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A sampling of our client case results
*Names have been changed to protect the individuals' identities.
Below
is a sampling of Bachus & Schanker, LLC case results from different
practice areas in our firm. Names of the parties have been changed to
protect individuals' identities. Please click on the link at the bottom
of each section to read the full case story.
Defective Product
Bachus & Schanker, LLC Client Obtains $3.5 Million Judgment for Injuries Sustained from a Defective Ladder
Bachus & Schanker, LLC recently obtained a $3.5 million judgment for their client, John R.
John
R., who is a residential electrician, suffered substantial injuries to
his back when he fell ten feet from the top of a 12 foot tri-pod
electrician ladder while he was working on a light fixture at a
restaurant. The ladder had been defectively manufactured by Red Top
Ladder, Inc.
Wrongful Death
Bachus & Schanker, LLC Client Awarded $3.2 Million For Wrongful Death of Parents
A
Denver jury ordered a man with more than 10 prior traffic collisions to
pay the family of a couple that he killed approximately $3.2 million.
Insurance Bad Faith
Bachus & Schanker, LLC Client Compensated $3.5 Million By State Farm in Insurance Dispute
Bachus
& Schanker, LLC client Kelly's home burned to the ground. Kelly, a
71-year-old quadriplegic, had previously used her life savings to build
a home equipped with numerous custom modifications to allow her to
function independently in her home. She had heated floors to make sure
her lower body stayed warm; special buttons to open and close windows
and blinds; a specially designed kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom; and
many other items. She even had a wheelchair-accessible deck built
around the entire outside of her home so she could spend time outside.
These small luxuries were important because Kelly's severe physical
limitations prevented her from leaving her home but for a few times
each year.
Drunk Driving
Bachus & Schanker, LLC Client Awarded $2.1 Million For Injuries Sustained in Accident Caused by Drunk Driver
Lisa
was driving to work, headed south on Highway 85 during rush hour
traffic, when a drunk driver, who was driving west on 136th Avenue at
about 60 mph, ran a red light at the intersection of 136th Avenue and
Highway 85, crashed into Lisa's car causing devastating injuries to
Lisa.
Semi Truck Accident
Bachus
& Schanker, LLC Client Compensated $1.85 Million for Injuries and
Emotional Damages Suffered in Collision with Semi Truck
28-year-old
Susan was driving her 1993 Saturn to work on East Sand Creek Drive in
Commerce City, Colorado, when a semi-truck coming toward Susan from the
opposite direction crossed over the center line of the two-lane street
and crashed head-on into Susan. Susan's legs were pinned under the
steering column and dashboard and it was nearly an hour before Susan
was able to be removed from her car. As a result of this collision,
both of Susan's legs were broken, her left ankle was fractured, and her
right elbow was fractured. Susan was hospitalized for nearly two months
(a total of 54 days) as a result of her injuries suffered in the
accident of April 2, 1999. She underwent five surgeries and significant
rehabilitation. She gradually learned to walk again.
Bicycle Accident
Bachus & Schanker, LLC Client Awarded $1.74 Million for Injuries Suffered in Collision Between Car and Bicycle
Christy
was riding her bicycle on the far right side of the far right lane on a
residential parkway. A collision occurred when Mr. F., who was driving
at an excessive rate of speed in the left hand lane, attempted an
illegal lane change before determining whether the right hand lane was
clear of traffic. Mr. F. over-steered his speeding automobile into the
right hand lane occupied by Christy, where he struck the rear end of
Christy's bicycle. Christy suffered catastrophic injuries and incurred
more than $370,000 in medical expenses.
Motorcycle Accident
Bachus & Schanker, LLC Client Compensated $1.5 Million for Injuries Suffered in Motorcycle Accident
Wes
was driving his soft-tail Harley Davidson motorcycle north on
Youngfield Street in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Lucy was riding as a
passenger on the back of Wes's motorcycle. At the same time, RA was
driving his car, a Toyota Camry, out of a driveway trying to turn left
to go south on Youngfield Street. RA failed to look and yield the right
of way to Wes, and RA turned left directly in front of Wes causing a
collision with Wes's motorcycle. As a result of the collision, Wes and
Lucy suffered massive injuries resulting in hundreds of thousands of
dollars of medical bills for each of them.
Motor Vehicle Accident
Bachus & Schanker, LLC Client Awarded Over $1 Million for Injuries and Damages Suffered in Motor Vehicle Accident
John
was traveling southbound on Colorado 285 in the left lane near
Wadsworth Boulevard. For unknown reasons, Tim, another driver traveling
in the lane next to John, swerved into John's lane and side-swiped his
car. Tim, who smelled of alcohol at the time of the collision, was
uninsured. Additionally, Tim fled the scene of the collision before the
police arrived. After the police arrived and conducted their
investigation, John went immediately to the emergency room with rib
fractures and back pain. John ultimately had to have two surgeries to
repair torn discs in his back.
Motorcycle Accident
Bachus & Schanker, LLC Client Awarded Confidential Settlement for Injuries and Damages Suffered in Motorcycle Accident
Scott
was the driver of a 2003 Honda Shadow Spirit motorcycle, traveling
westbound on Colorado 6 at the intersection of Arrow Grass Road. A
17-year-old was driving a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee south on Arrow Grass
Road and had stopped at the stop sign at Colorado 6. The 17-year-old
failed to keep a proper lookout and entered the intersection in front
of Scott, causing a serious collision. Scott skidded nearly 100 feet
and the motorcycle rolled before it collided with the left side of the
17-year-old's Jeep. An accident investigation specialist on-scene noted
that Scott's motorcycle was traveling between 35 to 40 miles per hour
at the time of the collision. He noted that Scott likely hit his head
on the ground as his motorcycle rolled causing a serious closed head
injury, and his ankle was badly fractured by the impact with the Jeep.
Medical Malpractice
Bachus & Schanker, LLC Client Awarded Confidential Settlement Amount for Wrongful Death Caused by Medical Malpractice
36
year-old Patricia, who was 19 weeks pregnant, felt her water break and
started to go into premature labor. Patricia, a divorced mother of two
children ages 14 and 8, was pregnant with her third child with her
long-time partner Brent. Patricia was rushed to the emergency room
where she was initially admitted for observation and given IV
antibiotics to ward off potential infection and try to delay any
premature labor. Unfortunately Patricia's health insurance plan refused
to allow Patricia to continue treatment at this hospital, and she was
instructed to go to a different hospital to continue her treatment.
During her transfer, at the direction of the obstetrician at the new
hospital antibiotics were stopped. Patricia was not admitted to the new
hospital, however she was observed for 23 hours. During this time,
despite worsening symptoms including migraine headaches, nausea, and
vomiting, antibiotics were never given. Patricia was discharged home on
February 20 with instructions to call the doctor if she developed a
fever, bleeding, chills, cramping or contractions.
Wrongful Death
Bachus & Schanker, LLC Client Awarded Confidential Settlement Amount for Wrongful Death Caused by Motor Vehicle Accident
18-year-old
Angela was a passenger in her friend's car. The two were driving on
Colorado Highway 160 approaching the intersection of Colorado Highway
160 and County Road 700 East Junction. At the same time, Chris, who was
driving a pickup truck owned by his employer was driving toward the two
girls from the opposite direction. Chris claims that he had a coughing
fit which caused him to cross the centerline and crash into the car
with Angela and her friend. The collision caused the car Angela was in
to spin around and land in a ditch. The two girls were killed in the
collision.
Motor Vehicle Accident Involving a Commercial Vehicle
Bachus & Schanker, LLC Client Receives Confidential Settlement for Injuries Caused by Collision with a Commercial Vehicle
Jason
was slowed to a stop in construction-zone traffic on C-470, when
another driver, who was driving a commercial business van, with
marijuana in his system, failed to notice the stopped traffic and
slammed into the rear of Jason's car. The collision occurred in the
middle of a large construction zone in which numerous roadway signs
warned drivers of the construction. The at-fault driver failed to pay
attention to these signs as he sped through the construction zone. As a
result of his high rate of speed, he was unable to stop in time when
traffic slowed and stopped for construction.
Drunk Driving/Bar Liability
Bachus & Schanker, LLC Client Awarded $325,000 For Injuries Sustained in Accident Caused by Drunk Driver
Nancy
and Ralph, along with their 1-year-old son, were driving home from
dinner at a restaurant in Greeley, Colorado. With no warning, a drunk
driver, Michael, crossed the center line as he approached Nancy and
Ralph's car from the opposite direction, and crashed into Nancy and
Ralph's car going about 35 miles per hour.
Railway Accident
Bachus & Schanker, LLC Client Awarded Confidential Settlement Amount for Wrongful Death Caused by a Railway Accident
Randy
was traveling east and he stopped at a railroad crossing at 96th Avenue
near Highway 2 in Adams County. Randy was about the tenth car back from
the railroad tracks. The gates were down and the flashing warning
lights were activated.