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At Kornblau Law, we take pride in not only providing top-tier legal counsel but also in delivering tangible results that demonstrate our expertise and commitment to our clients. In this section, you’ll find some of the most notable cases we’ve won, along with figures and details that reflect our strategic approach and professionalism.
Each result presented here is the outcome of years of dedication, deep legal knowledge, and a personalized focus on our clients’ needs.
The victories we’ve achieved are not only a testament to our legal skills, but also to our ability to tackle even the most complex challenges and provide effective solutions.
Explore our track record of success and discover how we’ve helped our clients achieve the justice they deserve.
Because at Kornblau Law, every case is a new opportunity to make a difference.
Recent Medical Malpractice Case Results
$8,000,000 – Failure to identify and reposition an umbilical venous catheter (UVC), resulting in cardiac and brain injuries.
$3,750,000 – Failure to diagnose a ruptured arteriovenous malformation following an embolization procedure.
$3,000,000 – Unrecognized post-operative airway obstruction leading to hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and multiple strokes.
$2,900,000 – Failure to diagnose and treat an abdominal infection following surgery, resulting in the death of a child.
$2,750,000 – Failure of labor and delivery physicians to recognize that the patient was high-risk due to severe preeclampsia, cephalopelvic disproportion, recurrent fetal distress, and failure to descend during labor. A delayed C-section resulted in trauma at delivery, leading to a subgaleal hematoma, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, and stroke in the infant.
$2,500,000 – Failure to diagnose and treat signs and symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, resulting in patient’s death.
$2,500,000 – Negligent delivery resulting in bilateral skull fractures, brain bleeding, and hypoxia.
$2,000,000 – Failure to diagnose and treat postpartum coronary artery dissection, leading to patient’s death.
$2,000,000 – Failure to diagnose and treat ongoing blood loss following a hip replacement, resulting in vision loss.
$1,300,000 – Failure to identify signs of fetal distress during labor, resulting in a baby born without a heartbeat.
$1,250,000 – Failure to detect and report cancer-related abnormalities on a breast MRI, delaying diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
$1,200,000 – Spinal surgery performed on the wrong cervical vertebra.
$1,115,000 – Failure of obstetrical providers to respond to signs of fetal jeopardy, including decreased fetal movement, resulting in fetal demise.
$1,000,000 – Failure to diagnose maternal sickle cell and pregnancy-related conditions, including chronic hypoxemia, poorly controlled diabetes, and infection, resulting in the death of an unborn child.
$1,000,000 – Delay in diagnosing adenoid cystic carcinoma of the tongue.
$975,000 – Failure to properly treat a known high-risk pregnancy, resulting in fetal demise.
$950,000 – Delay in diagnosing liposarcoma of the mediastinum, leading to patient’s death.
$950,000 – Negligent performance of discectomy surgery, resulting in permanent spinal instability and disabilities.
$875,000 – Improper removal of a bead from the ear, causing permanent hearing loss.
$725,000 – Failure to diagnose and treat signs of heart failure, resulting in patient’s death.
$725,000 – Failure to diagnose and treat a large bowel/colon obstruction during two separate ER admissions.
$673,000 – Failure to treat congestive heart failure, leading to stroke and brain damage.
$503,000 – Failure to recognize signs and symptoms of a preventable stroke.
$500,000 – Negligent placement of a lumbar drain, causing adhesive arachnoiditis, a chronic inflammatory spinal condition.
$470,000 – Failure to diagnose a newborn with Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) and coarctation of the aorta.
$421,991.43 – Negligent surgical repair of a ventral hernia, causing significant abdominal wall damage.
$360,000 – Failure to diagnose and treat a hip prosthesis dislocation following hip replacement surgery.
$300,000 – Delay in diagnosing breast cancer, resulting in bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction.
$295,000 – Failure by ER physicians to admit patient for urgent neurological work-up, contributing to patient’s death.
$250,000 – Negligent performance of stapedotomy surgery, resulting in a right facial nerve injury.
$225,000 – Failure to monitor and reposition patient post-operatively, leading to painful bedsores.
$200,000 – Fall following surgery in hospital, causing opening of surgical incision and hematomas.
$180,000 – Failure to diagnose and treat the need for surgical intervention of a left wrist fracture, resulting in malunion.
$75,000 – Negligent performance of vasectomy instead of vasectomy reversal.
Recent Miscellaneous Injury Case Results
$2,187,500 – Electric shock resulting in complex regional pain syndrome and permanent disability.
$2,000,000 – Assault on a minor on a school van, resulting in 25 separate wounds and emotional distress.
$700,000 – Crush injuries to the right ankle caused by improperly stored drywall sheets falling on the plaintiff’s foot.
$625,000 – Peroneal nerve injury and peroneal nerve palsy caused by department store employee dropping boxes on the back of the plaintiff’s legs.
$301,000 – Severe injury to right fingers caused by a dangerous log-splitting machine.
$299,000 – Dog bite causing severe injury to the ear.
$117,500 – Elevator fell several floors with the plaintiff inside, aggravating a labral tear and causing a non-displaced calcaneus fracture.
$100,000 – Dog bite causing tendon rupture in the right ring finger.
$90,000 – Abuse in a nursing home resulting in physical injuries and emotional distress.
$75,000 – Finger injury sustained by a minor while playing a game at a children’s play facility.
$70,000 – Humerus fracture caused by a trainer’s failure to spot a patient with a known unstable ankle.
$62,500 – First-degree facial burn sustained during a wax treatment.
$59,500 – Wall displacement in a store, resulting in a crush injury to the right foot and peroneal nerve damage.
$50,000 – Trip and fall in a hotel shower during a power outage, leading to a collapsed lung.
$46,000 – Emotional distress from inappropriate touching during a massage.
$25,000 – Fractured radius sustained by a child in school due to teacher negligence.
$20,000 – Defective bike handle caused a crash, resulting in a hairline elbow fracture that did not require casting or further treatment.
$15,000 – Throat scratches sustained from broken glass fragments in a drink served at a restaurant.
$10,000 – Dog bite causing a laceration on the index finger and digital nerve injury.
Recent Motor Vehicle Accident Case Results
$1,548,758.93 – Verdict for three sisters who suffered multiple fractures, including rib fractures, broken clavicle, pneumothorax, and a lacerated liver, following a motor vehicle accident. Pre-trial settlement offer was less than 1/15 of the final verdict.
$800,000 – Displaced left femur fracture requiring surgery due to a motor vehicle accident.
$750,000 – Degloving injury of the left leg, facial and scalp lacerations, PCL tear, labrum tear, and shoulder fracture following a motorcycle accident.
$725,000 – Multiple disc injuries requiring lumbar laminectomy, spinal fusion, and other procedures due to an accident with a large commercial truck.
$642,500 – Brain injury resulting in post-concussion syndrome due to a high-impact accident.
$560,000 – Bilateral knee replacement, rotator cuff repair, and shoulder replacement surgery required after a motor vehicle accident.
$500,000 – Concussion, post-concussion syndrome, rotator cuff tear, and peripheral nerve injury caused by a hit-and-run accident.
$395,000 – Concussion, post-concussion syndrome, and cognitive issues due to a high-impact collision.
$355,000 – Severe injuries suffered as a passenger on a motorcycle; settled for all available insurance limits.
$350,000 – Multiple fractures, including face, ribs, tibia, and fibula, resulting in a settlement for UIM policy limits.
$350,000 – Ankle fracture requiring multiple surgeries due to a motor vehicle accident.
$300,000 – Right shoulder, left hand, and wrist fractures requiring surgery after a motorcycle accident.
$258,000 – T1 lateral mass fracture, C7 vertebra compression fracture, T3 endplate fracture, and scalp laceration following an accident.
$215,000 – Cervical disc injury requiring discectomy and fusion.
$200,000 – Cracked C2 vertebra and temporary loss of sensory function in hands after a motor vehicle accident.
$195,000 – Right meniscus tear and torn rotator cuff requiring surgery due to a motor vehicle accident.
$165,000 – Thoracic endplate fracture and multiple disc herniations after an accident.
$145,000 – Rotator cuff tear requiring surgery, lumbar radiculopathy, and cervical radiculopathy due to a car accident.
$142,500 – Torn wrist ligaments requiring surgery after a motor vehicle accident.
$137,000 – Lumbar and cervical radiculopathy resulting from a T-bone collision.
$125,000 – Concussion, post-concussion syndrome, and cervical and lumbar radiculopathy from an accident.
$120,000 – Cervical injury requiring discectomy and fusion.
$120,000 – Left femur and metacarpal fractures due to a car accident.
$115,000 – Tibia-fibula fracture and liver laceration following an accident.
$110,000 – Carpal tunnel syndrome requiring surgery caused by a car accident.
$110,000 – Lumbar disc injury with radiculopathy and left hip contusion due to a motor vehicle accident.
$100,000 – Multiple fractures in a left-turn collision; settlement reached for policy limits.
$100,000 – Right ankle fracture and scalp laceration due to a car accident.
$100,000 – Pedestrian struck by truck, suffering severe bruising and bleeding.
$86,000 – PTSD, concussion, dizziness, and back and neck strain after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot.
$85,000 – TFCC tear and ulnar neuropathy caused by rear-end collision.
$85,000 – Labral tear and lumbar strain with radiculopathy after a motor vehicle accident.
$83,000 – Detached bicep requiring surgical repair; awarded in arbitration.
$83,000 – Herniated disc in neck causing radiculopathy.
$80,000 – Cervical disc herniations and radiculopathy due to a highway crash.
$75,000 – Cervical and lumbar strain and right thumb pain following a car accident.
$73,500 – 16 cm scalp laceration with scarring and concussion from a motor vehicle accident.
$70,000 – Neck and back pain with limited tort and lost wage claim.
$70,000 – Chronic neck and back pain requiring nerve blocks and injections.
$67,000 – Concussion and right eye hematoma requiring surgery.
$65,000 – Cervical radiculopathy requiring a series of injections after a collision.
$60,000 – Medial meniscus tear and lumbar radiculopathy due to an accident.
$60,000 – Jones fracture, knee contusion, and cervical sprain from an accident.
$57,500 – Concussion, cervical radiculopathy, and ankle pain after an accident.
$55,000 – Cervical strain after being struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian.
$55,000 – Aggravation of previous cervical disc injury following a rear-end collision.
$50,000 – Humerus and glenoid fracture from an accident, healing without surgery.
$50,000 – Four non-displaced rib fractures due to a car accident.
$50,000 – Labral tear without surgery after an accident.
$50,000 – Ligament injury to thumb; awarded arbitration limits after low pre-litigation offer.
$50,000 – Crush injury to toe while entering a common carrier vehicle.
$50,000 – Neck and back injuries requiring epidural injections after an accident.
$50,000 – Neck injury with cervical radiculopathy following an accident.
$50,000 – Lower back pain with radiculopathy due to a rear-end collision on the highway.
$48,000 – Concussion, post-concussion syndrome, and cervical disc injury after an accident.
$45,000 – Neck and back pain following a rear-end collision.
$45,000 – Odontoid fracture sustained in an accident.
$45,000 – Clavicle fracture from an accident.
$43,500 – Concussion and lower back disc injury in a common carrier accident.
$42,500 – Knee injury requiring replacement; no pre-litigation offers.
$40,000 – Displaced nose fracture from an accident.
$40,000 – Rotator cuff tear from being knocked down by a bus.
$40,000 – Post-traumatic headaches, cervical strain with radiculopathy, and lumbar strain with radiculopathy.
$35,000 – Aggravated plantar fasciitis; awarded in arbitration after low pre-litigation offer.
$35,000 – Concussion and cervical strain with radicular symptoms from a rear-end collision.
$33,000 – Aggravated back pain from a rear-end collision.
$32,500 – Concussion and neck pain after being struck as a pedestrian.
$30,000 – Shoulder labral tear with no surgery required after an accident.
$30,000 – Cervical disc injury and radiculopathy.
$30,000 – Hip bursitis and lower back pain from an accident.
$30,000 – Facial laceration requiring sutures after an accident.
$30,000 – Neck and back pain after an accident.
$29,000 – Back pain requiring injections after an accident.
$27,500 – Cervical and back injuries with radiculopathy.
$26,000 – Aggravated lumbar spondylosis and myofascial pain following an accident.
$26,000 – Closed head injury and neck sprain from an accident.
$25,000 – Cervical sprain with radiculopathy, requiring injections.
$25,000 – Cervical sprain with radiculopathy after an accident.
$20,000 – Lower back pain as a passenger in a Lyft following an accident.
$20,000 – Neck sprain/strain and myofascial pain from an accident.
$18,400 – Neck and back sprain after a minor collision.
$17,800 – Cervical sprain and back pain after defendant turned left, causing accident.
$17,000 – Aggravated neck symptoms from an accident.
$14,000 – Neck and right arm pain following a fall on a bus.
$12,000 – Cervical strain from a car accident.
Recent Slip/Trip and Fall Case Results
$575,000 – Brain injury and temporomandibular joint dislocation sustained after tripping on uneven pavement in a parking lot.
$375,000 – Acute distal fibula fracture and rotator cuff tear due to a slip and fall on ice outside a bank.
$350,000 – Fall into an elevator pit resulting in concussion with post-concussion syndrome, and right radial head and neck fractures.
$272,500 – Slip and fall on ice in a parking lot resulting in thoracic outlet syndrome, concussion, lumbar radiculopathy, and severe brachial plexus traction injury.
$250,000 – Lumbar fractures and neuropathic pain caused by a slip on ice in a parking lot.
$225,000 – Ankle fractures requiring surgery after tripping at a concert venue.
$195,000 – Slip on ice at a train station resulting in a right ankle fracture, dislocated foot, and left knee injury.
$155,000 – Foot fracture requiring surgery following a fall in a department store.
$150,000 – Torn meniscus from tripping on raised tree roots in a walkway at a restaurant, leading to meniscectomy and knee replacement.
$150,000 – Fall into an open manhole resulting in herniated nucleus pulposus at C6-7 and shoulder spasms radiating down the arm.
$140,000 – Trip and fall on steps at a restaurant causing a hip fracture.
$135,000 – Right arm fracture from a trip and fall during a supervised school event.
$130,000 – Hip fracture requiring surgery after tripping on a curb outside a supermarket.
$120,000 – Comminuted distal radius fracture requiring multiple surgeries due to a slip and fall on ice.
$112,500 – Fall caused by debris in a store, resulting in a displaced right patella fracture, extensor mechanism disruption, and post-traumatic osteoarthritis.
$110,000 – Slip and fall on ice outside a convenience store.
$88,500 – Defective flooring in a store causing a fall and leading to patellofemoral knee disorder.
$87,500 – Trip and fall on a landing outside an apartment complex, resulting in a humerus fracture requiring ORIF (open reduction internal fixation).
$80,000 – Bilateral ankle fractures from tripping in a ditch on business property.
$65,000 – Trip in a hole at a restaurant, causing cervicalgia with nerve damage and carpal tunnel syndrome.
$62,500 – Trip on an uneven sidewalk resulting in a wrist fracture.
$60,000 – Foot fracture requiring surgery and shoulder injury from tripping in a hole in pavement.
$60,000 – Trip on an uneven sidewalk resulting in a lateral meniscus tear of the knee.
$49,500 – Slip on water in a department store causing C5-6 disc herniation and shoulder pain radiating into arms.
$47,500 – Slip and fall on water in a shopping mall, causing a head injury.
$47,000 – Slip on water inside a restaurant, resulting in a dislocated kneecap.
$42,750 – Slip and fall on grease in a restaurant, resulting in chronic back pain.
$42,500 – Slip on water in a grocery store, causing a lower back injury with lumbar radiculopathy.
$40,000 – Slip and fall on wet cement resulting in injuries to both knees, lower back, and left foot.
$40,000 – Slip and fall in a hotel resulting in a collapsed lung.
$40,000 – Slip and fall on water near the entrance of a department store resulting in back pain and an annular tear in the spine.
$18,500 – Slip and fall on ice in a parking lot causing C5-6 disc herniation with cervical radiculopathy.
Important Notice Regarding Past Case Results
The case outcomes shared here highlight some recent successes by Kornblau Law. Each result reflects the unique factors of its case, including the specific legal jurisdiction and distinct circumstances involved.
Please note that these past results do not predict or guarantee future outcomes. Every case is unique, and the results of one matter do not ensure similar outcomes in others. We encourage you to contact us directly for a personalized assessment of your legal matter.