Verdicts, Judgments and/or Settlements Obtained by Benson & Bingham
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Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorney Ben Bingham, Esq. of Benson and Bingham settled a pedestrian accident case for $295,000 today after his elderly client was ran over in a crosswalk causing major orthopedic injuries by a commercial truck.  The client has titanium rods in his legs.   "There were a variety of factors that went into our settlement decision.  We had a preferential trial setting coming up in a month, and we knew it was not just a matter of winning, but how much would they have to pay; my client is glad to move on with his life and is happy with the outcome."

Benson and Bingham of Las Vegas, Nevada and The Lawrence Law Firm of Texas have joined forces to prosecute a Ford Rollover case occurring in Sonora, Mexico.  The lawsuit to be filed claims misrepresentation, strict products liability, negligence and other causes of action relating to an August 2008 rollover that killed two persons including a minor child and her mother.  The case involves a 1998 Ford Explorer.  

Joseph L. Benson II, Esq. of Benson & Bingham today settled a case for $800,000 for a rollover automobile accident case occuring in 2005. Their client suffered a cervical fusion and was unable to work for the past three years. Due to a confidentiality agreement, the exact terms, and defendant name may not be disclosed. 

The injury attorneys at Benson and Bingham are pleased to announce their first settlement for wrongful death in a Vioxx drug case.   “Our case is over five years old, and we are pleased with the class action settlement given the serious risks of prosecuting these types of cases given the outcomes of previous jury trials.  Our client suffered the huge loss of her husband, and all the triggers pointed at the Drug as the clear culprit in Mr. Martinez’s death. There will never be closure on her loss, but at least she has closure on the litigation.” 

Nevada Supreme Court recognizes Expert Standards of Federal Court modifying NRS 50.275 and Federal Rule of Evidence 702 (The Daubert Standard.) It will be known as the Hallmark Standard (read more).

Benson & Bingham celebrate their 5th anniversary as a personal injury law firm January 1, 2009.  Ben Bingham, Esq. and Joseph L. Benson II, Esq. have a combined 19 years of personal injury litigation experience.  The firm focuses on personal attention to each and every client limiting the practice to exclusively accident cases involving major personal injury.  

Medical Malpractice News:  The parents of a 10-month old infant who suffered an IV infiltration at Summerlin Hospital in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) hired Joseph L. Benson II, Esq. of Benson & Bingham for damages relating to the severe ankle scarring and disfigurement suffered by the baby child. 

Conventioneer at the Las Vegas Convention Center who crushed his left foot hires Benson & Bingham to represent him for damages resulting from the wheels of a man lift.  The lift operated by an exhibition company crushed the bones in the ankle when the gentleman was dissembling his booth.  “We are concerned that our client may have developed the severe and debilitating disease RSD, also known as CRPS which is a pain syndrome affecting the nervous system,” stated Mr. Benson. 

Joseph L. Benson, II, Esq. of Benson and Bingham filed a lawsuit today against Dan Hingston of Dan Hingston Trucking. Mr. Hingston is alleged to have driven his tractor trailer big rig over pedestrian Joseph Mancinelli (deceased) at a Flying J Truck Stop in North Las
Vegas, Nevada. The defendant is alleged to have hit and run after
driving over the body of Mr. Mancinelli. North Las Vegas Police arrested Mr. Hingston shortly thereafter where he was booked for Felony Hit and Run, CASE #07FN2236X. His preliminary hearing is set for February 11, 2009.

A Kentucky heavy equipment driller hired Joseph L. Benson II, Esq. of Benson and Bingham to represent him against Cox Communications for a defective utility box cover that caused injuries to his lumbar spine and knee when he fell on the job.

Family of child hit on a bicycle October 21, 2008 retained Joseph L. Benson II, Esq. to represent the boy for injuries sustained to his head, legs and back.  The driver of the car was cited for failure to yield to pedestrians in a cross walk and failure to use due care.

Joseph L. Benson II, Esq. of Benson & Bingham prepares for mediation and potential Jury Trial of migrant worker who’s vehicle was hit by a Laidlaw transit truck.  The vehicle rolled causing cervical injuries.  The client can no longer work again.

Ben J. Bingham, Esq. of Benson & Bingham prepares for mediations of their two largest cases both involving collisions in Tractor Trailer rigs; both cases are expected to bring multi-million dollar settlements.

Ohio family retains Joseph L. Benson II, Esq. of Benson & Bingham to prosecute civil action against trucking company for death of father who was ran over at a truck stop in North Las Vegas.  Mr. Benson stated he will be filing a wrongful death lawsuit as soon as the Estate is set up in San Diego, CA where the decedant lived.

Family retains Joseph L. Benson II, Esq. of Benson & Bingham for the tragedy of their daughter’s death when their beloved 10-year old was crushed by a collapsed water fountain.  Mr. Benson will be filing suit based on Negligence and Attractive Nuisance theories of liability.

Joseph L. Benson II, Esq. settles pedestrian accident for $300,000.00.   Victim of cross-walk accident suffers neck injury and is forced to have surgery.  “Clearly, these accidents should be avoided.  We wanted more, but were bound by the insurance limits in this case”, stated Joseph L. Benson II, Esq.  “ Pedestrians are so unprotected, the injuries are usually very severe, and we will fight for every penny.”

Las Vegas Jury awards Florida law enforcement officer $1.2 million for slip and fall injury at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino.  “We were very pleased with the jury's verdict,” says lead trial attorney, Joseph L. Benson II, Esq. “The Bellagio (MGM/Mirage) was only offering us $300,000, but our client’s injuries were too significant to just take anything.  The stairs were deficiently designed and constructed without safety in mind.”  Benson and Bingham specialize in hospitality and taxi cab accidents, with a strong focus on out-of-state victims.

Joseph L. Benson II, Esq. settles case for $1,125,000 for victim of rear-end accident.  We believe the victim received a fair settlement given the facts of the case.  Our client had pre-existing injuries to her neck that were exacerbated by the accident, and given the egg-shell plaintiff doctrine our arguments went along way.”

Whiplash Case Gets Amazing Settlement: Joseph L. Benson II, Esq. settles whiplash injury for $85,000.  “My client was rear-ended by a gasoline tanker at low impact speeds, but his Volvo still took a good hit.  We feel the settlement was very fair given the severe neck sprain.”

During 2006 and 2007, Benson & Bingham settled over $20,000,000 for accident victims.

Joseph L. Benson II, Esq. settles case for $1,000.000.00 for low impact rear-end collision.  “ Our client suffered a neck and lumbar injury, which was problematic due to her pre-existing neck condition, and the very low impact.  We are very happy with the settlement.”  The case involved a Saturn vehicle and a Suzuki Samurai with the rubber tire on the back.

Las Vegas family retains Joseph L. Benson II, Esq., of Benson & Bingham for fatal 4th of July automobile accident that knocked out power to neighborhood and left an 18 year old man dead. Their attorney, Joseph L. Benson II, Esq. expressed tha,. "...the family is deeply saddened by the loss and will seek justice in every way possible. This alcohol related tragedy is absolutely senseless, and leaves a myriad of victims."

The Law Offices of Benson & Bingham released today three new articles for accident injuy clients, including Law Tips, a Legal Glossary and a 11 Point Accident Checklist

The Law Offices of Benson & Bingham were awarded a CV rating with Martindale.com, the higest possible rating for a Law Firm opened since 2003.

Las Vegas Family Hires Benson & Bingham to Seek Damages for Wrongful Death in Las Vegas Nightclub Tragedy: Police Re-Investigate Krave Nightclub Homicide

Benson & Bingham settled over $12,000,000 for accident victims in 2006.

Benson & Bingham will be launching their Summerlin West Office in the Costco shopping center for the convenience of Summerlin residents. This satellite office will be a full service personal injury law firm with convenient parking starting January 1, 2008.

Pahrump Family hires Joseph L. Benson II, Esq. of Benson & Bingham for tragic accident. Nevada Family Involved in Big Rig Crash