Attorney Michael Gustafson's Legal Cases

Car accident

Client With Broken Back - Case Settled

Mar 20, 2015

OUTCOME: Settled for policy limits well into six figures

We recently settled a case well into six figures for a client who suffered a broken back in a car crash while he was a child many years ago. The client thought his case was barred by the Statute of ... Limitations because the wreck was well over three years ago. But we were able to locate all relevant insurance and get policy limits settlements from the responsible driver as well as his parents' underinsured motorist coverage. Accident victims are often unaware that the Statute of Limitations does not begin to run until a victim turns 18. Therefore, even if one was injured as a young child and his/her parents did not know to pursue an injury claim, consulting with a personal injury attorney may result in compensation for the injuries!

Personal injury

Settled Roll-Over Car Wreck Case

Jan 21, 2015

OUTCOME: Settled

Our young client was a passenger in a car driven by a friend. The car was in a collision and rolled - causing serious injuries to our client. We were able to work with the driver's insurance and our ... client's parents' insurance companies to negotiate two six-figure settlements. Clients are sometimes unaware that as even if they are passengers or pedestrians, their own uninsured motorist policies apply.

Car accident

Settled Catastrophic Pedestrian Injury

Dec 02, 2013

OUTCOME: Settled

Client was walking in a crosswalk when she was struck by a driver who was on her cell phone. Our client suffered a broken leg and traumatic head injury. The client made a wonderful physical recover ... y, which was aided by us settling the matter with the at-fault driver's insurance company for several hundred thousand dollars.

Brain injury

Settlement for Traumatic Brain Injury

May 03, 2013

OUTCOME: Settled

Pedestrian was hit in a crosswalk by a car traveling 30 MPH, suffering broken bones and a traumatic brain injury. Emerald Law Group waded through several months of complicated insurance issues and put ... together a complex demand package to multiple insurance companies. After several months of negotiations, we happily executed a significant settlement well into the six-figures. The client will be financially secure for the rest of her life and will receive all the medical treatment she needs for her brain injury.

Personal injury

Settled Over a Dozen Clergy Sex Abuse Cases

Jan 01, 2013

OUTCOME: Settled

Emerald Law Group represented almost 20 victims of sexual abuse, suffered decades ago when they were children. All of the abuse was by one Catholic Priest. After several years of negotiating and liti ... gating, we received favorable settlements for the clients.

Personal injury

7-Figure Settlement of Pedestrian Case

Jan 01, 2012

OUTCOME: Settled

We recently settled a catastrophic pedestrian vs automobile accident matter for well over $1 million. We worked with the client through her long medical recovery, assisting her with her voluminous hea ... lth insurance issues while she focused on recovering from her injuries. Prior to filing a lawsuit, we managed to settle the claim in a manner that will preserve the client's financial interests - and assist her with the needs the accident created in her life - for the rest of her life.

Car accident

Jury Trial Victory Over Insurance Company

Nov 16, 2011

OUTCOME: Unanimous Jury Award For My Clients

I represented a husband and wife who were injured when they were rear-ended on the freeway. The insurance company refused to negotiate reasonably - making the nonsensical argument that it was not the ... rear-ending driver's fault despite all common sense. After 3 days of trial, the jury unanimously found that the other driver was 100% at fault and awarded my client's all of their medical bills and significant pain and suffering damages. In addition, the insurance company was forced to pay most of my client's attorney fees.

Personal injury

Six Figure Settlement for Injured Child

Mar 01, 2011

OUTCOME: Six Figure Settlement

Our firm recently negotiated a six-figure settlement for our child-client who was injured at her school. On the eve of trial, we entered into a day-long mediation where we secured a great result for ... the little girl who was injured at her school.

Car accident

Recent Jury Trial Victory

Feb 07, 2011

OUTCOME: Jury Verdict For the Plaintiff

Our client was rear-ended while on a motorcycle but the insurance company stubbornly refused to increase their offer to a reasonable amount. After a two-day jury trial, the jury unanimously awarded ... the Plaintiff several thousand dollars more than we had even asked for prior to trial. In addition, we were able to maneuver procedurally for an additional award of legal fees for our client.

Michael Gustafson's Legal Cases (9)

Client With Broken Back - Case Settled

Settled Roll-Over Car Wreck Case

Settled Catastrophic Pedestrian Injury

Settlement for Traumatic Brain Injury

Settled Over a Dozen Clergy Sex Abuse Cases

7-Figure Settlement of Pedestrian Case

Jury Trial Victory Over Insurance Company

Six Figure Settlement for Injured Child

Recent Jury Trial Victory