Spinal & Head Injury Law

We all like to think we can handle anything life throws our way. But sometimes, even the strongest and most capable among us needs help. One of those times is after a brain or spinal cord injury.

More than 90,000 Americans suffer brain injuries each year that result in a lasting disability. And 11,000 new spinal cord injuries are reported each year. People who sustain these catastrophic injuries require the assistance of skilled medical professionals. And they also need help from an attorney who is familiar with these complex cases and knows how to get results.

At Rouda Feder Tietjen McGuinn, we have a track record of success in winning financial compensation for clients whom have suffered brain and spinal cord injuries. We retain top medical professionals to evaluate your treatment and your case. We work with certified life-care planners and forensic economists to determine your need for ongoing medical care, rehabilitation, medical equipment, and adaptive technology and equipment. When appropriate, we also have professionals to determine whether you need to make modifications at your home.

Recent Results

High-school student in crosswalk struck by SUV

Peter Pedestrian v. Driver
Resolution:

Woman thrown from horse-drawn cart when horse gets spooked

Julie and Emily Roe v. Red Ranch
Resolution:

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High-school student in crosswalk struck by SUV

Peter Pedestrian v. Driver
Resolution:

Woman thrown from horse-drawn cart when horse gets spooked

Julie and Emily Roe v. Red Ranch
Resolution:

Roofer suffers brain injury in fall when railing gives way

John Roofer v. Black Welding Company
Resolution: Confidential settlement.

Rear-end low-speed collision involving a car with a defectively repaired seat exacerbates a pre-existing back injury

Ron Roe v. Black Repair Shop and Defendant Driver
Resolution: $2.1 million settlement.

Man rendered paraplegic after being crushed by equipment falling off forklift

Barrera v. The Montague Company
Resolution: $5 million settlement. Barrera’s future workers' compensation benefits were resolved for an additional $477,000.

Man sustained catastrophic brain injuries as result of high-speed truck collision

Darr v. Matheson Fast Freight
Resolution: $8 million settlement and Darr’s employer’s waiver of a $600,000 workers’ compensation lien.

Pedestrian struck in defectively-designed crosswalk

Mowatt v. City of Los Angeles
Resolution: $16 million, consisting of an $18 million jury verdict against the City of Los Angeles, reduced to $12.25 million for the City’s comparative fault and a prior $1.625 million settlement, plus over $2 million in costs and interest following defendant’s unsuccessful appeal.

Student suffers mild brain injury after being hit by car while crossing street

Sarah Student v. Nina Nanny
Resolution: $1.2 million settlement

Man suffers burns, amputations and paraplegia after contacting power line

Tuiaki v. Adelphia
Resolution: $29 million settlement.

Pedestrian crossing in unmarked crosswalk struck by limo driver

Carole Roe v. Limo Company
Resolution: $1 million insurance policy limit settlement

Cyclist rendered triplegic after his bicycle tire got caught in expansion joint on Bay Bridge

Alex Z. v. Caltrans
Resolution: $1.7 million settlement

Woman sustained brain damage and fractures when broadsided at dangerous intersection

Jane Doe v. Jerry Berkowitz and Contra Costa County
Resolution: $5.8 million settlement

Mother suffered permanent brain damage when burn ICU’s personnel failed to protect her airway

Sherri v. Hospital, Doctor Doe, and Medical Group
Resolution: $3.6 million settlement

Baby born with jaundice failed to receive proper care-condition resulted in quadriplegia with cerebral palsy

Andrew Leyvas v. Norma Paragas, M.D.
Resolution: $84.3 million jury verdict

Driver with history of drug abuse allowed to illegally rent car— caused traumatic brain injury to passenger

John Doe v. Black Corp.
Resolution: $5.7 million settlement

Worker struck by concrete hose, sustaining spine, brain and shoulder injuries

Banuelos v. A&J Concrete Pumping, Mission Valley Ready Mix, and Pearsons Concrete
Resolution: $1.5 million settlement

A 32-year-old carpenter fell 20 feet off a roof and sustained severe spinal injuries and paraplegia

Michael Patton v. Lincoln Property Co. and Larkspur Courts Associates
Resolution: $1 million settlement.

Plumber suffered facial and wrist fractures after falling 15 feet through unguarded opening onto concrete

Sergio Rodriguez and Maria Rodriguez v. San Jose Construction
Resolution: $1.8 million settlement.

Exploding pool filter caused man brain injury, neck injuries, and fractures to his skull, eye orbit, and front teeth

Doe v. Red Pool Filter Manufacturer
Resolution: $1.6 million settlement

Defectively-maintained manlift fails resulting in injuries to two workers

Charles Yamamoto and George May v. Montgomery Elevator Company; 35 Stanford Street Building Corporation dba Pacific Elevator & Equipment Company, Inc.; Viola Industries; and Tosco Refinery Corporation
Resolution: $3.96 million settlement, with $2.7 million to Yamamoto and $1.26 million to May

Husband and wife left quadriplegics after vehicle went over drop-off, plunging 160 feet down embankment

The Becks v. City of San Jose and County of Santa Clara
Resolution: $12.5 million settlement

Woman slips and falls on loading dock

Stewart v. American Poultry
Resolution: $6.9 million jury verdict