Mova Law Group – Personal Injury Attorneys Case Results
$4.0 Million
California (Chula Vista) Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident Our client, a 61-year-old woman, was violently struck by a van that ran a stop sign while she was legally crossing at a designated crosswalk. The impact propelled her into the air, causing her to land hard on the asphalt, leaving her unconscious, pulseless, and in critical condition. The driver fled the scene, abandoning her with life-threatening injuries. Paramedics resuscitated her with CPR, and she was rushed to UC San Diego Health under Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLA) protocol. She suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), multiple fractures, including broken femurs, deep lacerations, and nerve damage. She underwent three emergency surgeries, spent over two months in a skilled nursing facility, and continues to suffer from chronic pain, cognitive impairments, PTSD, and permanent mobility restrictions requiring a cane or walker. Initially, the insurance company attempted to distance themselves from the driver of the car by say the driver was not working for the company. After some litigation, we were able to prove the driver was indeed working for the company at the time of the accident and they ended up handing over the full amount of their policy limits of $4,000,000″
$3.6 Million
Car vs. Car case where our client suffered neck and back injuries. Client never went to the hospital, however, 2 days after the accident, she presented to her doctor with complaints of numbness and tingling to client’s hands and feet. Over one year of conservative care was performed including physical therapy, chiropractic care, and epidural steriod injections – they all failed to relieve Client of her neck pain that had terrible shooting pain down her arms. After 3 cervical spine fusions failed, the client opted to receive a spinal cord stimulator which finally releaved her of her continous arms pain with associated numbness and tingling. The client was very happy with the outcome.
$2.0 Million
Northern California (Sacramento) – Car vs. Motorcycle accident that resulted in arm and hip injuries. Client was released from the hospital after a few days, with no real treatment or diagnosis because there was a Covid-19 surge and they needed the hospital beds. We immediately hired a forensic expert who went out to the scene of the accident and took pictures and reconstructed the scene of the accident. Then, we hired a private investigator who took down multiple witness statements, and took very important screenshots of witness Instagram pages that explained how the accident occurred. We knew our client was not doing well, so we sent him to doctors in our network who we knew treated hip and brain injuries. He was diagnosed with a concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury), hip injury (torn labrum), and a unique arm injury. We were able to get this case settled 8 months after the accident because of all the upfront work showed the insurance company we were not playing games.
$1.75 Million
Southern California (Riverside County) – Car vs. Car rear-end crash that resulted in an exacerbation of a pre-existing lower back injury and concussion (mild traumatic brain injury). Our client was law enforcement and had to retire because of the crash. After 3 long years of litigation, Chris Mova was able to secure a substantial settlement for our very deserving client. Intial offer to client was $5,000 before we were hired.
$1.5 Million
Southern California (San Bernardino County) – slip and fall case that resulted in a cervical fusion surgery and a concussion (brain injury). Our client was a resident of a rental for over 6 years. Landlord never made reasonable periodic inspections of the home in order to find any dangerous conditions. The exterior handrail attached to the porch gave out and our client went head first into the ashpalt. The landlord claimed our client was faking it all along and the incident never happened. Once we delivered the 911 recorded call to the insurance company, the insurance company finally did the right thing after initially offering $0.
Our client was walking in downtown San Diego when she was hit by a company vehicle driven by the owner. Client was diagnosed with a concussion and released from the hospital within 5 hours. Over the period of the next 3 years, our client continued to have neck and back pain. She finally had her own health insurance doctor perform lumbar spine fusion. The insurance company’s initial offer was less than $50,000. They ended up paying 30 times their initial offer a few weeks before trial.
Our client was involved in a disputed liability car crash. Her car sustained about $5,000 in property damage, but was not a total loss. She had a pre-accident lubar fusion. After the accident, she tried everything she could to get better but nothing would work. She finally went back to her original surgeon to perform a lumbar revision surgery. The insurance company handed over the maximum amount of their policy in pre-litigation.
Southern California (San Diego) – Car vs. Motorcycle Rideshare accident that resulted in a unique elbow injury and cervical spine injury. Our client tried to negotiate with the rideshare company for over 1.5 years without a lawyer and was only offered $15,000. 1 year after hiring our firm and seeking appropriate medical care through our network of doctors, Chris Mova secured a full value of the policy limit plus an extra $100,000 from another party.
California (Orange County) Rear-End Car Accident Our client suffered neck and lower back injuries after being rear-ended. She was diagnosed with bulging discs in both her neck and lower back, leading to chronic pain that severely impacted her ability to work and perform daily activities. She was a highly specialized surgeon and got laid off of work shortly after this accident. She initially attempted physical therapy but had to stop after two sessions due to extreme pain. Her doctor recommended epidural injections, and she opted to start with neck injections because the pain was unbearable—worse than the cancer she had previously endured. The insurance company originally undervalued her case and offered her $65,000 to settle the case. We fought for this wonderful client and secured a $900,000 settlement, ensuring she received the compensation she deserved for her ongoing medical care and recovery.”
$900,000
Client was a surgeon in the ER. She was driving home from work one day when she was rear-ended by a commercial vehicle. The insurance company tried to call the client and send people to her house and have her sign off on a $10,000 offer. The client ended up needing rotator cuff surgery on her dominant hand, the same hand she was holding the steering wheel with at the time of the accident.
Client was walking across the street and was hit by a vehicle. He was taken to the hospital and had to undergo two types of surgery to fix his severely fractured leg. All witnesses to the accident and the police report placed blame on our client (it should be noted that one of the adverse witnesses was himself an expert accident reconstructionist). Despite the major uphill battles in this case, we were able to secure a favorable result for our client.
California (San Diego) Slip and Fall Our client, a 74-year-old woman, suffered a severe right femur fracture after tripping on an unexpected step while entering a restaurant. She was rushed to UC San Diego Medical Center, where X-rays confirmed a displaced femur fracture requiring emergency surgery. Surgeons performed an open femur repair with an intramedullary nail to stabilize the fracture. She made a full recovery, thank God! The restuarant tried to say they had no idea the dangerous condition existed in their establishment. We conducted extensive research online from Yelp to Google and discovered at least 10 people had left reviews about the restaurant stairs being extremely unsafe, and those reviews were there for years. There was no way the restaurant could now say they had no notice. Initially, the insurance company downplayed her injuries, and their liability but we fought hard and used screenshots of those reviews to prove their neglience and secured a $750,000 settlement for our cilent, ensuring she received the medical care and financial support she needed for her recovery.
$650,000
Northern California (Monterey County) – Truck vs. Bicycle and resulted in a brain injury. This case was litigated for over 3 years. This publicly traded company stated they would never give our client a penny for the brain injury he suffered. The police report stated our client was 100% at-fault. After hiring an accident reconstruction expert and allowing their doctors to conduct very limited mental exams of our client (under our strict supervision), the company finally did the right thing and paid.
$600,000
Our client was involved in a car accident in Los Angeles where she sustained neck injuries. Our client had hired a Los Angeles based law firm but she was unable to speak with anyone at the firm. She decided to hire our firm and 8 months later we were able to secure a $600,000 settlement
Our clients, a husband and wife, were struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Solana Beach and suffered injuries.
The husband sustained some orthopedic and spinal injuries. He underwent right shoulder surgery and was recommended for cervical disc replacement surgery due to persistent pain and mobility issues. After multiple epidural injections and physical therapy, his neck pain resolved fully and his shoulder went back to 100% after the shoulder surgery.
The wife suffered a left hand sprain and she received some physical therapy, but ultimatley went back to baseline after 6 months of care. Beyond their physical injuries, the accident robbed them of their active lifestyle, leaving them anxious about something as simple as walking together. This was how the couple was able to connect with one another, and instead taking afternoon walks gave them anxiety. Initially, the insurance company tried to undervalue their claims, but we fought for them and secured a global settlement of $600,000 for the husband and wife, ensuring they received the compensation they deserved.
A client went into to laundry room of his apartment complex. Unbeknownst to him there was clear soapy liquid on the floor that was coming up from the drain. This particular apartment complex had over five violations for their drain clogging with the County. We were able to show in litigation that the owners knew of this issue and failed to remedy it. Our client ended up with a cervical fusion and he was feeling much much better after his surgery.
$575,000
California (San Diego) Car Accident – $575,000 Settlement
Our client, a 53-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries in a 2020 car accident, worsening complications from a previous cervical fusion surgery (C4-C7). Imaging revealed instability at C4-C5, nerve compression, and moderate foraminal narrowing at multiple levels, leading to chronic pain, reduced mobility, and neurological symptoms. She went back to the original surgeon that performed her surgery and he performed her revision surgery as well. Initially, the insurance company attempted to deny liability, they tried to call our client a liar. They offered $25,000, then $50,000, then $100,000. We were about to start trial on this case when the insurance company made a fair offer and we were able to secure our client a $575,000 settlement. We absolutely love this client, she was so patient with us and the process. She trusted us and we fought hard for her.
$500,000
California (Ontario) Slip and Fall – Wrongful Death
Our client, a 76-year-old man, suffered and preventable fall at a hotel due to a hidden step behind a doorway. He fell hard on his right hip and wrist, suffering a displaced femur fracture and wrist fracture. He underwent emergency hip surgery, but the stress of the fall and operation triggered congestive heart failure and other complications. Despite weeks of rehabilitation, his condition worsened, and he passed away on October 3, 2019 at the rehabilition facility. His widow was left devastated, not only losing her husband but also her lifelong companion and financial support. Initially, the insurance company completley denied liability and stated the decedant had passed about almost 8 weeks after the fall and that could not be related to the fall in any way. We hired experts, both medical doctors and premesis liability experts. The premesis expert went to the hotel at night and took measurements and mapped out the exact spot where our client fell. Our experts said that while the case didn’t have good liability, they belive the hotel was at least 20% at fault. We used our experts testimony and opinions to get the widow compensation she deserved. NOTE – this case had been turned down by 4 other law firms in the Riverside County area. We were the only law firm that said we would take the risk and we were able to secure a $500,000 settlement, ensuring the widow received the compensation they deserved for their unimaginable loss.”
$500,000
A young sweet boy had been bitten in the face by a neighbor’s dog. We were able to send our client, the minor, to highly specialized plastic surgeons to show he would need multiple surgeries in the future. We were also able to prove that this kind of scarring can cause severe trauma for young children.
$450,000
Client walked into a national taco chain restaurant where grease had been caked over the entrance floor. The owner thought they could get away from liability just because they had a “wet floor” sign up. However, we were able to prove in litigation that the owner knew of this issue for 8 months and failed to fix the grease hood issue that was allowing grease to come back into the restaurant, specifically into the dining area where patrons would eat.
$450,000
California (Redlands) Slip and Fall
Our client, a 75-year-old woman, suffered severe knee fractures after falling face-first in a store, hitting her cheek, chin, and left knee. Initially, she couldn’t walk and was taken to Kaiser Fontana Urgent Care, where X-rays confirmed two fractures in her left knee. She was placed in a full-leg brace from thigh to ankle and later fitted with a different orthopedic brace.
Her injuries drastically changed her life—she relied on a walker for mobility and struggled with chronic pain and gait issues, and developed bed ulcers due to prolonged immobility. Beyond the physical pain, she suffered severe emotional distress, missing her son’s wedding dance, and is now fearful of falling again, avoiding family outings and social gatherings.
Initially, the insurance company downplayed her injuries and denied liability becuase they did in fact have a caution sign up. However, we were able to prove that the caution sign had been there for 2 years! Basically, this dangerous condition hadn’t been fixed for years and the owner thought by putting up a caution sign it would absolve them of liability. We fought for her and secured a $450,000 settlement, ensuring she received the medical care and support she needed to regain her independence.
$450,000
California (Oceanside) Slip and Fall Our client, a 76-year-old man, suffered a catastrophic femur fracture after a fall at Del Taco in Oceanside after slipping on an unaddressed moisture hazard from a leaking air conditioning unit. Despite a wet floor sign being present, the water was invisible, creating a dangerous and preventable condition. What we discovered through litigation was that the air conditioning unit had been leaking for 9+ months and the owner didn’t want to change it, the corporate owner thought it was easier and cheaper to just put up a hazard sign. This fall led to a long and painful recovery, multiple medical complications, and uncertainty about future mobility. Holding the responsible party accountable was crucial, and our efforts helped him obtain a $450,000 settlement to assist with his ongoing care and future medical expenses.”
$350,000
“California (Rancho Cucamonga) Slip and Fall – $350,000 Settlement Our client slipped on a water leak inside a grocery store and suffered severe knee and back injuries. Initially experiencing swelling and pain, she later developed lumbar disc herniation Over the course of a year, she underwent multiple pain management treatments, including lumbar facet joint injections and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to manage her chronic lower back pain. Despite these treatments, she continued to experience mobility issues, difficulty sleeping, and persistent discomfort, limiting her ability to perform daily activities. This fall not only led to severe physical injuries but also a long and painful recovery process that disrupted her daily life. After extensive medical treatment and ongoing struggles with pain, she finally received the justice and compensation she deserved with a $350,000 settlement to help secure her continued care and future well-being. “
$345,000
California (San Diego) Slip and Fall Our client slipped on an unaddressed leak from a fog machine, which had spread across multiple rooms. Despite prior awareness of the issue, staff failed to properly clean and monitor the area, creating a hazardous condition. As she exited, she lost her footing, heard a crack, and fell, suffering a left ankle fracture. She underwent two surgeries, and implant and and explant surgery and extensive physical therapy, but the injury left her with ongoing pain and mobility limitations, making daily activities difficult. Due to unpaid medical bills and her inability to work, she was forced to file for disability. The insurance company fought us in litigation on thise case for 3.5 years, but we fought for her and secured a $345,000 settlement. NOTE – this case was turned down by 2 other San Diego law firms because they didn’t see how they could hold the business owner responsible. “
$345,000
Client was a volunteer at a facility for kids. The property owner had prior issues with the floor getting wet from piping in the ceiling. During litigation the owner tried to cover up the fact that the ceiling ever had a problem. We spoke with many people and one of them ended up being a key witness. That person showed the owner was lying which is ultimately what forced the insurance company to overpay for this ankle fracture case.
$325,000
Southern California Case (San Diego) – Car vs. Car accident that resulted in low back injuries. Before hiring our firm, the insurance company was offering our client $1,800. After getting involved and understanding the true damage to our client’s lumbar spine, Chris Mova immediately filed suit and began to litigate the case. After 2 years, the insurance company finally did the right thing. Our client did not end up getting the surgery, she only had a recommendation for surgery.
$265,000
Southern California case (Riverside County) – Car vs. Car where our client was rear-ended and suffered a torn rotator cuff and some lower back pain. He received surgery on his rotator cuff and felt excellent afterward. This case was litigated against a major corporation that hired a very big law firm to fight our client. They argued the rotator cuff tear could not have happened at such a low impact. But we did not let them win and they finally paid.
$250,000
California (Temecula) Motor Vehicle Accident Our client was a passenger in her mother’s vehicle when another driver ran a red light and T-boned their car at high speed. She was rushed to the hospital by ambulance, suffering from severe neck, upper back, and lower back pain that worsened over time. Her treatment included physical therapy, epidural steroid injections (C7/T1 & L5/S1), and consultations with a spine surgeon. Despite months of care, she continued to experience radiating pain, weakness, and numbness, ultimately leading to a recommendation for lumbar spine surgery due to instability at L5-S1. This client had extensive prior neck and back injuries and the insurance company tried to claim her injuries were not due to this accident. However, after we showed the insurance company the pre-accident medical records, they saw that our client’s injuries were differnt both in scope and intensity. After extensive negotiations, and after only offering $27,500 intially, we forced the insurance company to offer the full amount of their policy of $250,000 settlement. This client and her mom were super happy with the result. They are such a special family!”
$250,000
California (Temecula) Motor Vehicle Accident Our client, a 75-year-old woman, was T-boned at high speed when another driver ran a red light, causing injuries and requiring emergency medical care. She was transported by ambulance to Inland Valley Medical Center, where she was diagnosed with a left lateral tibial plateau fracture, along with neck, back, hip, and knee pain that affected her mobility. Following the accident, she required rehabilitation at a nursing facility and continued physical therapy for ongoing pain and mobility issues. Imaging later revealed disc herniations and stenosis in her lumbar spine, further complicating her recovery and limiting her ability to perform daily activities. After extensive negotiations, and after only offering $52,500 intially, we forced the insurance company to offer the full amount of their policy of $250,000 settlement. This client and her daughter were super happy with the result and so gratful for our efforts. They are such a special family! We absolutely love them. “
$245,000
California (San Diego) Fall Accident Our client, an elderly man who relied on a walker for mobility, suffered injuries after falling from a 4-foot lift on an MTS mini bus. The driver let go of him while entering the bus, causing him to fall backward, resulting in 3 broken ribs. Initially, the insurance company undervalued his claim, but we fought for him and secured a $245,000 settlement, ensuring he received the medical care and support needed for his ongoing recovery.”
$215,000
Our client was a resident of Riverside County. She sustained lumbar spine injuries as a result of a minor car crash. Our firm litigated this case for over 4 years. The client was recommended to receive surgery but never actually had the surgery. What added an extra layer of complexity to this case was that our client had a rare medical condition called Charcot-Marie-Tooth that the insurance company blamed for her symptoms, rather than the car accident. We were finally able to have the insurance company compensate our client fairly after a long-fought battle.
$200,000
Southern California Case (San Diego) – car vs. car accident that resulted in low back spine injury that ultimately resolved. Our client’s vehicle sustained $1,200 in property damage (minor impact).
$200,000
California (Wildmar) Car vs. Car.Our client, a 35-year-old woman, suffered severe neck, mid-back, low back, and tailbone injuries after being rear-ended while restrained in the backseat with her child. She experienced airbag deployment, brief loss of consciousness, and persistent pain following the crash. Over the course of two years, she underwent multiple epidural steroid injections (L5-S1), thoracic trigger point injections, physical therapy, and conservative treatments to manage her pain. She ultimately recovered 100%
To make matters worse, and complicated, she was involved in a second accident in 2021, further exacerbating her injuries. Accident #1 tried to blame accident #2 for the injuries, and accident #2 tried blaming accident #1. After 4 years of litigation the insurance company finally settled the case for $200,000 settlement.
$195,000
Northern California (Sacramento) Commercial Vehicle Truck vs. Car. Our client suffered neck and back injuries. Client never went to the hospital. Over the course of 2 years, client received some cervical spine treatment, no surgery, and he ended up making a full recovery through his own health insurance doctors. Originally, the client tried to settle this case by himself with the insurance company for $3,300. He was forever grateful to us for being able to secure him life changing settlement of $195,000
$180,000
Our client was trying to help a stranded car on the side of the 5 freeway. She was hit by a car at a slow speed and suffered a compression fracture of her lumbar spine. She only had chiropractic treatment and was able to make a full recovery 12 months later.
$175,000
$164,500
North San Diego (Oceanside). Client had his leg on a stretch bar inside a local gym. As he stepped back, the bar was not mounted correctly and caused him to fall and hurt his lower back. This client had chronic pre-existing back problems. The client had many pre accident injections due to his chronic back pain. Even though he had prior back problems, we were still able to secure him an incredible settlement. The client used our doctors to receive proper medical care. We were able to show that our client was an Eggshell Plaintiff by pulling his prior 5 year medical history showing that while our client did have prior back pain, his back pain was a 5/10 whereas after the incident at the gym his pain had increased to a 7/10. The client was very pleased with this settlement of $164,500
$150,000
Southern California Case (San Diego) – Car vs. pedestrian accident that resulted in hip injuries and a concussion. Client made an excellent recovery after some very limited medical treatment.
$150,000
Southern California Case (Riverside County) – Car vs. Car accident that resulted in low back spine injuries. Client received very limited medical treatment. Our client’s vehicle sustained $800 in property damage (very minor impact)
$150,000
California (San Diego) Motor Vehicle Accident Our client was rear-ended in a medium-impact collision, suffering severe neck and lower back injuries that led to pain and some mobility issues. Despite undergoing months of physical therapy, her symptoms persisted, impacting her daily life and ability to work. She pursued 2 epidural steroid injections (ESI) for pain relief, but continued to struggle with ongoing discomfort and functional limitations. After 2 years of litigation, the client finally went back to baseline pain and was able to resume her life. While taking the deposition of the driver who was a local doctor, he tried to claim that the accident was not his fault and our client slammed on her breaks. We tracked down a witness with a video that showed the defendant was lying in his deposition. After that deposition the insurance company wanted to settle the claim as quickly as possible. After some hard-fought litigation, we secured a $150,000 settlement, and our client was absolutely thrilled because the insurance company up until the time we took the defendant’s deposition was offering $500.
$150,000
California (San Diego) Premises Accident Our client was riding in the back of a golf cart when the driver suddenly reversed and crashed into another golf cart, causing him to suffer neck, arm, and head injuries. The impact resulted in a serious shoulder injury that required surgery, followed by extensive rehabilitation and physical therapy. After surgery, he got better and was able to get back to his activities of daily living. Initially, the insurance company attempted to downplay his injuries and offered $2,500 to settle this claim, but we fought for him and litigated his case and secured a $150,000 settlement, helping him get the medical care and financial relief he needed to recover.”
$120,000
Our client, a 55-year-old man, was hit by a car while riding his bicycle through an intersection. The police rendered the accident the fault of the bicylist.
Over the course of two years, the underwent extensive imaging, specialist evaluations, and conservative treatments. Initially, the insurance company undervalued his case and tried to offer him $500, but we fought for him and secured a $120,000 settlement for the client and proved the accident was not his fault, contrary to what the police report stated.
$100,007
Southern California Case (San Diego County) – Car vs. Car accident that resulted in low back spine injuries.
$100,000
Southern California (San Diego County) – Car vs. pedestrian case. Client was catastrophically injured. He was life-flighted to the hospital. We ended up doing this case pro bono because of the severity of our client’s injuries.
$100,000
Central California – Car vs. Pedestrian resulting in leg injuries. Initial offer was $0 because they blamed our client. After being dropped by his prior law firm, Chris Mova stepped up to the plate and fought against the insurance company. 5 Months later the insurance company handed over their entire policy limits.
$100,000
Southern California case – Dog Bite. Our client suffered disfigurement on her arm. The insurance company initially offered 20k, but after we filed suit and allowed the insurance company to see our client in person, they caved and offered the full amount of their insured’s policy limits.
$100,000
Southern California (San Diego County) – car vs. car accident that resulted in cervical spine injuries to our client. The at-fault party handed over their full policy limits.
$100,000
Southern California (San Diego County) – car vs. pedestrian accident that resulted in abdominal injuries to our client. The at-fault party handed over their full policy limits.
$100,000
Southern California (Orange County) – car vs. car accident that resulted in cervical spine injuries to our client. The at-fault party handed over their full policy limits after about 2 months of litigation
$85,000
Southern California (San Diego County) – car vs. car accident that resulted in a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI). The microbleed in the brain was visible on a CT scan. The at-fault party handed over their full policy limits after about 2 months.
$85,000
Southern California (San Diego County) – car vs. car accident that resulted in arm-spine injuries to our client. The police report places our client 100% at fault. We were able to argue valid points and have the insurance company understand our point of view and how the accident was not our client’s fault. Our client made a great recovery.
$85,000
Southern California Case (Riverside County) – slip and fall case where our elderly client slipped on a grape and suffered a hairline fracture in her wrise. After about 1 year of litigation, the case was finally settled for fair value.
$82,000
Southern California Case (San Diego) – Rideshare accident case that resulted in a curable spine injury to our client. The rideshare company did the right thing early on and settled this case for fair value.
$80,000
Southern California Case (San Diego) – Car vs. Car accident where the at-fault driver was drunk and received a DUI. Our client suffered a curable spine injury to our client and ultimately made a great recovery without the need for surgery.