Karla Terry v. American Family
Jun 11, 2014OUTCOME: Jury Verdict of $213,659.50
This was direct action against American Family for UM and bad faith.
Michael Paul Helgesen's Legal Cases (5)
Saint Paul, MN
Personal injury Lawyer at Saint Paul, MN
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
Garcia v. Swartwood
Mar 28, 2012OUTCOME: The jury returned a verdict of $353,748.17.
Ms. Garcia was a pedestrian crossing eastbound Broadway where it intersected with Freemont in Minneapolis. Defendant Swartwood, who was traveling westbound on Broadway in his pick-up truck, made a lef ... t hand turning, striking Ms. Garcia. The Defendant denied liability as well as nature and extent of her injuries. American Family made a rule 68 offer for $7,500.00 on March 16, 20012, , while Ms. Garcia made a rule 68 offer for $30,000.00 on March 28, 2012. Ms. Garcia had several large gaps in treatment. The jury returned a verdict of $353,748.17 and the judge awarded double costs.
Simoni v. Ogundeyi
Nov 02, 2011OUTCOME: Jury verdict of $201,525.39 for the plaintiff.
Mr. Simoni was northbound on Shingle Creek Parkway when the defendant turned directly in of him. Mr. Simoni's car was total loss. The defandant admitted fault for the collision on the day of trial, b ... ut denied that Mr. Simoni's injuries (neck, back and shoulder) were serious or permanant in nature. Mr. Simoni underwent chiropractic and physical therapy treatment. Neither Mr. Simoni's treating doctors nor the defendant's doctor recommended surgery, although both doctors said that he might possibly need future surgery. The defendat's doctor testified that any future surgery was not related to any injuries Mr. Simoni may have sustained in the motor vehicle collision, but rather would be from a pre-existing condition.
Egorov v. Talbi
Sep 15, 2011OUTCOME: Jury Verdict: $246,727.60.
On March 1, 2007, Mr. Egorov suffered neck and back injuries as result of a motor vehicle colliso. Thereafter, he had very limited treatment with large gaps in his medical care due to a family emer ... gency. American Family Insurance offered $7,500.00 and the Plaintiff (Mr. Egorov) demanded $30,000.00. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Mr. Egorov for $246,727.60 plus double costs.
Carlson v. Lundgren
Feb 24, 2009OUTCOME: Jury verdict of $489,333.32 for the plaintiff.
James Carlson, was driving eastbound in the left lane of highway 94 near St. Cloud, MN. He was following several car lengths behind the defendant, Jennifer Lundrgren, when she lost control of her ... vehicle while talking on a cell phone. Her vehicle veered onto the left shoulder then crossed back in front of Mr. Calrlson;'s vehicle and into the right lane, forcing a semi-trailer onto the right shoulder. She appeared to re-again control of her vehicle but then veered onto the right shoulder and then shot back across the right and then the left lanes of highway 94, striking Mr. Carllson's vehicle and pushing it through the median strip and directly into the path of an oncoming semi-trailer. The impact of the collision was severe and the resulting injuries to Mr. Carlson and his three passengers were serious. The defendant herself was not injured Mr. Carlson was taken via amulance to St. Cloud Hospital, where he was diagnosed with a fractured claivical and a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder. He eventually required surgical treatment for non-union of his clavical and two surgical repairs for his torn rotator cuff. He was also later diagnosed with a cervical disc herniation which did not require surgical care. His medical bills totaled $59,166.32. The intial offer from the defendant's insurance company was $50,000.00 and just before trial the offer was $110,000.00. Mr. Carlson was professional carpenter and painter and his shoulder injury affected his ability to perform his work duties. This matter was tried before Honorable Stephen Halsey and the jury returned a verdict favorable to Mr. Carlson in the amount of $489,333.32.
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