Case Results

Shooting at an Apartment Complex

A father of two and his wife lived at an apartment complex in Clarkston, GA. They had just gotten into bed when shots rang out. A bullet penetrated their apartment unit and struck the father in the head. The wife leaned over and saw her husband’s brain protruding out of his head. The father was able to make a miraculous recovery.

Wrongful Death - Shooting at Apartment Complex

A young man was caught in the crossfire of gang violence at a crime-stricken apartment complex in Atlanta, GA. The owners and operators of the property refused to accept responsibility for creating an environment that welcomed violence and endangered residents. This angered the jury and the client was awarded a verdict far in excess of the insurance policy limits.

Wrongful Death - Apartment Complex Shooting

On Easter morning, a father of six was working on a friend’s car in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Georgia when shots rang out. Tragically, the young father was caught in the crossfire and ultimately succumbed to this injuries. During litigation, the attorneys at Mickelsen Dalton LLC discovered a long history of crime and multiple complaints made by residents about the lack of security and failure to install a controlled-access to gate to prevent intruders from entering the complex.

Wrongful Death - Shooting

Two sisters were caught in the crossfire of a shooting at a strip mall in Raleigh, NC. One sister was hit with gunfire and died in the other sister’s arms. Ultimately, the owners and operators of the strip mall agreed to settle the case and paid seven-figure settlements for both the wrongful death of the sister who died and the emotional distress of the other sister who witnessed it.

Wrongful Death - Motor Vehicle Accident

A dedicated mother, wife, and grandmother was on her way to the grocery store to pick up supplies for “grandkids weekend with grandma” when a distracted driver sped through a stop sign and killed her. Initially, the insurance companies disputed her speed, then disputed that she was distracted, and then desperately tried to cast blame on our innocent client. After finally reaching a settlement, the clients expressed relief in that they felt this was their mother’s “last way of making sure they were taken care of.”

Shooting at a Mobile Park Home

An immigrant from Guatemala living at a mobile home park in Georgia was gunned down in the middle of the night by violent gang members. The client spent months in the hospital, underwent multiple surgeries, and incurred close to $1 million in past medical expenses. Liability was hotly contested, but in the end, the client obtained a significant settlement that, to this day, provides him and his children a comfortable life.

Shooting at Apartment Complex

The son of a resident at an Atlanta apartment complex was shot in broad daylight by a drug dealer who operated out of the apartment complex but who was not on the lease. Both the mother of the decedent and the decedent's young sister - who witnessed the shooting - recovered millions of dollars. Today, the decedent's sister attends a top-tier private school.

Wrongful Death - Shooting at Motel

A construction worker from Portland, OR stayed a low-budget motel outside of Seattle. As he was leaving his room for the evening, he was confronted by a known trespasser. A verbal altercation ensued during which time the trespasser fired several shots, killing the construction worker. Through conversations with local law enforcement officials, we discovered the motel was a hot spot for drug activity, prostitution, and human trafficking. With the help of the police department, we proved the motel failed to provide adequate security for their patrons.

Wrongful Death - Commercial Trucking Accident

A devoted mother and active military service woman nearing retirement was killed when she was run off the road by a large semitruck. Initially, the news reported that she was driving at a high speed and lost control of the vehicle. Eyewitnesses to the incident that were tracked down later testified to seeing a semi-truck swerve abruptly into her lane, running her off the road and into gully. In addition to securing the financial future of her two surviving children, the family expressed gratitude that we “were able to correct the record and tell the true story of what happened.”

Wrongful Death - Shooting at Motel

A young father of four was visiting a friend at a motel when the door was kicked in and shots were fired. Within minutes, he was pronounced dead. Within the three years leading up to his death, there were over 8 aggravated assaults, 10 armed robberies, and several car break-ins and burglaries. The motel provided zero security. As a result of the settlement, the children will have the funds to attend college and pursue the life their father always hoped to provide them.

Wrongful Death - Apartment Complex Shooting

16-year-old male was visiting his friend at an apartment complex in GA when he decided to walk across the street to a nearby convenience store to purchase snacks. As he was walking back to the apartment unit, he was robbed, shot and killed by a group of violent gang members. Despite the complex’s long history of violent shootings, there were no cameras or security officers.

Trucking Accident

This was a highly-contested case in which the responding officer and multiple witnesses blamed our clients for attempting to cut the median of a highway to do a U turn and drive the opposite direction. In fact, our clients were cited for reckless driving. Our attorneys – through speaking with witnesses and the use of expert witnesses – were able to correct the record and obtain a significant settlement.

Wrongful Death - Shooting at Apartment Complex

Shooting at Apartment Complex

Our client and her son were the targets of a gang shootout at an apartment complex in Atlanta, GA. The mother sustained minor injuries, but her young son was left in the hospital for over a month with serious injuries. Despite the targeted nature of the incident, our clients were able to compile data and prior court pleadings against the property owner, thereby demonstrating its negligence.

Wrongful Death - Shooting in a Parking Lot

In a senseless act of violence, a young father of two was robbed, shot and killed in a busy parking lot in Seattle. The parking lot, owned and leased by large national and international companies, had become a common site of violence in the city with numerous shootings, robberies, gang activity, etc. Despite its history, the owners and operators of the shopping center refused to employ basic, adequate security measures. The case resolved for seven figures.

Wrongful Death - Gas Station Shooting

Our clients sustained soft-tissue injuries during a shootout at an apartment complex in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Shooting outside Sporting Goods Store

Wrongful Death - Shooting at Gas Station

A young father of two was tragically shot and killed outside a convenience store. The owners and operators refused to take responsibility initially. Even though police data showed it was a hub for criminal activity, the owners and their insurance company pointed the finger at the decedent. Eventually, evidence was uncovered that the shooter had a history of loitering, harassment, and violence at this same convenience store. The owners and operators settled with the family for seven figures.

Shooting at Apartment Complex

Our three clients were shot in the feet at an apartment complex. Thankfully, no surgeries were required and our clients were released from the hospital within hours. Our clients had no more $10,000 in past medical bills. Nevertheless, Mickelsen Dalton achieved a seven-figure result.

Shooting at an Apartment Complex

Our client attempted to intervene in a dispute at an apartment complex during which time shots were fired. Our client was shot several times and sustained serious injuries. The apartment complex argued that our client shot first and that this was a case is mutual combat.

Shooting at Apartment Complex

The shooting arose from a dispute between a guest of a resident and another resident’s boyfriend. There was conflicting evidence whether the victim was in possession of a gun and shot back. Our attorneys relied on statements from law enforcement and other witnesses to substantiate the victim’s innocence.

Shooting in Parking Lot (Insurance Policy Limits)

An innocent woman was shot in the face while getting into her vehicle after a night downtown. The shooting started out as a scuffle between rival gangs that had been performing at a club nearby but quickly spilled into the surrounding area. Unfortunately, she was caught in the crossfire, with at least one bullet ripping through her face. Miraculously, she survived, but she would be confined to a liquid diet for the rest of her life. The settlement allowed her to move out of a bad situation and set herself up in a better environment for the rest of her life.

Wrongful Death - Shooting at Motel (Settlement in Excess of Insurance Limits)

Brain Injury and Partial Paralysis

An elderly gentleman was brutally assaulted when two individuals jumped onto his patio and broke into his backdoor to rob him. He didn’t have anything of value and so they brutally beat him, leaving him in a coma, with permanent brain damage, and a speech impediment. Unfortunately, this apartment complex had many robberies and burglaries, but failed to repair their broken gate, fix gaps in the chain link fence, place video monitoring on the property, or take any security precautions whatsoever. This result sent a message to the property managers and helped the victim move to a more stable living situation in a better part of town.

Wrongful Death - Commercial Trucking Accident (Settlement in Excess of Insurance Limits)

A man beloved in his community was tragically killed when he was struck by a speeding semi-truck while clearing debris from the highway. All the vehicles around the debris had come to a complete stop before this man entered the highway. One truck-driver, however, was distracted and did not see the stopped traffic. He plowed into the cars and into this beloved husband and father, killing him. During the investigation, we discovered the truck driver had exceeded the number of hours he was allowed to drive. The case settled above policy limits.

Wrongful Death - Shooting at Strip Mall (Insurance Policy Limits)

A young man leaving a bar was shot and killed in the parking lot of a strip mall. Prior to his death, there had been several assaults, shots fired, and fights in the parking lot. Despite the almost constant presence of dangerous crime, neither the landowner nor the bar ever provided any form of security to protect patrons.

Sexual Assault (Insurance Policy Limits)

Wrongful Death - Shooting at Apartment Complex

A high school honors student was standing in the hallway of her apartment when shots were fired through the door. One of the bullets hit her, leading to her death. The apartment complex settled the claim for policy limits.

Wrongful Death - Shooting at Bar (Insurance Policy Limits)

An electrician from Seattle went to a local bar after work. He was confronted by a man in a motorcycle gang who tried to rob him. During the robbery, shots were fired. The bar had a long history of gang activity and was frequented by several motorcycle gangs.

Wrongful Death - Shooting at Convenience Store (Insurance Policy Limits)

The mother of two small children went to a convenience store for a late-night snack with her boyfriend. While parked in the parking lot, shots rang out. She was caught in the crossfire and died. The clients (her two children) will forever miss their mother, but now have the financial means to receive the care and education they deserve.

Wrongful Death - Shooting at Club (Insurance Policy Limits)

An aspiring young artist was shot and killed in a nightclub where he was performing when a minor was allowed in with a gun, served alcohol in excess, and began to waive the firearm recklessly. The shooting was accidental, but it took the life a young man with a large tight knit family that had a budding R&B singing career and wrote poems and songs about his mother. The decedent's mother had long taken in neglected children in her community and this settlement allowed to significantly expand her reach and impact.

Wrongful Death - Shooting in Parking Lot (Insurance Policy Limits)

The client left a birthday party at a bar in North Charleston, SC. While he was walking to his car, a fight erupted between two rival gangs. Guns were drawn. Shots were fired. Our client was hit and later died. He was a hardworking, productive member of his society who loved his family.

Wrongful Death - Commercial Trucking Accident (Insurance Policy Limits)

A truck driver was unloading cargo when it unexpectedly shifted and collapsed on him. His estate filed suit against the company responsible for loading and securing the cargo.

Wrongful Death - Shooting at Nightclub (Insurance Policy Limits)

Shooting at Gas Station

Wrongful Arrest

A grieving mother was brashly arrested for suspected negligence or involvement in her daughter's death. The Prosecutor quickly dismissed the charges, but the damage had already been done to this mother.

Wrongful Death - Stabbing at Motel

Our client’s father was involved in a physical altercation at a motel in Sumter, SC when the assailant came at him with a knife and stabbed him to death. Despite contributory negligence issues, our attorneys resolved the claim for the maximum amount of insurance.

Policy Limits Trucking Accident Case

Our client’s spouse was rear-ended by a distracted truck driver in a rural community.

Policy Limits Wrongful Death Apartment Complex Shooting

A father of three children was shot and killed by a stray bullet at an apartment complex where there had been another murder just months before.

Shooting at Apartment Complex

The victim was a known member of a gang and was targeted at an apartment complex. However, our attorneys were able to prove that the apartment complex knew that the area where the shooting occurred was a hot spot for crime.

Wrongful Death - Shooting at Nightclub (Insurance Policy Limits)

Wrongful Death - Apartment Complex Shooting

The shooting occurred at an apartment complex in Burien, WA. Two young girls were fighting with a rival gang. Our client was the target of gang retaliation. However, our attorneys were able to show that the apartment complex had knowledge of gang activity in the exact area where the shooting occurred.

Wrongful Death - Shooting at Concert Venue

A pregnant mother and veteran of the US military was caught in the crossfire of a shootout outside in the parking lot of a popular concert venue. The concert venue, despite being packed to capacity, had woefully deficient security for the event. What was supposed to be an enjoyable night of music quickly devolved into chaos. Shortly after we filed suit, the concert venue agreed to pay the seven-figure policy limit to the family of the young woman.

Motor Vehicle Accident

A teenager was hit, and his truck flipped over when the at fault driver hit him after failing to yield. Luckily the injuries were minor and the settlement was put in a college fund for this teenager to use when he is older.

Wrongful Death - Shooting at Apartment Complex

A father and hard-working truck driver was shot and killed while sitting on the balcony of his friend's apartment. The decedent was not involved in the dispute that lead to shots being fired. Alarmingly, the apartment complex had been the site of several shootings and murders in the prior 12 months, but failed to take any reasonable measures to curtail the violent crime occurring on the property. The property tendered their insurance policy limits.

Attacked by Employee - Exclusions, Bad Law

A young mother was viciously attacked and stabbed by a convenience store clerk in a case of mistaken identity. Overcoming difficult insurance coverage questions, the owner of the convenience store agreed to settle the case.

Shooting at an Apartment Complex

Teenager lived with his mother at an apartment complex in Georgia. He stepped outside one evening when a car full of gang members from Atlanta rushed toward him and fired multiple shots. Mr. Hall was left paralyzed.

Trucking Accident

Husband and wife were traveling home with two of their grandchildren when they were suddenly struck from behind by a semi-truck. The force of the collision propelled them off the road. Tragically, the wife / grandmother passed away as a result of the accident. The trucking company agreed to pay the family seven figures.

Shooting at a Hotel

A young man’s hotel room was invaded during broad light. As a result, the client was paralyzed from the waist down. Unfortunately, the motel did not have insurance to cover shootings on the property.

Shooting at Gas Station

Never get gas where the gas station's dumpster and walls are covered with graffiti. Our client went inside to buy chips and drink. When he left, he was confronted by a group of males loitering outside the store. As they tried to rob him, he was shot and seriously and permanently injured. Because of this settlement, he can now get the best treatment available and move forward with his life.

Shooting at Gas Station

The victim was shot and killed during a gang shootout at a gas station.

Wrongful Death - Gas Station Shooting

A young father was shot and killed at a gas station in Columbus, GA. The shooting was targeted and gang-related. Still, our attorneys proved that the gas station knew of prior shootings and armed robberies on the premises and provided no security measures to deter the same.

Wrongful Death - Shooting at a Concert Venue

A single mother was shot and killed at a large concert venue with household names performing.

Wrongful Death - Gas Station Shooting

An older male was at a gas station late in the evening. A group of males forced their way into his vehicle. When he drove his vehicle off-premises, shots were fired. He died as a result. Our attorneys found Youtube videos of armed robberies and gang activity at the same gas station.

Shooting at Apartment Complex

A young child witnessed the death of her father - a known drug dealer at a crime-infested apartment complex in Atlanta. She suffered massive, life-long emotional, and mental trauma and now has the financial resources she needs to cope with her grief and pain.

Wrongful Death - Shooting at Strip Mall

A man was shot and killed while leaving a nightclub in a case of mistaken identity. Unfortunately, the nightclub had a consistent history of violence and weapons, but neither the operator of the nightclub nor the property owner had taken responsibility to make changes and keep their patrons safe.

Wrongful Death - Motor Vehicle Collision

A woman driving a moped was struck and killed by an inattentive driver.

Shooting at Apartment Complex

A known gang member visited his girlfriend's apartment unit where he was gunned down by rival gang members. While the incident was targeted, the sheer volume of crime necessitated reasonable security measures to deter crime.

Wrongful Death - Shooting Outside of Bar (Settlement in Excess of Policy Limits)

A beloved son and exceptional father was killed as he left a bar after a long week of manual labor. The bar was a known hang out for local gangs, with bullet holes in the doors and walls of the bar. After fighting vigorously and rounding up an army of witnesses, the insurance company paid 33% over their policy limits to settle the case.

Wrongful Death - Shooting at a Bar

A young woman was shot and killed at a bar by an underage, intoxicated bar patron. Before the shooting, the underage patron was allowed entry into the bar. Security never carded or patted him down. Once inside, the underage patron was served alcohol and became intoxicated. Shortly before trial, the bar agreed to resolve the case rather than press its luck before a jury.

Wrongful Death - Trucking Accident

A woman was ran off the road by a semi-truck in a conservative county and died. Liability was disputed. The decedent had drugs in her vehicle and was highly impaired. The semi-truck driver was emphatic the decedent lost control of her vehicle. After a deep-dive into the incident, our attorneys located two witnesses who confirmed that the decedent was, in fact, ran off the road.

Daycare Abuse

A young toddler was harshly and physically disciplined at a daycare for talking too much.

Drunk Driving Accident

Wrongful Death - Trucking Accident

A motorcyclist on his way home to see his grandkids, was killed when a semi-truck pulled out in front of him on the highway. Initially, the trucking company refused to take responsibility; however, during litigation it was uncovered that the truck driver was to blame, that he was a habitual user of his cell phone while driving, and that the trucking company was a serial violator of state and federal trucking regulations. After filing a motion for sanctions to hold them accountable, and while it was pending, the trucking company thought it best to settle the case.

Shooting at an Apartment Complex

Our client was sitting at a picnic bench in the common area of an apartment complex with friends at 3am. A group of males fired shots toward our client and his friends. Our attorneys recovered the remaining amount of available coverage.

Wrongful Death - Bar Shooting (Insurance Policy Limits)

A young father of two was gunned down in the parking lot of a local bar. Before the shooting, the same bar had been the site of a number of shootings in the past. Still, the bar refused to provide any security. The bar agreed to resolve the case for the limits of its policy.

Sexual Assault at Summer Camp

A young teenager was sexually assaulted by an employee at a church summer camp. Despite the obstacles she has encountered, she now is a powerful advocate and voice for change.

Shooting at an Apartment Complex

Two males were in town visiting a family member at an apartment complex in Macon, GA. While standing outside in the parking lot, they heard shots ring out. Bullets penetrated their legs. The medical records and other witnesses claimed that the shooting took place at a convenience store across the street, and not at the apartment complex. Nevertheless, our attorneys were able to convince the defendant that the shots were, in fact, fired from the parking lot.

Electric Shock

A young girl suffered a severe electric shock while playing hide and go seek in her new apartment. She brushed against exposed wires that had been improperly wired and was immediately knocked unconscious by the shock. She was taken to the hospital where she was monitored for several days. The settlement will be put away for her benefit, but the process provided validity to the traumatic event that she endured.

Wrongful Death - Shooting at Motel

A young man was ambushed and killed at a crime-ridden motel. Security was woefully insufficient and hotel management admitted to seeing the shooter hanging out in off-limits areas prior to the shooting. After lengthy litigation, both the motel and the security company agreed to settle the case.

Wrongful Death - Drowning

A young child drowned at a well-known resort with a water park. There were several other instances of drowning in the same small area of the water park, but no changes had been made, no lifeguards were employed, and there were no plans to address the issue.

Wrongful Death - Shooting at a Strip Club

Two cousins were at a strip club celebrating one of them receiving a bill of clean health after a prolonged medical battle. As they left the club, they were attacked by a group of unknown gentlemen, leaving one cousin killed and the other paralyzed.

Shooting at Motel

The victim was not a motel guest and there were allegations that he was not lawfully on the property. Nevertheless, our attorneys obtained over 15 signed affidavits from different witnesses and former employees establishing that crime was rampant and security measures were inadequate.

Stabbing at Apartment Complex

A veteran was approached and attacked on his front porch at his apartment complex resulting in severe stab wounds. The apartment complex had a long history of violence, robberies, and assaults. The veteran was able to use this money to move himself out of a bad situation and get back onto his fight, literally.

Wrongful Death - Shooting at an Apartment Complex

A hispanic man was killed as he walked back to his apartment from a nearby convenience store. This apartment complex was a slum and had problems ranging from roaches, mold, and overflowing trash, to shootings, drugs, and armed robberies.

Wrongful Death - Apartment Complex Shooting

A troublesome tenant who was shot and killed while inside his apartment. Drugs were recovered from the scene. A security was on duty, but the electronic doors were no functioning, which is how the shooter was able to access the apartment unit.

Shooting at a Gas Station

A young man was shot and rendered paralyzed from the waist down when he tried to break up a fight in a gas station convenience store. This convenience store had a long history of robberies and assaults but did nothing to prevent future robberies and assaults. When this young man tried to stop two assailants from robbing and beating his friend, they shot him and ran off. This young man’s life will never be the same, but he is now able to get the treatment and support that he needs.

Trucking Accident

Our clients and others were killed and severely injured in an admitted liability trucking accident. Our clients obtained the largest settlement amount of all plaintiffs.

Multi-Vehicle Car Accident

A young family embarked on a trip up a snowy mountain in western Washington for a day of fun in the snow and sledding. As they were traveling up the mountain, a young woman was speeding down the mountain at a high rate of speed, especially given the conditions. She lost control of her vehicle and collided head-on with the young family. Luckily, no one was severely injured or worse. The young woman and her insurance company agreed to pay multiple six figures to resolve the case.

Uber Collision

A medical student was injured while riding in an Uber the was in a serious multi-vehicle collision.

Motor Vehicle Accident

A woman was hit by a truck that immediately left the scene of the accident during a hurricane evacuation order. After tracking down the at-fault driver, his insurance still refused to settle. Ultimately, through eye-witness statements and testimony from medical providers, the insurance company settled with this woman, who felt vindicated after initially being the victim of a hit and run.

Shooting at Club

An innocent woman was shot while leaving a nightclub by a patron who had already been in fighting at the club that night and had been pacing back and forth with a gun in the parking lot for nearly 30 minutes before the shooting. The settlement allowed this young mother to move into a better environment for her newborn daughter.

Sex Trafficking

A sex trafficking victim obtained a policy-limits settlement from a motel that knew that trafficking was occurring on their premises and did not do anything to stop it.

Attack at a Gym

A young college student was attacked a gym while playing basketball on the basketball court. The assailant had caused problems at the gym before but was always allowed back in because he knew some of the employees of the gym. Our client suffered severe and permanent damage as a result of the attack and required surgery to repair the damage.

Motorcycle Accident (Insurance Policy Limits)

A promising young man was killed when a vehicle pulled out right in front of him while riding his motorcycle. Unable to stop in time, the young man was thrown from his motorcycle and killed. This policy limit settlement allowed the young man's family to “do something special to remember and honor him.”

Shooting at a Gas Station

Our client was at a gas station in Atlanta when shots were fired. She was hit by a stray bullet and sustained soft-tissue injuries. Insurance was limited.

Wrongful Death - Boating Accident (Insurance Policy Limits)

A young woman was in a boat heading toward the dock when the driver pulled the throttle back to neutral causing the front right side of the boat to capsize. Our client was thrown from the boat into the water and drowned.

Go-Kart Accident (Insurance Policy Limits)

A man was illegally riding down the road in a go-kart when was hit by another vehicle. While fault was, in part, attributed to the decedent, the fact that the driver failed to look out and drive with care led her insurance company to tender policy limits.

Wrongful Death - Shooting at Dance Club (Insurance Policy Limits)

A young father was shot and killed outside of a nightclub. The money went to the benefit of his surviving spouse and two young children. The family was devasted and ravaged by this man's death. Although the policy-limit settlement could not bring him back, it helped them to “begin looking to the future without fear”.

Facial Burns from Salon Treatment

A teenage girl received burns to her face from a facial treatment that was left on her face for too long at a salon. The incident impacted her confidence and some of her most formative years. In addition to helping to fund her college pursuits, the case helped her feel empowered and move beyond the incident.