Case Results

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Verdicts & Settlements

Motor Vehicle Accidents

$1M

Dog Bite Settlements

$21M

Premise Liability Cases

$3M

Personal Injury Cases

$2M

$1 Million dollar settlement for a gentleman injured in a bar due to inadequate security.

Our client was a patron of a bar in San Diego when he was stabbed by a man that was not checked at the door. The bar had been checking everyone that entered the establishment for weapons but failed to check the defendant.
Our client suffered significant injuries to his arm that required surgery. Unfortunately, the individual that stabbed him did not have any financial means to compensate our client, leaving our client with significant medical bills. We were able to show how the negligent security contributed to the stabbing and the establishment agreed to pay their $1 million dollar policy to help compensate our client.
If you ever know anyone that is injured due to the fault of someone else, send them our way and we will make sure they are treated like family
Personal Injury

$300,000 Settlement for a Client that was Injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident.

We just finalized a $300,000 settlement for a client that was injured in a motor vehicle accident.
The client was not at fault for the accident and the other party immediately accepted liability. The issue in this case was the client was already receiving medical attention for injuries unrelated to the accident, and the accident made all his injuries worse. The insurance company did what insurance companies do, and argued that all of his injuries were pre-existing, and refused to pay for any of the care.
After coming onto the case, we were able to show and convince the insurance company that this accident had greatly exacerbated our client’s injuries. After a significant back and forth, we were able to reach a settlement that made sense for the client.
We hope you never know anyone that is injured in an accident, but we are always here to help!!
Moving Vehicle Accident

$250k policy limits for a client that was injured in an accident while on vacation.

$250k policy limits for a client that was injured in an accident while on vacation. Welcome to San Diego!!
The biggest issue in this situation was making sure the client could get the care she needed to recover. The client suffered injuries but did not have health insurance to get care, and she lived in Florida. Fortunately, we were able to work with a law firm in Florida that helped connect the client with great doctors so she was able to get the care needed to recover. At the end of the day, there is no price you can put on your health. We are very happy everything worked out the way it should 💙
If you ever know anyone in an accident, we are always here to help!!
Personal Injury

$700,000.00 settlement for a gentleman that fell down stairs that were unsafe and not up to code.

In cases like these, it usually ends up with multiple parties pointing the finger at each other, trying to escape liability. The contractor blaming the subcontractor, the subcontractor blaming the landscaping company and the landscaping company blaming our client. Our type of fun. Fortunately, we were able to get all liable parties to contribute in order to reach a fair settlement. We had to file a lawsuit but we avoided a costly trial and our client is very happy with the result.
Premise Liability

$250,000.00 Policy Limits settlement for a young lady that was injured in a rear end accident.

Our client was stopped at a light when she was rear ended from behind. The collision was significant and our client was taken from the scene by ambulance. In addition to being badly banged up, our client suffered a jaw injury that required her jaw be wired shut to heal.
After helping our client get all the care she needed to recovery, we were able to secure the full policy from the at fault party. We were also able to obtain large reductions from her health insurance and medical providers, so the client will walk with the majority of the settlement.
You have a lot of choices when you are injured in an accident, make sure to pick a team you can trust. We are always here to help!!
Moving Vehicle Accident

$200,000 settlement for a husband and wife that were injured in an automobile accident.

The husband suffered minor injuries but the wife was diagnosed with a torn shoulder that required surgery. The insurance company had $100,000 in coverage per client and we demanded that they tender the full limits for both clients.
After taking a deposition of our clients, the insurance company offered the $100k for both clients for a total of $200k. We made sure every penny was recovered for our clients because it was the just result in this situation.
A lot of firms refuse to fight for every dollar. Instead they settle cases for less than what they are worth and move onto the next case. That’s not Batta Fulkerson. We make sure to put in the work so every client gets the best result possible.
Moving Vehicle Accident

$250,000.00 Policy Limits for our client’s car accident case

Our client was injured when another vehicle rear ended him as he was stopped at a red light. The other vehicle failed to even attempt to stop and hit our client at a very high rate of speed. As a result of the impact, the client suffered several injuries which required nearly a year of care.
Initially, the insurance company did what insurance companies do and they made a low ball offer. Fortunately, we were able to turn the situation around without having to file a lawsuit and we settled the case for the full policy limits of $250k.
Unfortunately, accidents happen. And unfortunately, insurance companies are there to try to pay the least amount possible.
Auto Accident Injury

$175,000 after the claim was initially ignored by the at fault party.

Our client was visiting a friend at someone else’s home when she was bit on the nose by a dog. The client tried to get in touch with insurance for the home and was completely blown off. After contacting our firm, we were able to get the insurance company’s attention but they refused to understand the seriousness of situation and made insulting offers to try to resolve the case.
Our office filed a lawsuit and worked the case towards trial. Fortunately, we were able to settle the case in mediation for $175,000.00. The client is extremely grateful and she can now move on with her life.
If you ever know anyone that is injured from a dog bite, we are always here to help.
Dog Bite Injury

$190,000 Settlement

We just negotiated a $190,000.00 settlement for our client that was struck by a car while crossing the street. Initially, the other insurance company blamed the entire accident on our client. We conducted a scene inspection and found a witness that was able help show that the driver was not paying proper attention to the roadway. Even after proving liability, the insurance company refused to offer a fair amount for his injuries.
After filing suit and going through discovery, we were able to properly communicate our client’s unique hardships and we reached a fair settlement. This one wasn’t easy, but we got to the finish line and the client is very happy. Onto the next one!!

Moving Vehicle Accident

$250,000.00 Policy Limits Settlement

We just finalized a $250,000.00 Policy Limits Settlement for our client that was knocked down by a car that was backing up in a bank parking lot.
Our client is an elderly man and was knocked to the ground causing him to suffer a back injury. After coming onto the case, we helped set the client up with a good specialist so he could start to get the care he needs. Due to his age, the recovery has been a very difficult process. He now walks slightly hunched over and in pain. After getting the defendant to tender their full policy limits, we were able to get our client’s insurance to also tender the policy limits for a total of $250,000.00. Our client was very stressed about the thought of having to litigate his case and we are thrilled we were able to get every dollar for him without ever filing a lawsuit 💙

$70,000 Settlement. Rear Ended by Drunk Driver

We just settled at case for $70,000 for our client was was injured after being rear ended by a drunk driver.
Thankfully, our client didn’t suffer serious injuries, but she had to go to the emergency room and sought care with a chiropractor for several months.
When we went to settle the case with the at fault party’s insurance they made an extremely low ball offer. Due to the DUI, we filed a lawsuit and asked for punitive damages. The judge granted the punitive damages and we were able to settle the case for five times what had originally been offered. The client is beyond happy and hopefully the defendant learned a lesson. DON’T DRIVE DRUNK!!

Moving Vehicle

$15,000 Each Client Policy Limits

We just settled a case for two clients that were visiting San Diego when they were rear ended by a driver that wasn’t paying attention. Thankfully, neither suffered large injuries and they only needed to treat with a chiropractor and both fully recovered. The issue was that both clients missed a few days from work and that loss was fairly significant. The at fault party refused to take any lost wages into consideration. After several rounds of back and forth and almost filing a lawsuit, the insurance company finally tendered their full policy limits of $15,000 for each client. The clients are very grateful a lawsuit was not needed and they are able to be made whole so they can move on with life 💙

Moving Vehicle

$100,000.00 Policy Limits

We just settled a case for the full $100,000.00 Policy Limits. Our client is a motorcycle rider that was hit when a car switched lanes into him while he was riding on the 163 freeway. Unfortunately, there were no witnesses and our client was placed at fault in the police report. We often have motorcycle cases with adverse police reports as there is a bias against motorcycles. Our office is used to these fights and we are well equipped to turn these situations around. And that’s exactly what we did here. This case avoided litigation, which means costs and fees stayed low, maximizing the recovery for the client. He is a good man and deserved this result 💙

Moving Vehicle

$100,000.00 Policy Limits

We just settled a case for the full $100,000.00 Policy Limits. Our client is a motorcycle rider that was hit when a car switched lanes into him while he was riding on the 163 freeway. Unfortunately, there were no witnesses and our client was placed at fault in the police report. We often have motorcycle cases with adverse police reports as there is a bias against motorcycles. Our office is used to these fights and we are well equipped to turn these situations around. And that’s exactly what we did here. This case avoided litigation, which means costs and fees stayed low, maximizing the recovery for the client. He is a good man and deserved this result 💙

$500,000.00 Policy Limits

We just settled $500,000.00 Policy Limits case for two ladies that were injured when a drunk driver hit them, causing their vehicle to flip. Both were rushed to the hospital by ambulance. In our opinion, DUI accidents are significantly different than normal accidents. We are extremely aggressive when it’s a DUI situation and we always demand the full policy limits. Because if you are so malicious as to drive drunk, you deserve the consequences when that decision hurts someone else. This case was no different. After refusing to move off the policy, the at fault party tendered their full $250,000 policy for BOTH of our clients. No lawsuit had to be filed. No expensive litigation costs. No unneeded stress. This is a win all the way around and we are very happy for our clients!!

Moving Vehicle

$550,000 Settlement

We just finalized a $550,000 settlement for our client that suffered a knee injury while at work. The injury required our client to have a surgery on his knee. Although most work place accidents must go through workers compensation, we were able to show that a third party had caused the dangerous condition that caused our client to be injured. After proving that the other business was the cause of the negligence, we were able to negotiate a $550,000 offer to settle the case. Accidents are a part of life and we really hope you never need us; but if you do, we are always here to help!!

$100,000 Policy Limits

We just settled a case for the full $100,000.00 Policy Limits for a client that was injured in a car accident. The client had suffered a prior wrist injury and had surgery on the wrist a couple years prior to the accident. Unfortunately, this accident aggravated her wrist. After following up with her surgeon and trying physical therapy for several months, the surgeon recommended a second procedure to fix the injury from the accident. Due to COVID and other life obstacles, the client is unable to have the surgery at this time. We sent the at fault party a very thorough demand package that explained in detail how this was a new injury and not pre-existing. The insurance company continued to blame the prior injury. We let them know we had enough and were filing a lawsuit. But instead of filing immediately, we sent them a supplemental package with some additional hardships and a copy of the lawsuit we were prepared to file. Upon reviewing and realizing we were not playing around, the insurance company tendered they entire policy. This is a big win for our client because although some cases need to be litigated, litigation is stressful and time consuming. Our client deserved this outcome so she can move on with her life 💙

Personal Injury

$250,000 settlement for a client that was injured in a car accident

We just finalized a $250,000 settlement for a client that was injured in a car accident. Our client was an elderly woman that was a passenger in a vehicle that was rear ended. She immediately had pain in her shoulder and went to the emergency room the same day. After months of physical therapy and an MRI, the client was recommended for surgery due to a tear in her shoulder. The surgery went great and the client’s recovery went smooth but when we tried to settle the case with the at fault party they refused to consider the client’s pain and suffering and only offered enough to cover the medical bills. After filing a lawsuit and allowing the insurance company to take a deposition of our client, they more than doubled what they were offering and we were able to settle the case for $250,000.00. It may have taken a few extra steps and more work, but the client got a fair settlement and that is all that matters 💙

Moving Vehicle

$100,000.00 Policy Limits Settlement injured in a rear end collision

We just finalized a $100,000.00 Policy Limits Settlement for a client that was injured in a rear end collision. The client was completely stopped when she was hit and the accident caused her car to be a total loss.
After treating for nearly a year, the client attempted to settle the case with the at fault party but they refused to be fair. After refusing to offer more than $12,000.00 (which wouldn’t even come close to covering her medical bills) we filed a lawsuit and turned up the heat. After discovery, we were able to show the other side the true value of the case and they offered their full $100,000.00 policy.
Sometimes you don’t need an attorney, but sometimes you are forced into the situation. We hope you never need our help, but we are always here to help.
Moving Vehicle Results

$250,000.00 for our client that suffered a shoulder injury in a car accident

We just settled a case for $250,000.00 for our client that suffered a shoulder injury in a car accident.
Our client was a passenger in a vehicle that was in a large accident. She immediately had pain in her shoulder but it was not properly diagnosed. We helped get the client into a shoulder specialist who was able to diagnose her with a tear in her shoulder.
After surgery, the insurance company failed to offer a fair amount of money to settle the case. As a consequence, we filed a lawsuit on the case. Fortunately, after showing the value of the case in discovery, the at fault party finally made a fair offer to settle the case.
This could not come at a better time for our client who has been hit hard by COVID and the economic shutdown. We are just happy we could help 💙
Moving Vehicle Results

$250,000 Settlement

We just settled a case for $250,000.00 for our client that suffered a shoulder injury in a car accident. Our client was a passenger in a vehicle that was in a large accident. She immediately had pain in her shoulder but it was not properly diagnosed. We helped get the client into a shoulder specialist who was able to diagnose her with a tear in her shoulder. After surgery, the insurance company failed to offer a fair amount of money to settle the case. As a consequence, we filed a lawsuit on the case. Fortunately, after showing the value of the case in discovery, the at fault party finally made a fair offer to settle the case. This could not come at a better time for our client who has been hit hard by COVID and the economic shutdown. We are just happy we could help 💙

Moving Vehicle

$50,000 policy limits settlement

For a client that was in a car accident due to another party running a red light.  The other party was on their cell phone and caused our client months of pain and life disruption.  They required physical therapy and had to get injections for the pain.  Fortunately they were able to make a full recovery thanks the care.

Moving Vehicle Results

$300,000 for a client

That was T boned by another vehicle that was pulling out of a side street.   There was not a significant amount of property damage and the at fault insurance company tried to claim there was no way our client could have been injured in the accident.  However, our client was injured, and ended up needing a hip surgery as a result of the accident.  After filing a lawsuit and going through discovery and depositions, we were able to reach a settlement through the mediation process. 

Moving Vehicle Results

$250,000 for a client

That was rearended by a semi truck.  The client was knocked unconscious and transported by ambulance to the nearest Emergency Room.  The client was diagnosed with a head injury and also required some physical therapy for soft tissue injuries.  Thankfully, the client made a full recovery and this case was able to settle in a mediation.

Moving Vehicle Results

$175,000 for a gentleman

That was injured when a door frame collapsed in him at a job site.  The client was knocked unconscious and hospitalized as a result of the incident.  

The door frame had been improperly installed by another contractor and we were able to find that party and their insurance and prove to them that they caused our client’s injuries.  Thankfully, we were able to reach this settlement in Pre-litigation which keeps costs and fees as possible, allowing the client to net more of the settlement.

Personal Injury

$100,000 Policy limit Settlement

For a client that was Rear ended in an accident causing her to suffer herniated discs in her back and neck.  After receiving physical therapy, the doctor recommended her for a spine surgery.  Although she did not want to have the surgery now or in the near future, we were able to use the surgical recommendation to get the at fault party to tender their full $100,000.00 limit.

Moving Vehicle Results

$300,000.00 Policy Limit settlement

$300,000.00 Policy Limit settlement for a client that suffered a back injury in a car accident.  The accident itself was straight forward as the other driver admitted to running the red light, but unfortunately they did not have any insurance coverage on their vehicle. 

Thanks to the client carrying Uninsured Motorist Coverage (Check your car insurance policy!! If you live in San Diego, you NEED this coverage), we were able to capture all the money prior to the client ever having a surgery.  The timing was important in order to put as much of the money in the client’s pocket as possible. This client is a decorated Federal agent and we are honored to be able to help make this unfortunate situation right for him.

Moving Vehicle Results

$1,000,000.00 Policy Limit settlement

We just finalized a $1,000,000.00 Policy Limit settlement for a younger gentleman that was injured in a car accident.   Our client was a passenger in a vehicle that was hit by a pickup truck that ran a red light.  The client was able to walk away from the accident but he did suffer injuries to his neck and back that eventually required surgery. Unfortunately, the client did not have health insurance at the time of the accident.  Due to his injuries, we helped connect him with one of the top doctors in Southern California so he could get all the treatment and care he needed.

Initially, the insurance company refused to pay out on the claim but after forcing the claim into Formal Arbitration, we were able to get them to tender the full $1 million policy for the client.  The client is now healthy and back to doing what he loves (playing golf).  We are so grateful for the trust he put in our office and we are happy he is able to close this chapter and move on with his life with his health and dignity restored. 

Moving Vehicle Results

$50,000.00 Policy Limit Settlement

We finalized a $50,000.00 Policy Limit Settlement for a client that suffered very serious injuries in a motorcycle accident.  Unfortunately, there was only $50,000.00 to recover and the client had incurred over $250,000.00 in medical bills.  This is obviously not an ideal situation but it’s very common due to the fact most people only carry minimal insurance coverage (also why EVERYONE should have Underinsured Motorist coverage on their own policy).

Fortunately, Attorney Paul Batta was able to negotiate the medical bills to under $15,000.00 and our office reduced our attorney fees to put as much of the settlement in the client’s pocket as possible.  We know there will always be situations that we cannot make fully right due to unfortunate circumstances, but we will always do everything in our power to make sure every client gets the best result possible.

Motorcycle Results

$500,000.00 settlement

RECENT SETTLEMENT UPDATE:  We just finalized a $500,000.00 settlement for our clients that were rear ended on the freeway after stopping behind a vehicle that was stopped in the middle of the freeway.  Unfortunately, the driver suffered a broken arm, and the passenger suffered a significant concussion. 

After taking the case and investigating the situation, we discovered that the vehicle our clients had initially stopped behind was stopped because it’s driver had fallen asleep and was intoxicated.   It was a unique case as there were two at fault parties that contributed to the accident and we had to recover from both in order to make this situation right for our clients.

Thankfully, we were able to negotiate a fair resolution with both insurance companies.  Our clients are now healthy and very happy to close this chapter in their life with dignity and respect. 

Moving Vehicle Results

$1,500,000.00 settlement

After undergoing a spine surgery and making a full medical recovery, we were able to settle her case for $1,500,000.00 without having to file a lawsuit. It’s important to understand that by settling this case for maximum value, without having to file a lawsuit, the client saves tens of thousands of dollars in attorneys fees and costs. A lot of law firms would have filed a lawsuit so they could make more money. We are not most firms.

SETTLEMENT UPDATE:We are very happy to start the 2019 New Year by finalizing a $1,500,000.00 settlement for one of our clients that was seriously injured after being rear-ended by a large SUV. Our client didn’t have any health insurance but we were able to get her set up with one of the top spine doctors in San Diego so she could get all the care she needed.

Moving Vehicle Results

$100,000.00 policy limits

Tendering for a young boy who was bitten in the face by a dog. The bite required surgery and will likely result in a permanent scar.

Dog Bites

$300,000.00 for a gentleman

Who was shopping for a desk for his home office at a large retail store when one of the desks collapsed onto his legs. The client suffered injuries to his knees and hips and required surgery.

Personal Injury

$265,000.00 for a client

Who fell down a makeshift ladder the defendant had constructed to access his roof. Due to the dangerous nature of the ladder, the client fell and landed on his hip, causing a fracture.

Personal Injury

$105,000.00 for gentleman

Who tripped over the bent leg of a barrier that was set up as a security divider. The client suffered a concussion and a large laceration that required dozens of stitches and follow up care.

Personal Injury

$65,000.00 recovered

For woman who that tripped when her sandal was lodged under a loose metal trip plate of a door frame causing the client to fall. She suffered injuries to her spine and knee that required months of physical therapy and care.

$300,000.00 for a client

Who had a mirror fall onto her head while eating at a restaurant. The impact from the mirror caused a neck injury which eventually required surgery to repair.

Personal Injury

$40,000.00 for a woman

Who spilled hot soup on her legs due to the lid being improperly secured. The soup caused burns that, although not permanent, were extremely painful for months.

Personal Injury

$100,000.00 policy limits

For motorcyclist who was hit while splitting lanes. The client suffered a broken arm that needed surgery to repair.

Motorcycle Results

$1.25 million recovered

For a motorcycle rider that was rear ended and thrown from his bike. He suffered several injuries that required multiple surgeries.

Motorcycle Results

$100,000.00 EACH for an elderly couple

That is as hit by a vehicle that ran a red light. The police report wrongly put our clients at fault, but after a thorough investigation we were able to show that the other party caused the accident. The clients were very banged up and were transported by ambulance to the Emergency Room.

Moving Vehicle Results

$100,000.00 policy limits settlement

For woman who suffered a ruptured breast implant in a car accident.

Moving Vehicle Results

$500,000.00 policy limits

For client who suffered a back and neck injury in an automobile accident. The client had a spine procedure as a result of the accident.

Moving Vehicle Results

$500,000.00 for a client

That was Rearended while getting onto a freeway. The impact pushed the client into the center divider and resulted in a total loss of her vehicle. The client underwent a procedure on her neck as a result of the accident.

Moving Vehicle Results

Over $700,000 in total recovery

For four young men who were hurt when riding on a limo bus for a brewery tour. The driver was not paying attention and swerved to avoid rear-ending a vehicle, causing our clients to bounce around the inside of the bus. Three of the four victims only suffered minor soft tissue injuries. One of them had to undergo a minimally invasive back procedure.

Moving Vehicle Results

$40,000.00 EACH

For a boyfriend and girlfriend that were hit by a drunk driver. They were both checked out at the hospital and followed up with treatment with a chiropractor.

Moving Vehicle Results

$100,000.00 policy limits

For motorcyclist who was hit while splitting lanes. The client suffered a broken arm that needed surgery to repair.

Moving Vehicle Results

$2.5 million dollars

Recovered for a motorcyclist who was hit by a drunk driver causing compound leg fractures that required multiple surgeries.

Moving Vehicle Results

Start the 2019 New Year by finalizing a $1,500,000 settlement

We are very happy to start the 2019 New Year by finalizing a $1,500,000.00 settlement for one of our clients that was seriously injured after being rear-ended by a large SUV. Our client didn’t have any health insurance but we were able to get her set up with one of the top spine doctors in San Diego so she could get all the care she needed.
After undergoing a spine surgery and making a full medical recovery, we were able to settle her case for $1,500,000.00 without having to file a lawsuit. It’s important to understand that by settling this case for maximum value, without having to file a lawsuit, the client saves tens of thousands of dollars in attorneys fees and costs. A lot of law firms would have filed a lawsuit so they could make more money. We are not most firms.
The client is SO happy and we could not be happier for her. 2019 is going to be an amazing year!!!

$500,000 motorcycle injury policy limits

We recently settled a motorcycle injury case for the full $500,000 policy limits. The client was injured when the at fault party ran a stop sign. The other insurance company initially tried to blame our client for the accident but we were able to establish liability and help get the client the care for his arm and shoulder that were injured in the accident.
The client, who has been an avid rider for the last 30 years, will likely never ride again due to this accident and we were able to convey his hardships and injuries and the insurance company has agreed to pay every penny of the $500k policy.

This client has worked hard his entire life to enjoy his retirement and the enjoyment he has lost from not being able to participate in his passion of riding motorcycles deserves compensation. We are very happy for this gentleman and his family.