$852,000,000 GLOBAL SETTLEMENT
Oakwood Legal Group, LLP helped secure an unprecedented and record-setting $852 Million Settlement for approximately 700 former USC students who sued USC and Dr. George Tyndall over alleged sexual abuse of students in the university student health center. This is the largest sexual abuse settlement against any university and the largest personal injury settlement against any college or university in American history.
$13,000,000 GLOBAL SETTLEMENT
Oakwood Legal Group, LLP helped secure a global settlement of $13,000,000 in a sexual abuse matter.
$9,400,000 SETTLEMENT
We secured a settlement of $9,400,000 for several victims of sexual abuse by a former Santa Monica city employee.
$19,500,000 SETTLEMENT
We secured a settlement of $19,500,000 for 10 victims of sexual abuse by their teacher.
$15,500,000 Commercial Vehicle Accident
A drunk driver of a commercial van pinned our client between two vehicles. We obtained one of the largest settlements of its kind in the State of California by reaching a $15,500,000 agreement.
$10,500,000 Global Settlement
Oakwood Legal Group, LLP helped secure a global settlement of $10,500,000 in a sexual abuse matter.
$5,000,000 Wrongful Death Auto Accident
We represented the mother of a young adult who was killed in a car accident when another driver was not paying attention and collided with her vehicle. Our client originally hired another attorney who was unable to secure any offers to settle the claim. Within two months of hiring our law firm, we secured our client $5M which was the maximum settlement possible.
$4,250,000 Semi Truck Accident/Wrongful Death
We represented the young children of farm laborers who were killed in a horrific semi-truck accident. With nine defense attorneys involved, all attempting to deny responsibility, we pushed the case to trial. On the eve of trial, defense caved and settled for $4.25M.
$4,100,000 BRAIN INJURY/ SLIP & FALL
Our client suffered a mild traumatic brain injury as a result of a trip and fall. The insurance company’s top offer prior to trial was $225,000. After a 6 week trial, the jury returned a verdict totaling $4.1 Million.
$2,750,000 UBER ACCIDENT/WRONGFUL DEATH
We represented the parents of a young boy killed in an Uber accident. Uber attempted to argue that the young boy's father was at fault for negligently supervising his son. Within just 6 months of the incident, we were able to prove the Uber driver's negligence and ultimately close this case, providing some level of closure for the family.
$2,300,000 AUTO ACCIDENT/DUI
Our clients suffered broken bones of the neck, legs, and wrist as well as lacerations to the face, requiring multiple surgeries. Before our involvement, the insurance company was accusing our client of drunk driving and had not made an offer. We successfully obtained $2,300,000.00 for our clients.
$2,250,000 MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
Client was traveling straight when another vehicle attempted to make a legal U-turn and collided with Client’s Harley Davidson. The vehicle’s right tire rested on client’s pelvis until first responders arrived. The other driver claimed that client was speeding on his Harley Davidson. We proved our client was not negligent in his riding of his vehicle and he received a multi-million dollar outcome.
$2,000,000 TRUCK/AUTO ACCIDENT
Our client suffered neck and back injuries after being rear-ended by an 18-wheeler. After the insurance company initially refused to make an offer to settle the case, we obtained a $2 Million settlement for our client.
$1,550,000 SEMI TRUCK ACCCIDENT
We represented a family who was rear ended by a semi truck. The insurance carrier attempted to deny the claim based on the family’s decision not to visit the hospital via ambulance from the scene of the accident. Despite the gap in medical treatment we were able to secure the family a settlement of $1,550,000 at mediation.
$1,500,000 PREMISE LIABILITY/DOG ATTACK
Client was renting a room from a homeowner and friend. Client was on a ladder, trimming trees in the yard when the homeowner's dog jumped on the ladder causing client to fall and break her left leg. The insurance carrier denied covering the claim before our involvement. We ultimately forced the carrier to pay their maximum policy limits.
$1,400,000 BRAIN INJURY/AUTO ACCIDENT
A client contacted our law firm after numerous other lawyers informed him that the statute of limitations on his case had expired. One of the insurance company’s involved had offered him $175,000.00 and the case was deemed to be settled. After extensive legal research and vigorous arguing with the courts and defense counsel, we obtained a $1,400,000.00 settlement the night before trial was to begin.
$1,250,000 MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
Our client suffered a foot injury as a result of a motorcycle accident. The insurance company refused to offer a reasonable amount to compensate our client for his injuries. A jury awarded our client $1,250,000.
$1,125,000 WRONGFUL DEATH ACCIDENT
We represented the parents of a young man killed in an avoidable accident caused by a wheel that came off a car causing a multi-car accident. We were able to prove that a mechanic who had inspected the wheel months before the accident had not done a proper inspection. Had a proper inspection been done, this accident never would have happened. We were able to obtain settlements from multiple insurance companies totaling $1,125,000.
$1,100,000 AUTO ACCIDENT SETTLEMENT
We represented the mother of a young woman who was killed in a tragic accident that was the result of a poorly designed road. After years of litigation, we were able to settle the case for $1,100,000.
$1,000,000 AUTO ACCIDENT
Client suffered neck and back injuries after being involved in an auto accident in his company vehicle. Client was not on the clock at the time of the accident and the insurance carrier was denying coverage as a result. Client hired our firm and within months we proved the insurance company wrong and obtained a $1,000,000.00 settlement for our client.
$1,000,000.00 AUTO V. AUTO
The client began looking for legal representation as a result of the insurance company’s failure to provide him with a rental car and help him with his property damage. Client’s main concern was getting into a rental so that he can continue to work and provide for his family. Needless to say, we successfully took care of his property damage issues and helped ensure his family is financially set for years to come with a settlement of $1,000,000.00.
$1,000,000 CAR ACCIDENT – CLIENT WAS PLACED AT FAULT
Client was involved in a car accident on the freeway. The other party claimed that client swerved into his lane and the police report placed our client at fault for the accident. Client contacted us after being turned down by other law firms and client received $1,000,000 which was the maximum available under the insurance carrier’s policy limits.
$900,000 PROP 213 AUTO ACCIDENT
Our client was driving without insurance at the time of her accident and would normally be denied the right to recover for pain and suffering. Most law firms turned her down. We didn’t. After almost 2 years of working with her and advocating on her behalf, we were able to secure her a settlement of $900,000.00.
$850,000 Settlement
We represented a pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle. The insurance carrier refused to make reasonable offers and we prepared for trial. One week before our trial date defense caved.
$775,000 PREMISE LIABILITY/TRIP & FALL
Client was leaving her office when she tripped on a crumpled rug at the entrance of the lobby, suffering serious head and neck injuries. After the insurance company made an initial offer of $15,000, we were able to obtain a $775,000 settlement for our client.
$650,000 MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
We represented a young man who suffered multiple injuries as a result of a motorcycle accident. After the insurance company made an initial low-ball offer, we were able to successfully settle the case for $650,000.
$520,000 TRUCK/AUTO ACCIDENT
Our client suffered a neck injury after being rear-ended by a semi-truck. After the insurance company made an initial offer of $75,000, we were able to obtain a $520,000 settlement for our client.
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