"Gordon, Edelstein is one of the most professional firms that I have dealt with. They have done a lot to educate our members about the laws pertaining to both workplace and personal injuries. When one of our members has been injured, the firm's professionals have clearly explained the options. In all of their dealings with us, they have been responsive, courteous and honest."
Samuel Lucero was caught in legal limbo. There was no doubt that the 36-year-old security guard had been hit by a tractor-trailer at his workplace on Terminal Island, but because the driver pleaded guilty to assaulting the guard, the company's insurer refused to cover Lucero's damages because the policy excludes intentional acts.
Enter Roger Gordon. The veteran Personal Injury attorney pieced together how the attack really took place and elicited a confession from the driver. "He never intended to harm our client. He only pleaded guilty to avoid prison time," Gordon said.
With the admission of an unintentional act, the insurance company was liable for damages and paid Lucero $575,000.
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