Blunt Force Trauma to the Heart from a Los Angeles Car Accident
Compared to other types of injuries like head injuries, fractures, or soft tissue injuries, blunt force trauma to the heart is relatively uncommon in automobile accidents because the heart is protected by the ribcage and sternum. However, in high-impact, high-speed, or forceful…
What Makes Burn Injuries Catastrophic Injuries?
Burn injuries can be very serious, extremely painful, and lead to permanent scarring and disfigurement. They can be so severe that your skin and even the bones underneath may become permanently damaged. If this applies to you, your burn injury is likely…