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Settlements and Verdicts

NEW ORLEANS PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYSSince the opening of the Cardone Law Firm, Cliff Cardone has earned Millions of Dollars for his clients. Here are some recent successful settlements and verdicts:$5.7 million - Settlement received for two clients who were rear ended by a dump truck on I-10 requiring multiple surgeries.$3.6 Million - Judgment for automobile collision. Client had a recommendation for neck surgery, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, future medical costs and loss of enjoyment of life.
$2.5 Million - Judgment received for an elevator crash in the Superdome producing severe injuries and multiple surgeries.
$2.1 Million - Settlement received regarding a BP claim.
$1.9 Million - Recovery for Cruise Ship injury where gangplank failure caused death of 78 year old woman.
$1.5 Million - Judgment rendered for a victim who needed a leg amputation because of a car crash.
$1.4 Million - Settlement achieved for a back injury requiring surgery sustained in an elevator accident.
$1.4 Million - Judgment received for an I-10 crash on the Twin Spans that produced multiple leg fractures.$1.4 Million - Judgment received for a child who fell out of a window sustaining severe brain injuries.
$1.1 Million - Judgment received for a medical malpractice case when a man went into cardiac arrest at the Zulu Ball.
$875,000 - Settlement received in a head-on collision producing severe back injuries.
$800,000 - Settlement for truck crash with state vehicle resulting in traumatic brain injury, fractured jaw, loss of income and loss of enjoyment of life.$750,000 - Settlement won in a nursing home case where a patient was found to have maggots in a trachea tube.$750,000 - Wrongful death judgment rendered in a nursing home negligence case.$550,000 - Settlement received for neck and back injuries sustained in an intersectional collision caused by a drunk driver. Client had 2 ESI procedures and a rhizotomy.$550,000 - Claimant was injured by an individual who disregarded a red light in New Orleans, Louisiana. The liable party was intoxicated at the time of this collision. Claimant suffered injuries to the lower back, neck, ribs and had persistent headaches.$500,000 - Dump Truck rear ended our client on the I-10 Twin Span Bridge requiring shoulder revision surgery.$500,000 - Settlement received for a victim with back and neck injuries sustained in a rear end collision.$500,000 - Medical Malpractice suit following negligent surgery.$475,000 - 18 wheeler crash involving neck surgery.$425,000 - Settlement was achieved for a minor child involved in an ATV rollover accident. The ATV was driven recklessly by another minor. Neither child wore helmets, seatbelts, or had any adult supervision, all as recommended by the ATV manufacturer. Claimant suffered head, leg and facial injuries.$400,000 - Settlement received for a 70 year old woman who failed to yield at a stop sign and was killed by a speeding police car that T-boned her vehicle while speeding to a suspected crime scene without lights and sirens. The officer was in route to a suspicious person call which was cancelled before the collision. The police department was not given protection under Louisiana's emergency vehicle statute, see La R.S. 32:24.$400,000 - Award for victim of a car crash which caused severe lower back injuries.
$400,000 - Settlement was obtained for the wrongful death of an elderly lady who failed to yield at a stop sign and was struck by a speeding vehicle, operated by a sheriff's deputy, who turned off his lights and siren immediately before impact.$375,000 - Settlement achieved in a low impact car crash producing neck and back injuries.
$350,000 - Settlement for epidural steroid injections and rhizotomy to lower back, defeated insurance company argument relating to minimal property damage.$350,000 - auto/truck collision involving an illegal lane change. Treatment consisted of 3 epidural steroid injections, median nerve block and rhizotomy.$300,000 - Settlement received for property damage sustained from Hurricane Gustav.
$285,000 - Settlement for 2 arthroscopic knee surgeries.$260,000 - Judgment rendered in an 18 wheeler crash which produced spinal cord damage.$250,000 - Settlement occurred on the 4th day of trial in a fee dispute among 3 law firms. Our firm did all of the crucial pre- trial discovery, motion practice, depositions and the acquisition of the experts relied upon at trial.$250,000 - Settlement received for injuries sustained offshore under the Jones Act.
$250,000 - Settlement received for Pedestrian after sustaining neck and back injuries from being struck by a vehicle.$230,000 - Case was settled for an intoxicated tourist who fell from a balcony in an Airbnb. The balcony was not to code and the owner did not provide sufficient lighting. Claimant suffered a fractured shoulder.$195,000 - Settlement received for slip and fall on Cruise Ship.
$180,000 - Recently Received Settlement for a Husband and Wife in an 18 Wheeler Crash That Produced Back and Neck Injuries
$175,000 - Judgment rendered for slip and fall case which produced shoulder surgery.$155,000 - Judgment received for injuries sustained in a Nursing Home.
$150,000 - Tulane coach was injured in a car crash and received compensation through the Americans with Disabilities Act.
$140,000 - Settlement for rear end car collision producing severe back and neck injuries.
$135,000 - Settlement received for serious back and neck injuries sustained in an 18 Wheeler crash.
$130,000 - Amount received in a Mediated Nursing Home Negligence case.$130,000 - Settlement received in a slip and fall case in the French Quarter.$130,000 - For a victim of an 18 wheeler crash that produced severe neck injuries.$114,000 - Auto accident with resulting injuries treated with 2 epidural steroid injections and conservative care.$105,000 - Rear end collision causing client to have rotator cuff surgery. Client had a pre-existing shoulder injury.$104,000 - Automobile accident with aggravation of pre-existing conditions and 3 years of conservative treatment.$100,000 - Slip and fall on water on floor in business establishment. Client suffered a fractured ankle.
Client Reviews
★★★★★
Mr. Cardone and his staff demonstrate excellence and the utmost professionalism. After a motor vehicle accident, I contacted Mr. Cardone after receiving recommendations to do so. We are extremely pleased with his knowledge, service, and accessibility. I would not hesitate to hire Mr. Cardone again and I give him my highest recommendation for anyone else seeking an attorney. J.E.
★★★★★
Mr. Cardone is an experienced, knowledgeable attorney who advocates for the best interests of his clients. He is reputable, experienced, reliable, and available. He understands people and their issues. He knows the law and is a great trial lawyer and is well respected in the legal community. He also has a great support staff and I highly recommend him to anyone who needs or wants an experienced and caring attorney who gets the job done. S.I.
★★★★★
There are no words good enough to praise Cliff Cardone. His Professionalism is 10 stars. He was available for me 7 days a week. He is way pass excellent, he is superior. Cliff is not only my attorney but a friend you can count on. He has worked 2 cases for me and I could not be more pleased with the results. I am 150 percent satisfied with the highest recommendation one person can give to another. He is a people person. His legal assistant, Kim also gets the highest recommendation. J.M.
★★★★★
I highly recommend Cliff Cardone to handle any legal issue that arises; he is always available to me when I need to get in touch with him. I trust his opinion when it comes to making decisions concerning my legal issues. His staff is always available as well and that is very important when you need to have questions answered. Whenever I have a friend or relative that needs legal advice I always recommend Cliff Cardone and they have always come back to me satisfied. C.S.
★★★★★
Professional, prompt, courteous, informative and friendly are words I use to describe Clifford Cardone and his staff. If you want results with a personal touch this is your attorney. R.A.