LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Jacoby & Meyers is proud to announce that attorneys Laura F. Sedrish and Maria Gomez have been recognized by TopVerdict.com for achieving some of California’s top personal injury and wrongful death settlements in 2025. The firm was also recognized for these outstanding results, reflecting Jacoby & Meyers’ continued commitment to providing dedicated advocacy for individuals and families affected by serious accidents and life-changing losses.
Laura Sedrish, Maria Gomez, and Jacoby & Meyers received recognition in the Top 10 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlements in California and the Top 50 Wrongful Death Settlements in California. These honors highlight the attorneys’ dedication to their clients and the firm’s continued work handling complex personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout California.
About the Recognition
TopVerdict.com is an organization that provides annual rankings of the most significant verdicts and settlements by lawyers and law firms from various practice fields. The rankings are compiled from reported case outcomes and divided by criteria such as practice field, geography, year, and settlement amount.
The award recognizes the attorneys and firms that delivered significant results in complicated cases and highlights the efforts lawyers should make to achieve such success.
In 2025, Laura Sedrish, Maria Gomez, and Jacoby & Meyers received three settlements in cases related to severe motor vehicle accidents and wrongful death cases and entered the lists of the Top 10 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlements in California and Top 50 Wrongful Death Settlements in California.
Recognized Case Results
Jacoby & Meyers and attorneys Laura Sedrish and Maria Gomez were recognized for the following settlements:
| Top 6 – Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement in CaliforniaSettlement: $14,750,000Case: Motorcyclist v. Truck Driver et al.Jacoby & Meyers attorneys Laura Sedrish and Maria Gomez secured a $14.75 million settlement for a motorcyclist who suffered catastrophic injuries in a collision involving a commercial truck. The case was recognized as the No. 6 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement in California for 2025. |
| Top 23 – Wrongful Death Settlement in CaliforniaSettlement: $2,350,000Case: Parents of Decedent v. Logistics Co.The firm also secured a $2.35 million settlement on behalf of the parents of an individual who lost their life in a collision involving a logistics company. The case ranked No. 23 among California’s Top Wrongful Death Settlements of 2025. |
| Top 33 – Wrongful Death Settlement in CaliforniaSettlement: $1,059,000Case: Estate of Decedent v. Negligent Driver et al.Laura Sedrish and Maria Gomez were also recognized for obtaining a $1.059 million settlement on behalf of the estate of a pedestrian who was fatally injured in a multi-vehicle collision. The case earned the No. 33 ranking among California’s Top Wrongful Death Settlements of 2025. |
Because these matters were resolved through settlement, many details remain confidential to protect client privacy and comply with the terms of the agreements.
Meet the Attorneys Behind the Recognition
Laura Sedrish
Laura F. Sedrish is a partner with Jacoby & Meyers who has been handling difficult cases of personal injury and wrongful deaths for over two decades. Laura Sedrish is highly respected in the state for her success in negotiating large settlements and verdicts for accident victims.
In addition to her legal practice, Laura is actively involved in the legal community and serves in leadership roles with organizations including the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) and Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC). She has also been recognized as a Super Lawyer and among the Top 50 Women Super Lawyers in California.
Maria Gomez
Maria Gomez is a practicing attorney with Jacoby & Meyers and specializes in aiding victims of serious injury caused by negligent parties. She has worked tirelessly in the legal field since beginning her career to help injured victims navigate their difficult situation and gain justice.
Maria has achieved notable results for her clients, including a $5.5 million personal injury verdict, and is an active member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and Consumer Attorneys of San Diego.
Advocating for Clients When It Matters Most
Both Laura Sedrish and Maria Gomez concentrate their professional practice on working with those who have experienced serious accidents, injuries, or even wrongful death. These women always work directly with clients at every stage of the proceedings and help them through tough times to secure the necessary compensation.
About Jacoby & Meyers
For over 50 years, Jacoby & Meyers has been representing the interests of those who have sustained an injury in the state of California. The practice takes care of all kinds of personal injury claims such as car crashes, truck crashes, motorcycle crashes, pedestrian crashes, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful deaths. The fact that Jacoby & Meyers is among the best settlements in California indicates how dedicated the law firm is to fighting for its clients’ rights.
The firm congratulates Laura Sedrish and Maria Gomez on this recognition and thanks every client who has placed their trust in Jacoby & Meyers.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different and depends on its own facts and circumstances.