Our Record of Success
We are proud of our record of success, with over $500 Million recovered for our clients. The following case studies demonstrate the many cases we've handled.
- $1,875,000
1.875 Million Dollar Awarded Asian Woman Struck by Falling Tree Branch
55 year old Mrs. Chen was returning to her car at William Land Park in Sacramento, California when a one ton, fifty foot long limb of a eucalyptus tree snapped and fell upon her. She had to be extracted from under the limb, where she… read more
- $1,825,000
Wrongful Death Case Settled for 1.825 Million Dollars
Just weeks before trial was set to begin in the San Francisco Superior Court, the surviving wife and minor daughter of a 58 year old part time jewelry repairman was awarded 1.825 million dollars in a negotiated settlement. The man was… read more
- $1,750,000
Burn victim obtains a jury verdict of 1.75 million dollars from ship owner
Our client, a 34 year old ship hand on an oil tanker, was on break from his duties and lit a cigarette in his cabin which caused a sudden explosion and fire, and our client received burns, most severely on his hands. The ship owner… read more
- $1,570,000
Family of 46 year old woman killed in roll-over accident receives 1.57 million dollars
The day began like so many others: a family breakfast followed by a hug and a kiss goodbye, after which our client, a 46 year old Wife and Mother of an 8 year old daughter set off in her car for work. She expected that the seat belt… read more
- $1,500,000
Products liability case against car manufacturer ends with 1.5 million dollar settlement
72 year old man sustained a spinal injury in a single car spin out where vehicle air bag fails to deploy.
- $1,475,000
1.475 million dollar settlement for child of helicopter mechanic killed in helicopter crash
Products liability case against the manufacturer of a helicopter that caused the helicopter to crash, killing a 26 year old father of a 3 year old daughter in an aviation accident case.
- $1,375,000
76 year old pedestrian receives 1.375 million dollar settlement
Our client, age 76, was in a pedestrian crosswalk in San Francisco taking his morning walk when he was struck by a motor vehicle operator turning right on a red light who failed to observe him in the crosswalk. Hospitalized with non-… read more
- $1,300,000
Motor vehicle accident victim recovers 1.3 million dollar case settlement
After a trailer separated from the vehicle towing it, our client lost control of his car trying to avoid the trailer, sustaining multiple orthpaedic injuries and several surgeries, which caused him to lose 6 months of earnings.
- $1,100,000
Woman injured by garbage truck obtains $1.1 million settlement
A senior citizen was struck by a garbage truck while crossing a city street, sustaining serious lower extremity injuries. Case was settled at mandatory settlement conference just before trial was to begin.
- $1,000,000
$1 Million Wrongful Death Settlement for Family of Elderly Pedestrian
The family of Mrs. Doe, a 79-year-old San Francisco woman, obtained a settlement of $1 million for a wrongful death claim involving a commercial truck driver that fatally struck her while crossing the street in 2013.
… read more - $1,000,000
Pedestrian stroke victim obtains 1 million dollar case settlement
A 76 year old pedestrian suffered a stroke from complications of a motor vehicle accident requiring extensive rehabilitation, and complicated expert testimony on why the stroke was ultimately a caused by the accident.
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Case Costs
Case costs are different from attorney's fees. The law firm will incur costs in order to prosecute the case, as for example, on investigation; obtaining police, medical, and other records; hiring experts; court costs; and the like. In most personal injury cases, the firm will agree to advance the case costs, and these costs will be reimbursed to the firm out of the financial recovery. If the firm agrees to this arrangement, you will not be charged for case costs unless there is a financial recovery.
Contingent Fee
Typically when the firm agrees to accept a personal injury case, the firm will agree to take the case on a contingent fee agreement. This means that there is no attorney fee unless there is a financial recovery, and then the fee is a percentage of the recovery that we have agreed to at the time the firm is retained.
Free Consultation
Meisel Law Group will not charge you for an initial consultation about your bodily injury case. You may call the office or send an email, where you will be asked to provide information about the case. The firm may then schedule a meeting with you to obtain more detailed information and to review the documents required to retain the law firm. If you decide not to retain the law firm, of if the firm decides not to accept your case, there will be no fee charged to you.
Structured Settlement
A structured settlement is a settlement where part of the financial recovery is paid in the future, in a pre-determined stream of income, and/or in lump sum payments due on dates certain. Thus, payments may be made on defined dates in the future, whether that be monthly, annually, or any other payment schedule that is agreed to at the time the structured settlement is created. There are a number of potential advantages and issues in connection with a structured settlement which your attorney will discuss with you in detail if such an arrangement were to be considered on your case.
On June 20, 2011 I was involved in a life threatening accident when I was riding my bicycle and I was struck by a Truck. Mr. Meisel and his Firm provided me and my family with excellent legal representation for the duration of my case against the trucking company. Through their diligent work I received a fair and equitable settlement. I found the Lawyers and Staff at the Law Firm to be personable, easy to work with, and I felt I was given the attention I deserved. I would gladly retain the Meisel Law Group in the future if I ever have the need.
Robert B.