Wrongful Death
Description:
A family was involved in a significant intersection accident resulting in the passing of two children and a parent.
A family was involved in a significant intersection accident resulting in the passing of two children and a parent.
Attorney:
Cole J Dixon
Cole J Dixon
Pipeline Explosion/Burn
Description:
A pipeline explosion in a residential neighborhood resulted in the burn deaths of a mother and daughter. Suit was brought against the pipeline company on behalf of the surviving sister and husband.
A pipeline explosion in a residential neighborhood resulted in the burn deaths of a mother and daughter. Suit was brought against the pipeline company on behalf of the surviving sister and husband.
Attorney:
John C Goetz
John C Goetz
Wrongful Death
Description:
Wrongful death of mother (40) following a crash when she and her husband were struck head-on by a drunk driver.
Wrongful death of mother (40) following a crash when she and her husband were struck head-on by a drunk driver.
Attorney:
Cole J Dixon
Cole J Dixon
Birth Injuries
Description:
A pregnant woman had previously given birth, vaginally, to three very large babies. The most recent of these had experienced shoulder dystocia during delivery. Ultrasound during pregnancy established that the fourth child would also be very large. The mother asked the obstetrician about the possibility of a C-section but was told that was not necessary. Unfortunately, the baby experienced severe shoulder dystocia during delivery, leading to a brachial plexus injury which caused permanent disability of one of his arms. The mother herself suffered a vaginal-rectal tear which led to recurrent incontinence. Both claims were settled for the amount indicated above.
A pregnant woman had previously given birth, vaginally, to three very large babies. The most recent of these had experienced shoulder dystocia during delivery. Ultrasound during pregnancy established that the fourth child would also be very large. The mother asked the obstetrician about the possibility of a C-section but was told that was not necessary. Unfortunately, the baby experienced severe shoulder dystocia during delivery, leading to a brachial plexus injury which caused permanent disability of one of his arms. The mother herself suffered a vaginal-rectal tear which led to recurrent incontinence. Both claims were settled for the amount indicated above.
Attorney:
John C Goetz
John C Goetz
Wrongful Death
Description:
Wrongful death of a 66-year-old man, who retired in 2019 after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s. He was struck by two cars and killed while out on his daily walk leaving his wife of 44 years and six adult children. Settled for 1.3 million.
Wrongful death of a 66-year-old man, who retired in 2019 after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s. He was struck by two cars and killed while out on his daily walk leaving his wife of 44 years and six adult children. Settled for 1.3 million.
Attorney:
Richard L Tousignant
Richard L Tousignant
Wrongful Death
Description:
Wrongful death claim of a 62-year-old mother who was as killed in a head-on crash where the other driver crossed the center line.
Wrongful death claim of a 62-year-old mother who was as killed in a head-on crash where the other driver crossed the center line.
Attorney:
Cole J Dixon
Cole J Dixon
Death
Description:
During the Holidazzle parade in Minneapolis, a police van suddenly accelerated into the crowd of onlookers, injuring several and killing two. John Goetz represented the families of the two deceased. In a four week state court trial plaintiffs established that the sudden acceleration of the police van resulted from a defective aftermarket electronic product installed in the vehicle.
During the Holidazzle parade in Minneapolis, a police van suddenly accelerated into the crowd of onlookers, injuring several and killing two. John Goetz represented the families of the two deceased. In a four week state court trial plaintiffs established that the sudden acceleration of the police van resulted from a defective aftermarket electronic product installed in the vehicle.
Attorney:
John C Goetz
John C Goetz
Death
Description:
A 43-year-old father and husband suddenly developed an excruciating headache, the first such headache in his life. At the small town emergency room in Wisconsin, the physician failed to consider a cerebral aneurysm and did not perform a CT scan. He instead diagnosed a sinus headache and sent the patient home with antibiotics. The patient subsequently died of a cerebral aneurysm.
A 43-year-old father and husband suddenly developed an excruciating headache, the first such headache in his life. At the small town emergency room in Wisconsin, the physician failed to consider a cerebral aneurysm and did not perform a CT scan. He instead diagnosed a sinus headache and sent the patient home with antibiotics. The patient subsequently died of a cerebral aneurysm.
Attorney:
John C Goetz
John C Goetz
Death
Description:
Uncontrolled intersection crash on a rural gravel road in IA. SUV and Semi hit simultaneously in the middle of the intersection. A 47-year-old mother of two died leaving behind her husband and two children. The defendant had the directional right of way, but was speeding and therefore could have avoided the accident.
Uncontrolled intersection crash on a rural gravel road in IA. SUV and Semi hit simultaneously in the middle of the intersection. A 47-year-old mother of two died leaving behind her husband and two children. The defendant had the directional right of way, but was speeding and therefore could have avoided the accident.
Attorney:
Cole J Dixon
Cole J Dixon
Wrongful Death
Description:
Death of a 34-year-old husband and father of four killed in a crash in South Dakota when he was struck head on by a distracted driver.
Death of a 34-year-old husband and father of four killed in a crash in South Dakota when he was struck head on by a distracted driver.
Attorney:
Cole J Dixon
Cole J Dixon
Medical Malpractice
Description:
A medical malpractice lawsuit against a hospital for the wife and children of a man who committed suicide in the locked psychiatric unit of the hospital. A federal court jury found the hospital negligent at the conclusion of a two week trial.
A medical malpractice lawsuit against a hospital for the wife and children of a man who committed suicide in the locked psychiatric unit of the hospital. A federal court jury found the hospital negligent at the conclusion of a two week trial.
Attorney:
John C Goetz
John C Goetz
Wrongful Death
Description:
A 55-year-old man, married with two children, died of a pulmonary embolism which was not diagnosed on multiple visits to a Minnesota hospital. Fault was adamantly denied but the case settled short of trial.
A 55-year-old man, married with two children, died of a pulmonary embolism which was not diagnosed on multiple visits to a Minnesota hospital. Fault was adamantly denied but the case settled short of trial.
Attorney:
John C Goetz
John C Goetz
Wrongful Death
Description:
Wrongful death of mother (86) and son (58) following a crash where they were rear-ended by a woman texting on I-35 in Iowa.
Wrongful death of mother (86) and son (58) following a crash where they were rear-ended by a woman texting on I-35 in Iowa.
Attorney:
Cole J Dixon
Cole J Dixon
Injury to Children
Description:
A construction project contractor piled a shipment of roof trusses in a vacant lot. The trusses were piled one on top of the other in rows. An 11 year old girl and her little brother were playing among the trusses when a pile of trusses fell on her crushing her to death. Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben sued the general contractor, the subcontractor, and a government agency which was involved in the building project. Liability and damages were disputed. Jim Schwebel and Jim Ballentine achieved a settlement of $900,000 for the girl's parents and siblings.
A construction project contractor piled a shipment of roof trusses in a vacant lot. The trusses were piled one on top of the other in rows. An 11 year old girl and her little brother were playing among the trusses when a pile of trusses fell on her crushing her to death. Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben sued the general contractor, the subcontractor, and a government agency which was involved in the building project. Liability and damages were disputed. Jim Schwebel and Jim Ballentine achieved a settlement of $900,000 for the girl's parents and siblings.
Wrongful Death
Description:
The case involved a 60-year-old man who was broadsided by a semi-tractor driver that ran a stop sign.
The case involved a 60-year-old man who was broadsided by a semi-tractor driver that ran a stop sign.
Attorney:
Jessica A Servais
Jessica A Servais
Wrongful Death
Description:
Death of 14-year-old girl who was killed in an ATV accident in Iowa.
Death of 14-year-old girl who was killed in an ATV accident in Iowa.
Attorney:
Cole J Dixon
Cole J Dixon
Wrongful Death
Description:
A 57-year-old man, married with no children, employed seasonally as a truck driver, died of pneumonia at a hospital in the outer metro area. His health history included heavy use of alcohol and tobacco, and recent rib fractures. Our internal medicine expert identified several aspects of the care received by the deceased which in his opinion departed from accepted medical practice and contributed to the death.
A 57-year-old man, married with no children, employed seasonally as a truck driver, died of pneumonia at a hospital in the outer metro area. His health history included heavy use of alcohol and tobacco, and recent rib fractures. Our internal medicine expert identified several aspects of the care received by the deceased which in his opinion departed from accepted medical practice and contributed to the death.
Attorney:
John C Goetz
John C Goetz
Death
Description:
A 32-year-old husband and father of a baby girl was served to the point of severe intoxication at a rural tavern and allowed to leave in his own car. He lost control and crashed, killing himself. The claim was brought against the tavern on behalf of his surviving wife and daughter.
A 32-year-old husband and father of a baby girl was served to the point of severe intoxication at a rural tavern and allowed to leave in his own car. He lost control and crashed, killing himself. The claim was brought against the tavern on behalf of his surviving wife and daughter.
Attorney:
John C Goetz
John C Goetz
Death
Description:
A 68-year-old grandmother was killed when the vehicle she was riding in as a passenger was struck by a farm truck. There were coverage questions regarding the defendant's employment, specifically whether he worked for a third party or if he was an independent contractor. Case settled for policy limits from all responsible parties, including the UIM carrier.
A 68-year-old grandmother was killed when the vehicle she was riding in as a passenger was struck by a farm truck. There were coverage questions regarding the defendant's employment, specifically whether he worked for a third party or if he was an independent contractor. Case settled for policy limits from all responsible parties, including the UIM carrier.
Wrongful Death
Description:
Wisconsin wrongful death of a single female following a crash where she was hit head on by a drunk driver and killed upon impact.
Wisconsin wrongful death of a single female following a crash where she was hit head on by a drunk driver and killed upon impact.
Attorney:
Cody C Scharpf
Cody C Scharpf
Death
Description:
The case involved an jury verdict for the wrongful death of a 75-year-old railroad worker retiree.
The case involved an jury verdict for the wrongful death of a 75-year-old railroad worker retiree.
Attorney:
William R Sieben
William R Sieben
Death
Description:
Settlement for wrongful death of a 19-year-old male who after hours of binge drinking, was electrocuted by his intoxicated friends when they wired his wrist and ankle to a light switch. The switch was turned on and off intermittently by his friends as a practical joke. However, the switch was inverted, and the current passed through the switch when it was in the off position rather than on. The case involved significant homeowners coverage issues, and was resolved on that basis.
Settlement for wrongful death of a 19-year-old male who after hours of binge drinking, was electrocuted by his intoxicated friends when they wired his wrist and ankle to a light switch. The switch was turned on and off intermittently by his friends as a practical joke. However, the switch was inverted, and the current passed through the switch when it was in the off position rather than on. The case involved significant homeowners coverage issues, and was resolved on that basis.
Death
Description:
Wrongful death of a 21-year-old girl hit head-on by a drunk driver traveling the wrong way on the interstate.
Wrongful death of a 21-year-old girl hit head-on by a drunk driver traveling the wrong way on the interstate.
Attorney:
Cole J Dixon
Cole J Dixon
Decubitus Ulcers (Bed Sores)
Description:
A young man hospitalized for an extended period of time following a spinal cord injury developed severe decubitus ulcers which required skin grafting.
A young man hospitalized for an extended period of time following a spinal cord injury developed severe decubitus ulcers which required skin grafting.
Attorney:
John C Goetz
John C Goetz
Wrongful Death at Casino on Indian Reservation
Description:
A 19-year-old young man died while being restrained by security personnel at a Casino/Hotel on an Indian reservation. After resolving sovereign tribal immunity issues, this case proceeded to binding arbitration resulting in a recovery for the family of the unmarried 19-year-old young man.
A 19-year-old young man died while being restrained by security personnel at a Casino/Hotel on an Indian reservation. After resolving sovereign tribal immunity issues, this case proceeded to binding arbitration resulting in a recovery for the family of the unmarried 19-year-old young man.
Attorney:
Paul E Godlewski
Paul E Godlewski
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