Verdicts & Settlements

Effective Representation In A Wide Range Of Injury Cases

The largest jury verdict Dan Mahoney obtained was when a jury in U.S. District Court awarded his clients $2.4 million dollars for the wrongful death of their parent and the cover-up by the City’s police chief and detective.Most claims are resolved through settlement with the insurance company in both accident injury and worker’s compensation incidents. Some claims are resolved before a lawsuit is filed and in others a lawsuit is filed and then the claim is resolved.Listed below are some cases Dan Mahoney has settled since 2007. Workers’ compensation claims and product liability claims are listed separately. [Not included are many of the more modest automobile accidents and worker’s compensation claims that involve lesser property damages and injuries.]
2022 Cases and Claim Results

​Workers’ Compensation Claims:

  • Case 1: A nurse slipped on a wet floor at work, injuring her lower back and shoulder (no surgeries). She received $51,000 in lost wage benefits and a $55,000 impairment award/settlement.​

  • Case 2: An employee was injured when a co-worker improperly operated a forklift, causing the load to fall and injure the employee’s hip. The case settled for $76,000.​

  • Case 3: A school bus driver sustained a back injury while assisting a special needs student off the bus. After treatment, the claim settled for $60,000.​

Auto Accident and Premises Claims:

  • Case 1: A passenger injured in a serious auto crash on I-25 suffered a broken arm and other injuries. The case settled for $162,000.​

  • Case 2: A client was hit by an uninsured drunk driver, resulting in a broken leg. The client recovered $60,000 through uninsured motorist coverage.​

  • Case 3: A couple’s car was side-swiped by a semi-truck during a snowstorm. They sustained extensive bruising but no fractures or surgeries. Their claims settled for $230,000.​

  • Case 4: While on a work project, a client fell off a roof at a construction site, causing head and shoulder injuries. The client received lost wage benefits for one year, all medical treatments covered, a $100,000 workers’ compensation impairment award, and a confidential settlement from the general contractor and property owner.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS

  • Case 1: A construction worker fell through an opening at a job site, injuring his wrist and leg. The client received medical care, $20,000 in lost wage benefits, and an $80,000 settlement.

  • Case 2: A baggage handler for a shipping company at the airport fell off a conveyor while loading freight into an airplane, suffering a head injury. The firm secured lost wage and medical benefits, resulting in a $140,000 settlement.

AUTO ACCIDENT AND PREMISES LIABILITY CLAIMS

  • Case 1: A client was injured as a passenger in a multi-car accident. After receiving chiropractic care and spinal injections, the claim was resolved on the eve of trial with a $132,000 settlement paid by the client’s own underinsured motorist coverage.

  • Case 2: A client was a passenger in a rideshare (Uber/Lyft) vehicle when the driver ran a red light, resulting in a T-bone collision. The client suffered serious facial injuries, including the loss of vision in one eye. The claim was settled for a substantial confidential amount.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS

  • Case 1: A worker carrying a heavy metal door frame while walking backward slipped and fell, injuring his back. After receiving medical treatment, including a lower back injection, the claim was settled for $60,000, along with lost wage benefits.

  • Case 2: A client driving a work van was hit at an intersection by an at-fault driver who failed to yield the right of way. The insurance company contested the claim, arguing the injuries were preexisting. However, we won the case, securing lost wage benefits, medical treatment—including back surgery—and a $100,000 policy limit settlement from the at-fault driver, plus a $150,000 settlement from workers’ compensation.

  • Case 3: A client driving a work truck was rear-ended by another truck at a stoplight. Although the client continued working, they eventually required lower back injections for pain relief. We secured a $50,000 recovery from the at-fault driver’s insurance and an additional $50,000 from workers’ compensation insurance.

AUTO ACCIDENT & PREMISES LIABILITY CLAIMS

  • Case 1: An elderly female client was rear-ended by a tourist at a stoplight in a mountain community. The collision aggravated degenerative spine conditions, requiring a neck injection for treatment. The claim was settled before trial for $60,000.

  • Case 2: While enjoying the view from a rooftop deck at a downtown Boulder condominium complex, a client suffered knee and lower back injuries when the deck collapsed. The claim was resolved for $60,000.

  • Case 3: A client was involved in a head-on collision when another driver turned in front of his vehicle at an intersection. Liability was disputed, as the other driver claimed our client ran a red light. The client sustained fractured vertebrae that healed without surgery. The claim was settled for $60,000.

  • Case 4: A client was injured in a hit-and-run accident when an at-fault driver broadsided their car, causing it to roll over. The at-fault driver fled the scene and was later found and arrested but had no insurance. The client required shoulder injections, and we pursued an uninsured motorist claim, securing a $150,000 policy limits recovery from the client’s own insurance.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS

  • Case 1: A medical technician injured their back while moving office equipment. After receiving non-surgical treatment but experiencing ongoing discomfort, the claim was settled for $50,000.

  • Case 2: A construction worker fell at a job site, sustaining a wrist injury that required surgical repair. The claim was resolved for $52,000.

  • Case 3: A service worker at Denver City Park injured their back while moving a cabinet. Despite non-surgical treatment, the client experienced ongoing discomfort. The claim was settled for $48,500.

  • Case 4: A grocery store worker suffered an ankle injury that had difficulty healing. The claim was settled for $70,000.

AUTO ACCIDENT & PREMISES LIABILITY CLAIMS

  • Case 1: A driver was injured in an intersection collision when another driver ran a red light, causing an arm injury that required surgical repair. The case was settled for $95,000.

  • Case 2: A driver was rear-ended at a stoplight, resulting in a broken leg bone that did not require surgery. The claim was resolved for $87,000.

  • Case 3: In an out-of-state car crash, a passenger was injured when an at-fault driver turned left in front of the client’s car at an intersection. The client sustained a broken arm, which required surgical repair, along with back pain. The case was resolved for $180,000.

  • Case 4: A slip-and-fall injury occurred at a health club that failed to address a known wet pathway on a tile floor, causing the client to suffer a broken hip that required surgical repair. The case was settled for $125,000.

  • Case 5: A hospital failed to sand or salt an icy ramp leading into the facility, causing a client to slip and fall while arriving for treatment. The client suffered a broken ankle, which was treated without surgery. The claim was settled for $47,500.

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS

  • Case 1: A client riding a motorcycle was forced to lay down his bike to avoid a collision when a car turned in front of him. He was hospitalized for two days with scrapes, abrasions, and other soft tissue injuries. The claim was settled for $100,000.

  • Case 2: While test-riding a bicycle in a parking lot, a client was hit by a truck. He was taken to the emergency room, where he was diagnosed with two rib fractures and soft tissue injuries. The claim was settled for $43,000.

PREMISES LIABILITY

  • Case 1: An internet cable company improperly installed a cable across the stairs inside a home. The homeowner tripped over the cable, falling down the stairs and sustaining neck and shoulder injuries that required surgery. The case was settled for $125,000.

  • Case 2: A client exiting a work building tripped over a toolbox left by a maintenance worker, falling and breaking a wrist bone while also tearing ligaments. The client underwent arthroscopic wrist surgery. The claim was settled for $70,000.

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS

  • Case 1: A client was rear-ended and hit their knee on the dashboard, requiring arthroscopic knee surgery. The claim was settled for $43,000.

  • Case 2: An elderly client was involved in a rear-end accident and later required neck surgery. The case was settled for $275,000.

  • Case 3: A construction worker was injured while driving a company vehicle to a job site. The worker underwent back surgery through workers’ compensation and received $43,000 for permanent back impairment. The auto claim was settled for $350,000.

  • Case 4: A client stopped at a red light was hit by a truck trailer, sustaining a concussion and mild traumatic brain injury. The claim was settled for $225,000.

  • Case 5: A client was walking across the street when they were hit by a car making a left turn. They suffered a severe leg laceration and mild traumatic brain injury. The case was settled for $550,000.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

  • Case 1: A cook at a mountain resort restaurant fell down the back stairs of the building, injuring their back and requiring surgery. The client received a $78,000 impairment award.

  • Case 2: A worker at a commercial kitchen, responsible for making syrups, injured their shoulder while lifting 50-pound bags of ingredients. The employer and insurance company denied the claim, leading to a hearing. A judge awarded the client compensation for past and future medical treatment, as well as lost wage benefits. The case was eventually settled for $65,000 for permanent impairment.

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS

  • Case 1: A client was retrieving a suitcase from her car when she was struck by a reckless driver, resulting in a broken leg that required multiple surgeries. The case was settled for $300,000.

  • Case 2: A client was hit by a left-turning vehicle while driving through an intersection. They sustained soft tissue neck and back injuries and required arthroscopic shoulder repair. The case was settled for $85,000.

  • Case 3: While skiing, a client was hit by another skier, causing them to fall and injure their shoulder. The injury eventually required surgery. The case was settled for $95,000.

  • Case 4: A client staying at a hotel slipped and fell due to improperly secured dance floor pieces. The fall resulted in a knee injury that required arthroscopic surgery. The case was settled for $41,000.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

  • Case 1: A nurse working in a hospital sustained neck and back injuries due to an unruly patient. The case was settled for $64,500.

  • Case 2: An oil field worker slipped on ice, resulting in soft tissue injuries to his back. The case was settled for $30,000.

  • Case 3: A roofer fell off a roof while working, injuring his neck. The case was settled for $45,000.

  • Case 4: A school teacher suffered a neck injury after being struck by a student on the playground. The injury required years of physical therapy. The case was settled for $45,000.

  • Case 5: An office building superintendent injured her back while working, requiring surgery. The case was settled for $39,000.

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS

  • Case 1: An elderly self-employed machine repairman was rear-ended in an auto accident with modest property damage. He suffered soft tissue neck and back injuries, which required steroid injections for treatment. The case was settled for $60,000.

  • Case 2: A first responder’s truck was hit while he was assisting a motorist with a flat tire. The impact pushed him into the guardrail, causing serious back injuries. The case was settled for $300,000.

  • Case 3: An auto mechanic was walking into his shop when he was struck by an errant motorist. He sustained knee damage that required surgical repair. The case was settled for $125,000.

  • Case 4: A bicyclist was hit by a motorist turning left into a parking lot. The client sustained multiple abrasions, which eventually led to the need for shoulder surgery. The case was settled for $145,000.

  • Case 5: A truck taking the right of way while turning left at an intersection collided with the client’s car. The client sustained a broken ankle. The case was settled for $165,000.

PERSONAL INJURY CASES

  • A passenger on a motorcycle was hit by an intoxicated minor who was driving a parent’s car without permission. The case was settled for over $300,000 in liability and underinsured motorist benefits.