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| We have posted a few comments from lawyers in several states about our senior airbag injury and accident reconstruction expert Sal Fariello. Telephone numbers of attorneys have been provided should you wish to verify the comments posted. All lawyers have granted written permission to post the following testimonials. All airbag cases are labeled accordingly. Keep scrolling down to locate them. In addition to the references posted below, click here for a pdf file containing more references for various kinds of cases including airbags in the U.S. and Canada. We have many more references. Call us at 800 531-0078 for references in states other than those posted.
Illinois Airbag Case "Your assistance in prosecuting
a very difficult wrongful death failure to deploy airbag case against one of the
big three automobile manufacturers and its airbag module supplier was
invaluable. Not only was your expert knowledge in accident reconstruction very
useful in discrediting one of the most notorious accident reconstruction experts
in the automobile industry, but your in depth understanding of airbag sensing
design, performance and application was critical to the strategy and preparation
of my case. Additionally, applying your expertise, we dealt successfully with
the very difficult issue of crash injury reconstruction. The end result was a
substantial settlement with both defendants, resulting in financial security for
my young client.
Brian Zirkelbach, Esq.
Airbag Case, Missouri "Thank you very much for all of your help on the General Motors airbag case. I am confident that I was able to settle the case and settle for the amount received based on the opinions and expertise you provided. Every technical argument GM made was exactly as you had predicted and had prepared me for. You saved me hours and hours of time of research and study by teaching me the technical and engineering principles involved in airbag deployment. I thank you for always being available to answer my questions and provide your expertise as the case progressed." Shelly C. Dreyer, Esq.
Airbag Case, Chicago "Sal Fariello was instrumental in helping us to reach a successful resolution of a difficult and complex case involving the inadvertent deployment of an airbag. Mr. Fariello assisted us in every step in this case, including initial evaluation and preparation of a highly detailed report, assistance with discovery requests, and evaluating discovery responses. He can explain rather complex physics in an understandable fashion. His invaluable assistance helped us to obtain an early settlement of our client's claim. Mr. Fariello was accessible and hard-working (even making two trips to Illinois to conduct detailed inspections). Mr. Fariello did all of this in a very cost-effective manner without undue expense. We would recommend Mr. Fariello to any lawyer considering pursuing a complex airbag case against an automobile manufacturer." Tom Cameli, Esq.
Texas Airbag Case "Sal Fariello is the kind of expert that will make you appreciate him early on in a case. His insight can not only solidify your case, it can save your firm from making unnecessary expenditures. I was truly impressed in a recent [airbag] case where Sal was willing to drive over 400 miles to visit our sick client so he could make the extra measurements he needed to seal his position. He is a straight shooter who truly cares about the people and the clients he works with. I look forward to working with him again." Jeff M. Meyerson, Esq.
Florida Airbag Case "Our firm has a client whose mother perished unnecessarily in a tragic airbag incident. We retained Mr. Fariello at the inception of the case. He provided great insight into the mechanics of airbag deployment allowing for an accurate initial evaluation of the case. Thereafter, he inspected the vehicle, assessed the crush damage and prepared a computer simulation reconstructing the accident showing the force vectors and calculating Delta V of the client's vehicle during the crash. He also prepared a motor vehicle crash injury reconstruction, safety and warnings report. The case settled about one year from the time of filing. Mr. Fariello's expertise helped drive the litigation so that we were able to settle the case on terms favorable to my client. I would recommend contacting Mr. Fariello during the evaluation period of an accident case to get his unabashed opinion early."
Steven Savola, Esq.
Atlanta Low Speed Impact Lumbar Injury Case "Your familiarity with crash testing data, biomechanical film footage and your "bullet proof" calculations changed Tim's case from a run-of-the-mill low impact collision to a high dollar recovery. You did a magnificent job and it was a pleasure working with such a polished professional." James A. Goldstein, Esq.
Michigan DUI Homicide Case "Sal Fariello was absolutely instrumental in the recent acquittal of my client on four capital charges related to an OUIL (DUI) accident causing death. Mr. Fariello's expertise in Accident Reconstruction, Bodily Injury Biomechanics and Human Factors carried the day in an otherwise unwinnable and tremendously complex physical evidence case. I can unequivocally recommend him to my fellow counsel." Gary
M. Wilson, Esq.
Louisiana accident & crash injury reconstruction case "The Benoit case settled! On a personal note, thank you for all that you did in this case. We went into this under difficult circumstances and with a lot of unanswered questions. You were able to accurately and confidently answer those questions, and your testimony turned the tide. We are fortunate to have found you and appreciate your hard work, your scientific knowledge, and your honest commitment to your work."
Seth Hopkins, Esq.
Louisiana Soft tissue neck injury case "Thank you for your unparalleled assistance in bringing the above referenced case to a successful conclusion on behalf of my client. Your expertise allowed me to expose the defendant's junk science "expert." As you can see from the attached letter, I am recommending your services to the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association for seminars and their expert witness bank." Excerpt of aforementioned letter to Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association: Ms. Leah Guerry Re: CDC No: 2003-12821, Div. "M"(7) Dear Leah: "I recently successfully concluded the above titled and numbered case. I had the occasion to retain and use a highly credentialed expert out of Gainesville, Florida, Sal Fariello. Mr. Fariello's reputation is impeccable. He selects cases from both the plaintiff and defense bar. He is a certified accident reconstructionist and bio-mechanist. I would recommend him highly to members of the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association." Yours very truly,
Indiana Soft tissue lumbar injury case October 27, 2004 Dear Sal:
I am writing you in the form of a testimonial giving you permission to use all
or part of my comments below. Very truly
yours,
Kentucky Soft tissue neck injury case "Sal Fariello was instrumental in obtaining a settlement in a personal injury case which I thought had no hopes of settlement. Frankly, he is undoubtedly the most qualified expert that I have ever deposed in the area of accident reconstruction. His opinions were backed up not only by his vast experience but also with science. I plan to use Mr. Fariello again when the opportunity arises and do not hesitate to recommend his services."
Annette Morgan, Esq.
Florida Airbag Case "I was retained by a client to look into the cause of a fatal automobile accident which took the lives of the client's spouse and daughter. It was a single vehicle accident involving impact with a tree, and the police homicide investigation could only conclude there was a loss of control caused by unknown circumstances. Based on the statement of a witness, I believed it was possible the vehicle airbag spontaneously deployed and caused the loss of control. I engaged Sal Fariello as our accident and injury reconstruction expert, and he advised me he would "tell it like it is" even if his conclusions were contrary to my theory. Sal gathered his forensic evidence from the vehicle, the scene and the medical examiner. He performed his analyses and simulations, and concluded the airbag not only deployed on the road, but caused the driver's death instantaneously. The fact of death by airbag deployment prior to impact with the tree was independently confirmed by a renowned forensic pathologist. Armed with this information and the tremendous backup provided by Sal, I was able to successfully bring a claim against the vehicle manufacturer. Sal's substantive knowledge and his ability to convey his technical conclusions to a lay person are tremendous assets. His willingness to answer my technical questions and spend substantial time with me as I prepared for depositions of opposing experts was invaluable. I unhesitatingly recommend Sal Fariello to my fellow attorneys."
Jerry H. Trachtman, Esq.
Tennessee Airbag Case "We are especially appreciative of the help that Mr. Fariello provided to us and his willingness to step into a matter in the middle of litigation and provide direction as well as insight that was helpful in bringing [the airbag case] to a successful conclusion" W. Mitchell Cramer, Esq.
Florida Soft tissue neck and back injury case "Sometimes a singular,
clear voice can be heard above the ruckus -- Sal Fariello is telling the truth
about low impact litigation and we all should listen carefully. I have found no
one who knows more about the controversial and complex area of low impact
litigation than Sal Fariello. Any attorney worth his salt should pay close
attention."
Michigan Soft tissue back injury case "My apologies in taking so long to write to you to tell you about the results of our auto negligence case. As you know there was a relatively low impact rear end crash that I believed aggravated my client's pre-existing herniated lumbar disc. With your help I was able to prove the aggravation in arbitration. With your assistance I was able to obtain an award for my client in the amount of $450,000. I would recommend your services to any and all representing victims of crashes, especially where there are pre-existing injuries and low impact crashes." Brian
Dailey, attorney at law
Michigan General accident reconstruction case "Mr. Fariello's knowledge of accident reconstruction and injury biomechanics is amazing." Lee
Morof, Esq. (248) 354-6480
Florida Soft issue neck and back injury case "I have nothing but the highest praise for the work done by Mr. Fariello in the fields of accident reconstruction, injury causation and biomechanics. Thanks to Sal, I have become very comfortable with what once seemed to be highly complex and technical material." Paul Brockway, Esq. Gainesville, FL (352) 377-9000
New Jersey Accident & crash injury reconstruction case
"As a result of your guidance and suggestions I was able to bar the defendant's licensed professional engineer from testifying about accident reconstruction. As a result of that ruling, the defense also withdrew their second expert, who was a mechanical engineer. As a result of the defense's lack of ability to call any experts, and the fact that the jury was persuaded by your testimony, a substantial verdict was returned on behalf of the plaintiff. It never would have happened without your diligence, enthusiasm and great help.
Martin Goldman, Esq. West Caldwell, NJ (973) 882-3555
Florida Airbag Case
"I want to thank you very much for your assistance to me and my client in this case. Your participation, suggestions, recommendations, and expertise was invaluable in helping me build the strongest possible case. And I believe in large measure that your involvement helped to bring about a successful conclusion to this claim without the necessity of having to go to trial."
Byron Townsend, Esq. Tampa, FL (813) 879-5588
New Jersey DUI case "Mr. Fariello's ability to uncover the facts and challenge the prosecution's case in a vehicle DUI accident is absolutely amazing. He leaves no stone unturned on behalf of the client. No accident reconstruction expert I have ever seen can match his skill and determination in taking the police to task in criminal vehicle accident cases." Nicholas Caprio, Esq.
Michael J. Meksraitis, Esq. Tampa, FL (813) 831-3655 (813) 835-0757
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