Some cases stay with you. For the family of Mark and Jacob Iskander, two young brothers whose lives were cut short in a 2020 crash, no verdict could undo what was lost. But a recent decision from a Los Angeles County jury sent an unmistakable message about accountability — awarding the family $198.1 million in what the Daily Journal reported is the largest jury verdict ever returned in a California traffic fatality case.
Nick T. Movagar, co-founder of M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers, served on the plaintiffs’ legal team alongside co-counsel Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP. For a case of this scale, the outcome didn’t come from any single moment in the courtroom — it came from years of methodical preparation, a deep understanding of how to present a wrongful death claim to a jury, and an unwavering commitment to making sure the Iskander family’s story was heard in full.
Cases like this one are a reminder of why thorough legal representation matters so much after a catastrophic loss. Wrongful death claims are among the most emotionally difficult cases a family will ever face, and the legal process — from establishing liability to quantifying the true cost of a loss — requires both technical precision and genuine compassion. It’s a combination M&Y has built its practice around since its founding.
A firm built on advocacy and accountability
Founded in 2013 by Los Angeles personal injury attorneys Nick T. Movagar and Steven S. Yamin, M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers has grown into one of California’s most active personal injury practices, now employing more than 200 people and drawing on over a century of combined legal experience among its attorneys. The firm has recovered more than $1 billion for injury victims and their families across cases involving car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, traumatic brain injuries, premises liability and slip-and-fall incidents, and wrongful death claims.
That track record has earned recognition from The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, along with media coverage from outlets including CBS News, Fox News, CNN, and The New York Times. But for the attorneys at M&Y, the headlines matter less than the outcome for each individual client — and cases like the Iskander verdict reflect what’s possible when strategic advocacy meets a genuine commitment to justice for grieving families.
More than a courtroom presence
M&Y’s work doesn’t end when a case settles or a verdict is read. The firm maintains an active, regularly updated blog covering personal injury law, accident prevention, insurance disputes, and the legal rights of accident victims — resources designed to help California residents understand their options long before they ever need to call an attorney.
If you or someone you love has been affected by a serious accident, understanding your legal rights is the first step toward accountability. Contact us to learn more about the firm’s practice areas or to speak with an attorney about your case.
