M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers, a California-based law firm, secured a landmark $198.1 million jury verdict in a wrongful death case arising from a 2020 traffic accident that killed two young brothers, Mark and Jacob Iskander. The verdict, reported by the Daily Journal, appears to be the largest jury award ever returned in a California traffic fatality case. The case was co-counseled with Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP.
Nick T. Movagar, co-founder of M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers, served on the plaintiffs’ legal team. The outcome reflects the firm’s commitment to thorough preparation and strategic advocacy for families devastated by catastrophic loss. The verdict underscores the potential for significant accountability in wrongful death cases, particularly when negligence leads to fatal accidents.
M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers has grown to more than 200 employees, with attorneys offering over a century of combined legal experience. The firm handles a range of personal injury matters, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, traumatic brain injuries, premises liability, slip and fall incidents, and wrongful death claims. According to the firm, its mission centers on providing personalized legal representation while pursuing the compensation clients deserve.
Beyond courtroom advocacy, the firm is committed to public education through legal resources available on its website, including a regularly updated blog that covers personal injury law, accident prevention, insurance issues, legal rights, and guidance for individuals navigating the aftermath of serious accidents. These resources aim to help California residents understand the legal process and make informed decisions after life-changing events.
The firm has earned recognition from organizations such as The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Its attorneys have been featured by major media outlets including CBS News, Fox News, CNN, and The New York Times.
Founded in 2013 by Los Angeles personal injury attorneys Nick T. Movagar and Steven S. Yamin, M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers represents injury victims throughout California. The firm has recovered more than $1 billion for clients and continues to raise the standard of legal representation by combining litigation excellence with client education, community trust, and unwavering advocacy for accident victims.
