Top Case Results / Verdicts

Motorcycle versus vehicle:

$500,000 settlement on behalf of motorcyclist who was forced out of her lane into oncoming traffic. All injuries were soft tissue, i.e. no fractured bones or torn ligaments.

Dog Bite:

$800,000 default judgment taken against owner of dog that bit face of minor child.

Car Accident:

$2,200,000 jury verdict on behalf of motorist who had $40,000 in medical expenses and $50,000 in lost wages.

$2,000,000 settlement for brain injured client where client did not lose consciousness as a result of the impact.

$700,000 settlement, during trial, for passenger in cab hit by another vehicle. Millions of dollars obtained as compensation on behalf of many clients sustaining “soft tissue injuries” or invisible injuries, those that do not show up on an x-ray, CAT scan, or MRI scan and little damage to the vehicles and where the responsible party’s expert claim that the forces in the accident were similar to someone sneezing or plopping down in a chair.

Premises Liability:

$728,000 jury verdict against a landlord where client/tenant slipped and fell on mail left on the common entry stairs at the apartment building.

Pedestrian accident:

$1,250,000 settlement for woman struck by a vehicle.

Employment

Employment: Millions of dollars in compensation for employees subjected to wrongful termination by large corporations including Macy’s, 24 Hr. Fitness, First Interstate Bank, including a six-figure settlement in a wrongful termination of a gay manager.

Our Philosophy:

Nathan James and his staff are focused on helping people who have been injured due to another person’s negligence or wrongdoing. Nathan has a commitment to delivering personal service and achieving the best possible result as is reflected in the following core principles:

 Be accessible to clients at all times. Be ready to listen, answer

questions and provide thoughtful guidance.

 Speaking to clients clearly and honestly, avoiding “legalese” and

difficult to understand jargon.

 Research and prepare every case thoroughly and completely.

 Begin every case by preparing for the real possibility of trial.

 Adhere to the highest code of legal ethics.

 Treat opposing attorneys and judges with respect and

professional courtesy regardless of their position on a case.

 Aggressively pursue the interest of the client in every case.

Contingency Fee Cases:

You will only be responsible for paying attorney’s fees and costs in personal injury cases if we are successful in recovering compensation for you.

Practice Areas/Areas of Specialization:

Nathan James specializes in personal injury law matters and family law matters.