Significant Case Results and Firm News
SIGNIFICANT SETTLEMENT
Tue, 06/08/2010 - 13:37 — zztopOur office just settled a case for $950,000 involving a 36 year old woman who sustained multiple orthopedic injuries in a motor vehicle collision that occurred on US 101 in December 2006. One defendant, driving a pickup, lost control during a heavy rainstorm, crossed the centerline and collided with our client. The driver of the pickup complained against the State of California, claiming a dangerous condition of public property caused pooling of water on the freeway. This case involved complex hydrology and highway design engineering issues.
SIGNIFICANT SETTLEMENT
Tue, 04/20/2010 - 15:58 — zztopZWERDLING DIBBLE, LLP recently settled a major wrongful death suit in Santa Cruz County. Decedent, a 25 year old high school teacher who was killed in 2007 while riding his bicycle in the City of Santa Cruz by a truck making a right hand turn. The case was brought on behalf of decedent's parents. The decedent was unmarried and had no children. The case settled for $1.5 million dollars.
TOYOTA - HISTORY OF ACCELERATOR PROBLEMS
Tue, 04/06/2010 - 10:03 — zztopToyota in the docket: acceleration troubles have long history for automakers Wednesday, March 17, 2010
By Raymond Paul Johnson and Cory G. Lee
Zach Zwerdling endorsed by prominent Eureka attorney
Thu, 02/11/2010 - 15:40 — zztopPaul Brisso, an experienced and respected attorney in Northern California has written:
Major Victory for injured plaintiffs in California Courts
Mon, 12/28/2009 - 16:30 — zztopIn a recent major victory for plaintiffs, the Court of Appeals has held that plaintiff's can recover the full amount of their billed medical expenses and not be limited to the amount paid by their insurance company. For a good rundown of this case and the legal issue it resolves see:
http://www.protectconsumerjustice.org/stay-tuned-consumers-won-big-monda...
CLIENT RECOMMENDATION
Mon, 12/28/2009 - 16:15 — zztopLarry writes:
Zach has been my first choice for legal advice and representation for my business, employees, friends and myself for over 30 years. He provides straight forward unambiguous answers or points you in the right direction. He also provides methodical research of your issue and clear direction on how to proceed.
In court, he is always at least one step ahead of opposing counsel. He's not afraid to take on powerful political or corporate interests. Your comfort level is high with Zach on your side.
Zach Zwerdling recently ranked "10" highest rating by Avvo.com
Tue, 12/01/2009 - 16:09 — zztopZach Zwerdling recently recieved a "10 - Superb Lawyer" rating from www.avvo.com, a major attorney rating service. This is avvos highest rating. See Zach's avvo profile for more information including client and peer endorsements http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/95501-ca-zachary-zwerdling-67066.html
RECENT SIGNIFICANT SETTLEMENT
Mon, 11/23/2009 - 17:42 — zztopZwerdling Dibble recently settled a Humboldt County case against multiple defendants filed in 2005. Plaintiff, who was then 50 years old, suffered significant back trauma in an unusual accident. Defendants' contended lumbar symptoms were from a pre-existing condition, but agreed that cervical complaints and surgery were a resulty of the subject incident. THE CASE SETTLED FOR $1.2 MILLION
ZWERDLING DIBBLE,LLP IS NOW a PROUD SPONSOR OF KHSU
Sat, 11/07/2009 - 12:59 — zztopZwerdling Dibble LLP has become underwriters of Humboldt County's great public radio station, KHSU. Our spots can be heard on All Things Considered, Fresh Air, and Sunday Weekend Edition. We are happy to support KHSU, a wonderful provider of real news, quality music and local community information.http://www.khsu.org/welcome
RECENT SIGNIFICANT SETTLEMENT
Wed, 10/21/2009 - 13:47 — zztopOur office recently settled a case on behalf of a 55 year old Humboldt County resident who suffered a serious right ankle trimalleolar fracture /dislocation when a log struck him at a log landing. Our client, a truck driver, was standing next to his truck, when the defendant loader operator lost control of a log, which in turn struck our client. Medical bills were approximately $50,000 and there was some lost income. In addition the client will likely require surgery on his ankle. The case settled for $650,000.
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- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Product Liability
- Professional Liability
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