DeZao Law Firm Helps Victimâs Family Reach a Settlement of $14.01 Million
Faust v. Bellingham Moose Lodge No. 493, Wash., Whatcom County Super. Ct., No. 03-2-00859-8, Oct. 21, 2005
In a dram shop case resulting in death, broken bones and permanent spinal fractures, ATLA member and NJ personal injury lawyer, James C. DeZao, helped the victim’s family reach a settlement total of $14.01 million.
When Hawkeye Kincaid’s vehicle collided head on with Chris Faust’s vehicle, Kincaid’s BAC level had been close to 0.32. Kincaid died shortly after the accident. Chris Faust, his mother Bianca, and sister, Biana Mele, suffered injuries ranging from broken bones to spinal fractures. All three required several months of hospitalization, rehabilitation and multiple surgeries.
With the help of ATLA member, Steven J. Chance, as local counsel and an additional private investigator, DeZao was able to get justice for Chris’s family. The jury ruled against the lodge for serving alcohol to Kincaid while he was drunk and for letting him get into the car. DeZao successfully pieced together the events of the night by following through with leads, tracking down outside sources and countering potentially damaging testimony with evidence of witness inconsistencies.
According to James C. DeZao, "Bars should be more careful in their service of alcohol because it can be a dangerous instrumentâ¦I hope this case sends a message in that regard".
The Law Offices of James C. Dezao have successfully handled personal injury, auto accidents, medical malpractice in NJ and other injury litigation cases in New Jersey and Morris County. Contact the NJ personal injury attorneys for a free consultation at 800-675-2604.
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