More Case Results

A young man shot in the parking lot of a bar obtained a verdict and settlement against the bar and the shooter after being rendered a paraplegic due to negligent security and the shooter's conduct.

A verdict for a physician who suffered a brachial plexus injury, and resulting CRPS, following a one-vehicle accident that resulted in the total destruction of a rental vehicle. Toyota claimed operator error, but we proved an improper inspection failed to detect an inevitable suspension failure.

This confidential settlement was obtained for a construction worker in Delaware paralyzed when a crane dropped a beam near him, falling on, striking and paralyzing him. As the crane operator was a co-worker of the plaintiff, extensive discovery established unsafe work conditions on behalf of the general contractor and others resulting in the injuries.

This confidential settlement was obtained for a Delaware man, injured in Virginia, but the case was successfully brought and kept in Philadelphia when a national trucking company caused a minor rear-end impact with resultant catastrophic injuries.

Ken and Sarah obtained a $10.3 million verdict and settlement in a product liability action involving a portable stove that malfunctioned allowing gas to escape and resulting in burns to a 53 year old farmer.

Ken and Sarah obtained a nearly $10 million settlement for a young man who fell from a stationary vehicle, falling only feet but resulting in a traumatic brain injury. The case was especially challenging as the plaintiff had no recollection of the day's events and there were no witnesses.

The confidential $9 million settlement was obtained against a trucking company for a truck collision fatality. Tenacious discovery established through phone and other records that the driver was driving on little to no sleep and should have been terminated prior to the day's tragic events.

Ken and Sarah obtained a confidential settlement for a woman who was kidnapped from a parking lot, assaulted and robbed. Despite resolving this matter prior to litigation and discovery, Ken and Sarah conducted an aggressive private investigation to establish a significant criminal element in and around the parking garage in issue.

This $7,250,000 verdict and settlement was obtained for two (2) patrons shot while exiting a bar, both victims survived, but suffered internal injuries. Thorough investigation, Ken and Sarah established a significant criminal element and crime history at the location in issue.

Ken and Sarah obtained a settlement of $7,000,001 for a drywall finisher, who fell through an improperly guarded hole in the floor at a construction project. Ken and Sarah, both OSHA certified, conducted significant discovery and established safety violations on a number of contractors to obtain the significant result.

This policy limits settlement was reached after significant discovery establishing a product customarily used by marble and stone quarries and finishers was defective in design, allowing a marble slap to fall on the Plaintiff.

A $6.5 million recovery was obtained for a sewer worker, who suffered significant orthopedic and traumatic brain injuries when a sewer pipe plug exploded. The failure was attributed to the defective design of the plug and the use of experts established alternative feasible designs, which would have prevented the incident in issue.

Despite the defense contention that a union glazer was responsible for his own injuries, a $6,500,000 verdict was obtained for an injured construction worker, who fell when his ladder collapsed beneath him. Although the incident occurred in New Jersey, Ken and his team was able to successfully bring and keep the case in Philadelphia.

A policy limits settlement was obtained for a reverend, who suffered an arm amputation following a collision in New Jersey. While Reverend Kelly had no recollection of the incident, due to a brain injury, thorough investigation established the truck operator was driving in violation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, resulting in fatigue and operator error.

In Mangano, Ken and Sarah obtain a $5,000,000 settlement for a school administrator, who slipped and fell within the school while renovations were going forward. While the defense claimed the injury was insignificant, we were able to establish a compelling case of complex regional pain syndrome associated with the fall.

The attorneys at Fulginiti law obtained a $5,000,000 confidential settlement for a passenger in a vehicle struck and killed by construction debris that fell off of a truck passing in the opposite direction on the Turnpike. The case was especially challenging in attempting to establish the identity of the defendant, as the truck operator was unaware of the debris falling and never stopped following the incident.

A confidential settlement was obtained by Ken and Sarah in a product liability action resulting in the amputation of three (3) fingers of an assembly line worker. While the defense claimed that the injuries were caused by subsequent alterations and modifications of the machine, as well as operator error, our team was able to establish product defects resulted in the incident.

A confidential settlement was obtained for a school bus operator, who operated a special needs bus, when her arm was stuck in a wheelchair lift that malfunctioned. Through extensive testing of every component associated with the lift, a small defective component part was found to have caused the incident. Further extensive investigation revealed many other similar failures to other products throughout the country in various industries.

Ken represented the family of Stanley Zarzecki, a cell tower worker, who fell and suffered fatal injuries while working on a rooftop one evening. While the defense claimed that the incident was a result of Mr. Zarzecki's failure to wear fall protection, extensive discovery revealed significant failures associated with the building design resulting in the incident an issue.

Ken was able to obtain a significant settlement for a client in a motorcycle accident. The defense argued that the operator's failure to have a motorcycle license and leveraged his significant criminal history as their defense to the action. And despite the fact that eight other law firms turned down the case, Ken and his team successfully pursued this claim, conducting depositions all over the country of national and international witnesses and engineers to establish liability.

A construction worker who suffered a shoulder injury, resulting in surgery that should have returned him to work, suffered a career ending injury when a medical device implant caused the total destruction of his joint. Through extensive discovery, Ken established hundreds of other similarly situated individuals and obtained one of the largest settlements across the country associated with this defective product.

A confidential settlement of $4,000,000 was obtained for a husband and father who slipped and fell on his anniversary in Mexico. Despite all events occurring in Mexico, Ken and his team were able to successfully file and keep this case in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas and obtain a significant settlement following over fifty (50) depositions and years of litigation.

Ken and his team obtained a $4,000,000 settlement for a young woman involved in a relatively insignificant impact with a bus. Despite there being little damage to the vehicle, and no objective injuries, through medical evidence and support Ken was able to establish a diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome associated with an arm injury.

Ken and his team were able to obtain a $3,750,000 settlement for a security guard whose foot was degloved when a vehicle exiting a parking log ran over the base of her leg. We were able to conduct reconstruction utilizing full size tractor trailers to establish sight lines and other demonstrative evidence to help secure this result.

Ken and his team worked to obtain a $3,750,000 settlement for a young woman passenger in a pleasure craft that went over a poorly marked dam and waterfall. As the boat operator did not have insurance, the focus of the litigation was on the dam operator. Maritime experts were retained to establish the culpability of the facility.

In Mathis, a settlement was obtained during trial for a truck driver, struck in a low speed vehicle collision in a parking lot. Mr. Mathis developed a condition referred to as ankylosing spondylitis, typically a congenital condition, but significant medical research conducted by Ken found support for traumatic aggravation of the typically congenital condition, facilitating this significant settlement for Mr. Mathis.

Ken and Sarah obtained a $3,700,000 confidential settlement for a construction worker operating an all-terrain vehicle on “swamp mats.” The defense argued that the incident was a result of operation of the vehicle in excess of appropriate speeds for the mats in the wetlands. Through extensive discovery, Ken and his team were able to establish culpability on a number of other contractors associated with the construction project.

Ken and his team worked to secure a $3,400,000 settlement for a truck driver who, while attending to his vehicle on the side of the road, suffered a degloving injury from the defendant's operation of his truck in an improper manner. Through extensive investigation, Ken was able to obtain the identity of a passing motorist, who not only witnessed the incident, but provided compelling testimony against the defense operator.

Fulginiti Law obtained a settlement of $3,070,000 for a construction worker who fell at a jobsite due to defective construction equipment, necessitating spinal surgery. The defense contended the equipment was not defective and pointed to the worker’s full return to work and engagement in post-accident Ironman, Triathlon and other competitive events as proof of his recovery from injury.

Ken worked to help secure a $3,000,000 settlement for the destruction of a commercial premises resulting from a fire due to the negligent conduct of an electrician and the improper design of the connecting utilities. This verdict was held through appeal despite aggressive amicus opposition by other utility companies

Ken and Sarah represented a physician who suffered a broken ankle from a defective sidewalk condition. Through the use of historic internet investigation, Ken and Sarah were able to identify the progression of sidewalk irregularities to help identify the culpable parties.

Ken and his team obtained a $2,900,000 settlement for an undocumented laborer who fell during renovations at a facility following a fire. While the defense attempted to aggressively pursue the citizenship status of the plaintiff, Ken was able to properly argue that an injured person is entitled to compensation irrespective of their birthplace and citizenship

Chris Nalls, an off duty police officer, was severely injured in a motorcycle accident when he was cut off by a car. The defense attempted to argue that Mr. Nalls was operating his vehicle on the shoulder. Ken's on-scene investigation revealed significant flaws in the defense expert theory resulting in a significant recovery for this worthy victim.

Fulginiti Law obtained a $2,500,000 verdict for workplace injury when a forklift drove over the foot and ankle of a day laborer. The defense argued that the individual was a non-compliant patient and made a spectacular recovery. While there was no significant wage loss claim for the 60 year old individual, plaintiff successfully argued significant impact in his lifestyle from the incident.

A $2,500,000 confidential settlement was obtained for a bank employee who suffered injuries when a security company dropped a box of coins on her foot and leg resulting in nerve damage identified as complex regional pain syndrome. The case, pending in Federal Court, was a significant recovery for what the defense contended was an insignificant event.

Ken and his team obtained a $2,350,000 settlement for Michael Baird, a union glazer who suffered significant injuries when a truck driver was improperly offloading his vehicle, forcing Mr. Baird to jump out of the way.

Ken and Sarah obtained a $2,200,000 settlement for a school teacher struck by a school bus during an ice storm. The defense argued that this flash freeze created unavoidable hazards. Through extensive expert investigation and accident reconstruction, Ken and Sarah successfully challenged the defendant's theory and obtained a significant recovery for their client.

Ken and Sarah recovered $2,200,000 for individual who became legally blind after they ingested a home cleaning product. The defense contended the product was misused and properly labeled, while Ken and Sarah argued it was a foreseeable misuse, at best.

Ken and Sarah recovered $2,200,000 on behalf of a 78-year-old man who fell at a gym, sustaining various orthopedic injuries that required surgier. Ken and Sarah also alleged that the traumatic incident caused an aggravation and acceleration in his Parkinson’s disease, while the defense both disputed the extent of his damages as well as liability

Ken and Sarah recovered $2,185,000 for an individual who suffered traumatic injuries during a recreational accident. The defense contended that the plaintiff had fully recovered and argued surveillance video showing him riding a bicycle and at a concert supported the same.

Ken worked to obtain a confidential $2,000,000 settlement against a recreational facility where a young child drowned, establishing that the lifeguards on duty, while certified lifeguards, maintain the maintain improper certifications for the quarry.

Ken worked to obtain a $1,900,000 settlement for a contractor who suffered significant injuries when falling from scaffolding that was improperly erected by other contractors on the residential construction project

Ken and Sarah obtained a $1,876,000 verdict in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey for a 58 year old woman who suffered injuries when another vehicle side swiped her vehicle. The defense argued that the case was nothing more than an aggravation of pre-existing soft tissue injuries. Ken and Sarah, through trial witnesses, established a significant impact on Ms. Kelly's life from the aggravation convincing the jury to award an amount that was nearly eight times the highest offer and two times policy limits, paving the way for a bad faith case.

Ken and Sarah were able to obtain a significant recovery for an electrician whose foot was run over by a forklift at a construction site. The defense argued that the incident was a result of the plaintiff's conduct for not wearing high visibility clothing, a job requirement. We were able to debunk that argument through accident reconstruction with material handling equipment and loads of drywall establishing clear sight lines.

Ken and Sarah worked to obtain a $1,800,000 settlement for a young woman whose vehicle was forced off the road by a tractor trailer operator. Of significance, while the incident occurred in Delaware, and the occupants of the plaintiff's vehicle were both from New Jersey, Ken and Sarah were able to establish jurisdiction and venue in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas where the case remained and resolved just prior to Trial.

Ken and his team conducted extensive discovery and work to obtain a $1,700,000 settlement for the family of a forklift operator, who suffered fatal injuries, when a truck he was unloading shifted forward causing him to fall and be crushed by his forklift. Defense argued that the Plaintiff’s failure to wear a seat belt was the cause of his injuries which, through expert testimony and reenactment, plaintiff proved otherwise.

Ken and Sarah were able to establish liability on a number of contractors and a home owner when a plumber suffered electrocution as a result of an improperly wired hot water heater resulting in ungrounded plumbing. As there were no witnesses to the incident, the forensic evaluation was critical in establishing liability.

Ken and Sarah worked to obtain a $1,600,000 settlement for an 81 year old man killed by a tractor trailer. Through forensic evaluation of the tractor trailer, Ken and his team were able to establish a faulty brake line resulting in the incident issue.

Ken obtained a $1,600,000 verdict for Michael Cole, a truck driver who suffered a broken wrist when a commercial garage door struck him in the wrist. Despite only $6,000 in medical bills, Ken was able to establish the significant impact on Mr. Cole's ability to return to the vocation of his choosing, truck driving and being a diesel mechanic. The case was tried in New Castle County, Delaware.

Ken and his team work to obtained a significant verdict of $1,550,000 for a Philadelphia attorney who suffered a shoulder injury following a relatively insignificant rear end accident in a parking lot. The defense contended that the injury was degenerative, however, plaintiff was able establish otherwise.

Ken and Sarah obtained a $1,510,000 settlement for an ironworker who twisted his knee from stepping in a small hole at a construction site. Ken's team established the hole was improperly covered despite significant testimony from a number of witnesses on site that the hole had been covered throughout the project.

Ken worked to obtain a $1,500,000 settlement for a union plumber who suffered shoulder injuries at a construction site when he stepped through a deteriorated floor. While not falling far, Plaintiff contended that the plumber braced himself with both arms resulting in the injuries.

Ken and Sarah obtained a $1,500,000 for Ms. Koppel-Klein who was struck by an ambulance that proceeded through a steady red light, despite not having its emergency lights or sirens operating. While there was extensive surveillance of Ms. Koppel-Klein, Ken was able to successfully call the defense expert on cross examination to prevail.

In Zook, Ken secured a $1,311,900 settlement for an individual rear-ended with relatively little property damage. While the defense capitalized upon the police report indicating that there were no reported injuries, and Mr. Zook was not taken by ambulance to any hospital, Ken was able to establish the significant difference in his lifestyle following the incident resulting in the large settlement.

Ken and Sarah obtained a $1,250,000 settlement for a volunteer firefighter who sustained injuries while responding to an emergency situation when a light bag was dropped by a utility worker, striking the firefighter in the head. The defense contended her damages were limited and she had fully recovered.

Ken and Sarah obtained a $1,250,000 full policy limit resolution for Ernie Milner, who was operating a commercial lawn mower on behalf of his employer when struck by a motor vehicle. Despite the fact that an eyewitness indicated Mr. Milner was operating his lawn mower in the street, Ken, through cross-examination, was able to establish the independent eyewitness had a faulty perception of the events.

Through significant investigation and discovery Ken obtained a confidential $1,185,000 settlement, along with a substantial worker’s compensation lien waiver for a union ironworker who lost portions of his finger when the load in a crane collapsed due to the rigging.

Ken was able to obtain a $1,175,000 settlement for a worker who suffered a thumb injury as a result of a product defect on an assembly line. Through cross-examination of defense experts, Ken was able to establish defense experts relied upon faulty information and inaccurate studies to support their claims.

Ken obtained a $1,160,000 full policy limits resolution for a residential contractor who fell when the steps he was walking on collapsed. They had not yet been properly secured by the appropriate contractor. The defense argued that the plaintiff made a significant recovery and his income actually increased after the incident. Ken and his team countered by establishing the significant impact upon the contractor's lifestyle.

Stacy Staton, a truck driver, was involved in a single vehicle accident when his truck tipped over while cornering, and was written up by the police as his operating his vehicle too fast for conditions. Through extensive investigation, Ken established that the vehicle was improperly loaded allowing the load to shift resulting in the tip over. Ken obtained a $1,100,000 settlement for Mr. Staton.

Rhonda Eshelman suffered injuries as security guard at a power plant when she static electricity shocked her, causing her to suffer nerve damage. While the defense claimed that one cannot suffer a significant injury from a static charge, Ken, through expert analysis and forensic evaluation, established otherwise.

Ken obtained the full policy limits for Ray Britt in this Lehigh County action that resulted from a logging truck forcing this Upper Darby Township off duty police officer off the road. Mr. Britt suffered back injuries which the defense claimed were not their fault, the case settled just short of trial.