Attorney Jacqueline Chada Nuckels's Legal Cases

Car accident

Torn rotator cuff in serious head-on collision

Aug 17, 2018

OUTCOME: Jury verdict of $270,000

A man was injured when his work vehicle was hit head-on by an oncoming car that crossed the center-line. The client was initially represented by another lawyer who withdrew from the case when the clie ... nt refused to settle and requested trial. Attorney Nuckels took over the case and tried it before a jury. The insurance company asked the jury to award a total of $60,000; it ultimately awarded $270,000. (Please note, each case is unique and no guarantee of outcome is made by posting this exemplar result.)

Car accident

Back injury requiring future spinal fusion

Dec 21, 2017

OUTCOME: Jury verdict of $589,495

A 19-year-old man was injured in a three-car crash that occurred when one driver disregarded a stop sign. The young man had a congenital spinal abnormality that made him more susceptible to injury and ... , indeed, the injuries he suffered in the crash will ultimately require a spinal fusion. The final offer before the lawsuit was filed was $25,000. Suit was filed against both of the other drivers and against the client's own insurance company for underinsured motorist benefits. After four years of litigation and a week-long trial wherein the defense attorney asked the jury to award a total of $20,000, the jury returned a verdict for the client. (Please note, each case is unique and no guarantee of outcome is made by posting this exemplar result.)

Personal injury

Neck injury due to motor vehicle accident

N/A

OUTCOME: Settled before trial for $130,000

A man suffered a permanent neck injury when his vehicle was rear-ended while traveling on the freeway. The insurance company made no offer before the lawsuit was filed, claiming all the man's injuries ... were due to a pre-existing condition. After litigation, the insurance company settled the matter. (Please note, each case is unique and no guarantee of results is being made in posting this exemplar result.)

Personal injury

Fractured arm due to car v. pedestrian accident

N/A

OUTCOME: Settled before suit for $100,000 policy limit

A teenage boy was injured when he was struck by a vehicle in a parking lot and thrown to the pavement, suffering a broken arm. The client initially retained a different attorney who withdrew when the ... defendant's insurance company denied liability. After Attorney Nuckels took over the case, the insurance company offered its full policy limit. (Please note, each case is unique and no guarantee of results is being made in posting this exemplar result.)

Car accident

Neck injury due to car accident

N/A

OUTCOME: Settled before trial for $104,500 (which exceeded the $100,000 policy limit)

A young nurse suffered a serious neck injury when her car was rear-ended by another vehicle. She was initially represented by another attorney who encouraged her to accept the insurance company's offe ... r of $15,000. After Attorney Nuckels took over the case and filed the lawsuit, the insurance company offered its full policy limit, plus interest, at mediation. (Please note, each case is unique and no guarantee of results is being made in posting this exemplar result.)

Nursing home abuse and neglect

Death due to fall in a nursing home

N/A

OUTCOME: Confidential six-figure result

An elderly woman died after sustaining a head injury in a fall in her room. Even though the nursing home knew she was a fall risk, she was left alone in her room without proper fall interventions. Th ... e nursing home initially denied all liability, but finally offered a substantial settlement at mediation. (Please note, each case is unique and no guarantee of results is being made in posting this exemplar result.)

Nursing home abuse and neglect

Death due to untreated wound in nursing home

N/A

OUTCOME: Confidential six-figure result

A family of seven siblings hired Attorney Nuckels after their elderly mother died as a result of an untreated wound while she was a resident of a nursing home. The nursing home initially denied liabil ... ity, but after prolonged litigation settled the matter at mediation. (Please note, each case is unique and no guarantee of results is being made in posting this exemplar result.)

Car accident

Fractured hand as a result of a motorcycle crash

N/A

OUTCOME: $120,000

A woman sustained a fractured hand when she was thrown from the back of her boyfriend's motorcycle during a crash. The insurance company initially offered $50,000. After Attorney Nuckels filed the la ... wsuit, the insurance company agreed to settle the matter without further litigation. (Please note, each case is unique and no guarantee of results is being made in posting this exemplar result.)

Jacqueline Chada Nuckels's Legal Cases (8)

Torn rotator cuff in serious head-on collision

Back injury requiring future spinal fusion

Neck injury due to motor vehicle accident

Fractured arm due to car v. pedestrian accident

Neck injury due to car accident

Death due to fall in a nursing home

Death due to untreated wound in nursing home

Fractured hand as a result of a motorcycle crash