In this episode of The Legal MD Podcast, Dr. David Grundy and Sydney Delaney delve into a harrowing case of major trauma, miraculous survival and physical and financial recovery with esteemed guest attorney, Mr. Loren Schwartz. Mr. Schwartz is an exceptional personal injury attorney who was involved in the case of Pedro Perez et. al. vs Hearst Communications, Inc. at al. Mr. Perez was employed in 2014 as a window cleaner when he fell eleven stories onto a car below in San Francisco, CA, sustaining many life-threatening injuries. Mr. Perez miraculously survived, but overcoming his medical issues was only the beginning of the battle. Mr. Schwartz tells us about the legal complexities that followed and the clever strategy he used to reach a satisfactory settlement in this case.

Mr. Loren Schwartz is an attorney at Dunn & Panagotacos, based in San Francisco, CA. As he mentioned in this episode, he can be contacted by emailing him at [email protected] or by calling him on his cell (415) 408-8383. As always, if you would like to contact Dr. Grundy, he can be found by emailing [email protected] or on our website at www.grundymdconsulting.com.

Press coverage of event: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2884407/Man-fell-SF-building-leave-hospital.html

The "Splat Calculator" mentioned in today's episode: https://www.angio.net/personal/climb/speed.html

The two legal theories mentioned in the case are the "Doctrine of Non-delegable Duties" and "Retained Control Theory." A biomechanics / biophysics expert was also employed in the case and this consultation was found to contribute to case resolution and case settlement value. 

Note: This podcast episode is not intended to provide legal  or medical advice but rather to inform and educate listeners about major trauma cases while on the job and the legal considerations surrounding them. Consult a qualified attorney for personalized legal advice.