Do you need a personal injury lawyers in Los Angeles that can secure the maximum compensation for your injuries? Mansell and Mansell APC's results speak for themselves.

• Industrial Accidents
• Automobile Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Product Liability/Defective Products
• Insurance Denials

Los Angeles personal injury lawyer Robert Mansell has the requisite experience to bring top-dollar results. The following case summaries offer just a small sampling of the successful cases that the law firm of Mansell and Mansell APC has pursued on behalf of its clients.

Robert Mansell expertise as a personal injury lawyers in los angeles only proves that he can handle your case effectively in the shortest possible time.

California Personal Injury Attorneys - Industrial Accidents

$1.275 million awarded in a jury trial

Scott C. vs. Crainco

A worker who was injured when a crane operator negligently lifted a load, causing an air conditioner to fall on the plaintiff's foot, fracturing his heel bone. The crane company denied the claim, insisting it was not the operator's fault. A jury found in favor of the plaintiff with a substantial damage award.

$650,000 recovered

Julie A. vs. Valley Cities

Our client was injured at work when a metal gate came loose and fell on her. This knocked her to the ground causing injuries that required back surgery. Several attorneys turned the case down before the client hired Mansell and Mansell APC. Robert Mansell was able to successfully prove there was a defect in the gate's design, resulting in a sizable recovery.

$375,000 recovered through mediation

Richard M. vs. FM Thomas - industrial accident

The plaintiff fell into an open pit at work, aggravating a prior knee injury. At mediation, Robert Mansell was able to secure top compensation to provide for the necessary knee surgery for his client.

$187,000 awarded in a jury trial

George H. vs. Scott Equipment Manufacturing Inc. - industrial accident

Our client was injured while working on a machine manufactured by the defendant. The machine crushed the tip of the plaintiff's finger causing him to lose 1/8th inch off the tip of his finger. At trial Robert Mansell was successful in proving the machine was defective and the jury found the defendant liable.

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California Personal Injury Attorneys - Automobile Accidents

$1.3 million wrongful death award

Livsha K. v. Hugh S. - car accident, pedestrian accident, wrongful death

Mansell and Mansell recovered $1.3 million for the 81-year-old widow of a Russian immigrant who was struck and killed while crossing the street. The defense argued that the recovery should be limited because the projected life spans of the 80-year-old decedent and his widow were short. Robert Mansell successfully recovered the full amount for the widow.

$750,000 settlement

John H. v. E.O.L. - automobile accident, bicycle accident

Our client was riding his bicycle when he was struck by a limo. He suffered a compound fracture of his left leg requiring surgery. Mansell and Mansell recovered the full insurance policy limits of $750,000 within only three months and negotiated the health insurance lien to maximize the recovery to the client.

$565,000 awarded in a jury trial

Richard S. v. Bangkok - truck accident, pedestrian accident, wrongful death

The plaintiff's 87-year-old father was struck and killed by a truck while he was crossing the street. Unfortunately there were no direct witnesses to the accident. Though the defendant's lawyer tried to argue that it was not his client's truck, Robert Mansell utilized considerable circumstantial evidence to successfully prove - and win - the case.

$500,000 recovered through mediation

Marie M. v. Liu - SUV accident

Six family members were injured in when the defendant made a left turn in front of the plaintiff's SUV. At the mediation, Robert Mansell was able to recover over $500,000 for the family. This included $285,000 for the driver who suffered a broken leg; $150,000 for a passenger who sustained a broken nose and deviated septum; and $70,000 for a passenger suffering from shoulder pain.

$475,000 structured settlement

William H. v. Torres - car accident

Robert Mansell helped his client recover a sizable structured settlement after suffering a chronic low-back injury. The 41-year-old client was given $75,000 cash up front and $1,150 per month for the rest of his life.

$274,592 awarded in jury trial

Arthur B. v. Barren - car accident

Our client suffered a neck injury when his car was rear-ended. Although he was ultimately able to return to work as a physical education teacher, the neck pain continued to bother him. The insurance company offered $100,000 to settle the case, but Robert Mansell secured the client nearly three times this amount in court.

$200,000 awarded in a jury trial

David L. v. Calmat - car accident

Our client was in a rear-ender car accident, which aggravated his pre-existing back problems. The insurance company offered $18,000 to settle the case. Robert Mansell successfully presented the case at trial and the jury awarded $200,000.

$175,000 settlement

Nora T. v. Petrosky - car accident

The plaintiff suffered a neck injury and a heart contusion. The case settled after the first day of trial for a six-figure amount.

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California Personal Injury Attorneys - Premises Liability Accidents

$225,000 settlement

Marnie W. v. Glenwood Apts. - pedestrian accident, slip and fall accident, premises liability

Our client had slipped on a stairway because there were no safety edge strips. She suffered an injury to her lower back. After securing a substantial settlement of $225,000 for the client, Robert Mansell assisted the client in moving home to Tennessee and pay cash for her very first home.

$95,000 recovered

Patti R. v. Fruitland Apt. - pedestrian accident, trip and fall accident, premises liability

The client tripped in a parking garage, suffering a broken kneecap. Robert Mansell was able to show that poor lighting caused the accident, resulting in a substantial recovery.

$65,000 recovered through mediation

Jean G. v. Vons - slip and fall, premises liability

The plaintiff suffered a knee injury when she slipped and fell at a Vons grocery store. Robert Mansell was able to secure a significant recovery at mediation.

$55,000 awarded in a jury trial

David M. v. City of Los Angeles - pedestrian accident, slip and fall, premises liability

Our client had slipped on a smooth terrazzo wheelchair ramp on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. At trial, Robert Mansell successfully proved that the city was liable for the plaintiff's injuries.

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California Personal Injury Attorneys - Product Liability/Defective Products

* Landmark 1996 defective air bag liability case $49,500 plus interest and costs

Mary B. v. Chrysler - products liability, defective air bag case, car accident

Robert Mansell took on a case that had been turned down by many other attorneys. The client had been injured when her air bag deployed in a low-speed accident. The attorney for defendant Chrysler had bragged that Chrysler had successfully defended all 110 similar cases previously filed. In a landmark case for the rights of consumers, Robert Mansell was the first lawyer in the nation to win a case against the auto industry involving an injury caused by an air bag deployment. Chrysler appealed the case twice and tried to take it to the Supreme Court of California. In the end, Chrysler had to pay 100% of the jury's award of $49,500, plus costs and interest.

$115,000 ~ $150,000 ~ $145,000 ~ $475,000

Other air bag cases

Since successfully handling that initial air bag case, Robert Mansell has handled numerous other air bag cases against various automakers and obtained many substantial settlements: Mrs. H. $115,000; Mrs. E. $150,000; Mrs. G. $145,000; Mr. L. $475,000). However, the automakers demanded that their names remain confidential in each of these settlements.

$187,000 awarded in a jury trial

George H. v. Scott Equipment Manufacturing, Inc. - products liability

Our client was injured while working on a machine manufactured by the defendant. The machine crushed the tip of the plaintiff's finger, causing him to lose 1/8th of an inch off the tip of his finger. At trial Robert Mansell was successful in proving the machine was defective and recovering substantial compensation for the client.

$90,000 settlement

Vickie D. vs. [unnamed manufacturer] - products liability

Our client was burned when a disposable aluminum basting pan folded when she removed a turkey from the oven by the handles, pouring hot grease onto her legs. Robert Mansell successfully contended that the product was defective and reached a sizable settlement for her injuries. Again, confidentiality was a part of the settlement.

$50,000 recovered

In Edmond P. v. [un-named manufacturer] - products liability

The plaintiff was using crutches because of a broken ankle when one of the aluminum crutches broke, causing him to fall. Because of the fall, the previously broken ankle took longer to heal. Robert Mansell recovered $50,000 for his client from the manufacturer and the store where the crutches were purchased.

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California Personal Injury Attorneys - Insurance Denials

$500,000 settlement for insurance denial

In Carol S. v. [unnamed insurer]

Our client was unable to collect on a $25,000 accidental death insurance policy when the insurance company refused to pay. Robert Mansell recovered the $25,000 policy benefits, plus interest, within 90 days. Then he successfully brought an action against the company for the delay, recovering an additional $500,000 for the client because of the company's delay in paying the claim. The insurance company demanded anonymity as part of the settlement.

$300,000 recovered for insurance denial

In Donna P. v. [unnamed insurance company]

Ms. P. suffered a back injury that resulted in total disability. She applied for disability benefits under her disability insurance policy, but the company claimed that she was not disabled. Robert Mansell filed suit on behalf of his client and forced the insurance company to pay the entire amount of all disability benefits, past and future, as well as all attorney's fees, costs, and interest.

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