Benjamin P. Cloward
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Benjamin P. Cloward's Legal Cases (27)

Las Vegas, NV

Wrongful death Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV

Practice Areas: Wrongful Death, Personal Injury ... +5 more

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Personal injury

Litke v. Bankruptcy Estate of Alison Santos

Jan 01, 2014

OUTCOME: $2,307,286.07

This was a rear-end accident where the defendant's vehicle went underneath my client's vehicle resulting in significant bodily injury to my client. She sustained lumbar and shoulder injuries both requ ... iring surgery. Because the defendant's vehicle went underneath my client's vehicle, the defense attempted to claim that this was a minor impact crash. The case was submitted to a 3-panel binding arbitration with three highly respected attorneys.

Personal injury

Forklift Injury $695,000

Oct 15, 2013

OUTCOME: Settlement -- $695,000

My client was pinned between a wall and a forklift as a result of the driver's carelessness. He sustained a lumbar injury and had approximately $70,000 in medical treatment.

Brain injury

Confidential settlement for Casino negligence

Oct 01, 2013

OUTCOME: $10 million dollar settlement

A casino's negligence led to my client being significantly injured when he fell into an unguarded shaft.

Personal injury

Construction Site Death $2,250,000

Aug 15, 2013

OUTCOME: Settlement $2,250,000

My clients' father and husband suffered fatal injuries as a result of the negligence of a construction company.

Personal injury

Verdict $226,000

Jun 26, 2013

OUTCOME: Verdict -- $226,000

My 18 year old client was a very nice young man and was injured when he was rear-ended by a careless driver. As a result of the crash, he injured his facet joints in his lower back. The insurance c ... ompany (Allstate) low-balled my client because the crash only resulted in minor damage (less than $1,000). The pre-trial offer was $25,000. The verdict was $226,000. After post-trial motions and an award of fees and costs the final judgment was around $390,000.

Power of attorney

Verdict $760,000

Jun 05, 2013

OUTCOME: Verdict - $760,000

My very sweet client was rear-ended in a low property damage accident and sustained serious injuries. The insurance company (State Farm) for the defendant tried to low-ball my client due to the very mi ... nor property damage (around $1200). The pre-trial offer was $35,000. The jury saw the truth and entered $760,000 into the verdict form to account for my client's injuries. After the judge granted a motion for costs and prejudgment interest, the judgment was near $950,000.

Personal injury

Verdict $150,000

May 13, 2013

OUTCOME: Verdict -- $150,000

My client was injured when a careless driver pulled out in front of her. She sustained serious injuries to her lower back. Due to the obvious nature of her injuries, prior to trial the court grante ... d a motion and awarded approximately $225,000 to my client for her medical bills and future medical care. The insurance company opposed my client's motion. The trial proceeded for pain and suffering only and the jury awarded $150,000. After post-trial motions the total judgment was around $493,000. The pre-trial offer was only $100,000.

Insurance

Auto-Pedestrian $539,000

Mar 07, 2013

OUTCOME: Settlements of $539,000

My client was injured when a driver failed to see her in a cross-walk and hit her. She sustained shoulder injuries which required two surgeries to repair. Unfortunately, there was only $200,000 i ... n available insurance coverage. Her medical bills exceeded $110,000. We were able to show that the insurance company mishandled the defendant-driver's claim and were able to obtain a settlement 4 times the amount of his insurance policy ($439,000). We were also able to obtain $100,000 from her UIM carrier.

Personal injury

Rear-end Auto $615,000

May 24, 2012

OUTCOME: Settlements of $615,000

My client was rear-ended by a negligent driver and as a result, had to have a fusion surgery in his neck to repair the damage. Unfortunately, the insurance companies combined only provided coverage in ... the amount of $115,000. However, we were able to show that the insurance company for the defendant made a mistake in its handling of the claim and were able to secure a settlement of $600,000 (which was 6 times the underlying policy-limit). We also obtained all of the other insurance available.

Personal injury

Negligent Vehicle Repair $1,500,000

May 03, 2012

OUTCOME: Settlement of $ 1.5 million dollars

My client was injured when the Defendant failed to repair her car, which resulted in the wheel falling off. Due to several and significant pre-existing injuries, my client had to undergo a painful rev ... ision surgery for a spinal cord stimulator that had become dislodged and stopped relieving her pain. Her medical bills were approximately $375,000.

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