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$13 Million


Traumatic Brain Injury

A minor child who suffered a traumatic brain injury when struck by a tree branch. The case involved a multi-disciplinary approach of pediatric specialists with special training in brain injury. The outcome provides for a lifetime of care and benefits for the minor to promote his education, development, and safety.

$12 Million


Auto-Train Collision - Confidential Settlement

Motorist who suffered severe brain injury in a collision.

$11 Million


Wrongful Death

King County Washington policy limits settlement of wrongful death matter related to negligent use of construction site heavy machinery.

$6.875 Million


Steele Verdict - Auto-Train Collision

Obtained a $6.875 million jury verdict on behalf of a young woman severely injured in a train wreck. Rossi Vucinovich presented compelling medical and testimonial evidence of her traumatic brain injury and PTSD, overcoming the railroad’s arguments that she had completely recovered.

$4 Million


Below knee amputation - FELA

Couple injured in head-on collision.

$3.4 Million


Verdict — FELA

Railroad trainman who sustained orthopedic injury and psychological damage resulting from collision between runaway tank car and locomotive.

$3.35 Million


Catastrophic Injury / Products Liability

Client construction worker severely injured when heavy construction machinery began moving unintentionally, due to safety violations and negligent product design.

$3.25 Million


Medical Malpractice - Retained Surgical Instrument.

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania jury verdict in medical negligence case in which defendant surgeon left a foreign body in client’s abdomen following surgery. Last pre-trial offer from the defense was $75,000.

$2.8 Million


Verdict — FELA

Locomotive engineer who was severely injured after his train was negligently diverted onto a side track, colliding with standing cars.

$2.7 Million


Settlement — FELA

Trainman who suffered multiple orthopedic fractures due to improper close clearance at an industry site.

$2.6 Million


Settlement-Auto

Couple injured in head-on collision.

$2 Million


Settlement — FELA

Trainman sustained low back injury and chronic pain due to Safety Appliance Act violation.

$1.83 Million


Verdict — FELA

Engineer who suffered serious low back & groin injuries that left him in severe & chronic pain after a faulty hand brake suddenly released.

$1.814 Million


Elliott vs. BNSF

$1,697,262.19


Hallstrom; Levanen v. Johnston.

Settlement of Clark County, Washington head-on motor vehicle collision, in which clients suffered multiple orthopedic injuries.

$1.5 Million


Settlement — AUTO (Dram Shop)

Conductor who suffered serious injuries and wife killed after being hit by a drunk driver. Obtained maximum recovery from driver, owner of car and bar where driver was drinking just before the collision.

$1.5 Million


Settlement — FELA

Maintenance of Way Laborer/Welder suffered cumulative trauma and an injured back.

$1.5 Million


Medical Negligence

Improper medical care during delivery resulted in death of newborn child.

$1.25 Million


Settlement - FELA

Machinist slipped on water in shop and injured back.

$1.425 Million


Verdict — FELA

Locomotive engineer who sustained upper extremity injury when struck from behind by a fellow employee operating his own vehicle.

$1,042,420.03


United States ex. rel. Wittenberg v. PUD No. 1 of Skamania County

Represented whistleblower in this settlement of a False Claims Act (FCA) case arising from alleged fraudulent underpayment to federal government by local utility commissioners.

$1.015 Million


Kellogg vs. Ralph’s Concrete Pumping, Inc

$1 Million


Settlement - Guzman v. Archer Atlantic, LLC, et al.  Policy

limits settlement for a long-haul commercial truck driver who was injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash of tractor-trailer. Client suffered traumatic blindness in crash, which was caused by alleged mechanical and maintenance failures on the semi-trailer.

$1 Million


Verdict — FELA

Trainman sustained a neck injury when his train encountered a boulder on track.

$900,000


Verdict — FELA

Track machine operator who suffered significant shoulder and neck injuries following a collision in a protected, out-of-service area.

$879,000


Settlement — FELA

Locomotive engineer who suffered low back injury due to close clearance violation.

$872,000


Jury Verdict — FELA

Conductor who sustained orthopedic injuries when his train encountered a large boulder on track, causing locomotive to derail.

$830,000


Verdict — FELA

Conductor injured back from sitting in wobbly seat in locomotive.

$800,000


Settlement — FELA

Trainman who sustained chronic pain injury due to poor walking conditions.

$775,000


Verdict — FELA

Signalman injured back lifting pothead.

$713,000


McGuire v. BNSF Railway Co.

Pierce County, Washington jury verdict in favor of 59-year-old locomotive engineer injured in a railyard collision during low-speed switching maneuvers. Non-surgical injuries to neck and back. Last pre-trial offer from defendant railway was $100,000.

$400,000


Verdict — FELA

Truck driver injured shoulder on boom truck.

$425,000


Medical Negligence

Neurosurgeon performed surgery at wrong location in thoracic spine, resulting in significant residual pain and suffering for client.


What our clients say about our services

I was injured while working for the BNSF. I chose to have the firm of Rossi Vucinovich represent me in my claim against the BNSF. Mark Mitchell and the firm had our backs throughout the whole process. My attorney, Jim Vucinovich, was great as he kept us informed with everything that was happening and gave me guidance in what I needed to do.
Matt Falck

Jim and his staff treated us like family. They answered any questions we had and we're always keeping us up to date on everything happening. Jim was not only my attorney but became a good friend when I needed him. Thank you for all you have done for me and my family.
Josh N

James knows his opponent's well and will help you prepare your case to your best advantage. James is respected by his peers and has a keen understanding of law. No matter how hard the case James will do his best to get you fair compensation!
John

Jim and the entire team at Rossi Vucinovich were great and very helpful through the whole process start to finish. I received a very fair settlement from my employer. I could not have done this without Jim, very professional, thank you, Jim!!
Mitch

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