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  1. Liability for Dog Bites and Dog Attacks

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    I once represented the family of an elderly woman who was knocked to the ground by a loose dog in her neighborhood. When she fell, she struck her head on the concrete and suffered serious debilitating injuries that resulted in a rapid decline in her health over the next six months. She ultimately passed away. After vigorously defending the case, the dog owners eventually relented and agreed to set…Read More

  2. Assault and Battery. Trial Verdict: $100,000.00

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    Two friends were at a house party. One pulled out a knife and slashed at the face of one of the guests. The jury found that our client, the guest, was somewhat negligent in involving himself in the situation. Nonetheless, the jury found for our client. He was awarded $100,000 after his contributory negligence was subtracted from the award.…Read More

  3. Insurance Bad-Faith, $550,000.00

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    Our client was a member of a health plan. He was diagnosed with cancer, but his HMO refused to timely authorize treatment. After a delay of several months, he was finally authorized for surgery, but by then it was too late. He died two months later. After a hard fought battle, judgment was entered against the insurance company for bad-faith for $550,000.00.…Read More

  4. Multi-Vehicle Car Accident on N I-15

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    A seven car accident occurred just South of Miramar Rd. around 7:20 a.m. June 17, 2013, according to Chanel 10 News. Although it is unclear how the accident occurred, seven people were transported to area hospitals. Motor vehicle accidents occur in a split second. All drivers have the legal duty to drive carefully, depending on road conditions, weather, speed, and ability. If any of these drivers …Read More

  5. Officer Injured in Pacific Beach

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    Channel 10 News reported today that a police officer injured in Pacific Beach suffered personal injuries and was taken to a local hospital after a driver plowed through a stop sign causing a motor vehicle accident. Our hearts go out to the family of the officer hurt by this incident. The news report also stated that the driver was suspected of drunk driving. Red lights, stop signs, and traffic sig…Read More

  6. How To Protect Your Personal Injury Claim After a Car Accident

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    It is understandably difficult to remember what to do after an automobile accident. People are injured, shaken up, in shock, and not always in a state to act rationally. However, to the extent possible, there are a number of things to keep in mind in order to obtain the information needed to pursue a legal claim for injuries. These things include actions that should be taken at the scene of the ac…Read More

  7. Punitive Damages in an Auto Accident Case

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    Damages in any personal injury matter are designed to make the injured party "whole." In other words, to return the injured person to the same condition they were in before the accident and had the accident not occurred. These damage include compensation for property damage, past and future medical expenses, lost income, and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, anxiety, humiliation and…Read More

  8. Medical Malpractice, $60,000.00.

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    Our client underwent surgery at a hospital. The facility had an arbitration agreement signed by the client that required him to submit to arbitration. The surgeon left a foreign object in our client that was not identified and surgically removed for several months. The case was settled for $60,000.00.…Read More

  9. Slip and Fall, $100,000.00

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    Our client slipped and fell on a piece of merchandise that had been left on the floor. He suffered a broken hip. After dropped by two previous attorneys, our client retained our firm to take the case to trial. The best they were able to obtain was $25,000.00. We were prepared to try the case, but it was settled on the eve of trial for $100,000.00.…Read More

  10. Friend

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    I endorse this lawyer. I have known Don Green for over 20 years ever since we went to college together. He is very diligent, intelligent, and easy to get along with. His desire to achieve justice for his clients is exemplary. Don is a good friend, a great colleague, and is someone I would recommend to my clients for his assistance. I definitely recommend this lawyer. — Posted on AVVO by Gregory …Read More