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$1,900,000 – Personal Injury/Wrongful Death
Unguarded lawnmower discharged a small rock which struck plaintiffs head, causing death.  Case mediated to settlement prior to litigation because the family wished to avoid litigation.  Prompt private investigation within days of the incident produced severely damaging statements against the defendant.  Case resolved in mediation.

$740,000 – Workers’ Comp/Third Party Slip and Fall
Truck driver slipped and fell off a stepladder at a customer’s warehouse fracturing his kneecap resulting in four surgeries, and developing serious permanent work restrictions.  The plaintiff employee collected workers’ compensation benefits and lump sum settled his claim.  A third party case against the customer was tried before a jury to verdict in New Jersey by co-counsel.
 

$540,000 – MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA)
Defendant parents negligently entrusted their car to their delinquent minor son.  Plaintiff suffered complex fracture with a life threatening infection.  Plaintiff structured settlement for lifetime payouts.

$300,000 – Workers’ Comp
The client was a long term employee at a major employer in Western Mass.  He injured his knees and complications developed.  He had multiple bi-lateral knee surgeries, resulting in the fusion of one knee.  He also developed back pain.  His case settled after an order issued placing him on total permanent disability benefits.

$275,000 – Jury Verdict
Man suffered partial amputation of his hand while using a defective snowblower.  No offer prior to trial.  Jury verdict after 4 day trial.

$285,000 – Workers’ Comp
Truck driver with bilateral, failed rotator cuff repairs with complete loss of use of right arm, declared 100 percent totally disabled.

$235,000 – Motorcycle Accident
Defendant turned left into plaintiff’s land of travel as plaintiff was riding his motorcycle causing significant injuries including multiple fractures and head injury, an extended period of hospitalization and in house rehabilitation.  Defendant had only $50,000 of insurance.  An asset check indicated he owned an unencumbered two family investment property.  The defendant refinanced the property as the case approached trial and paid another $185,000 out of pocket.

$200,000 – MVA/Pedestrian
Sixteen year old pedestrian was hit adjacent to his high school campus while crossing the street.  He suffered a significant leg fracture, facial scarring and psychological injury.  After 1 ½ years he had resolved to pre-accident status.  The defendant had $25,000 in coverage, which settled a claim for under insurance benefits under his father’s policy was brought forth, and an additional $175,000 was negotiated.

$200,000 – MVA/Wrongful Death
Woman killed in an MVA caused by the negligence of her husband.  Estate brought forth claim, which settled for policy limits.

$185,000 – Workers’ Comp
Dishwasher at a Springfield hotel who had a second job as a security guard, slipped, and fell severely injuring his low back, resulting in a failed back fusion.  Case litigated to an award of permanent disability.  Case resolved because client wished to relocate to Puerto Rico.
 

$160,000 – Workers’ Comp
CNA who slipped and feel on floor injuring her neck.  She had failed neck surgery and the case was litigated to an award of total permanency disability benefits. Case settled because the client wished to relocate from the area.

$145,000 – Workers’ Comp
Employee – truck driver passed out while driving.  He was diagnosed with a seizure disorder and head injury.  The insurer aggressively defended claiming no causal relationship.  The claim settled after hearing.  Prior to the hearing there had been no offer.

$100,000 – MVA
Client has relatively minor MVA resulting in neck pain.  She treated conservatively with a chiropractor and physical therapist.  Over two years her condition deteriorated and she eventually had neck surgery.  The claim settled for $20,000 with the defendant’s carrier.  A claim for underinsurance was brought forth and the case was arbitrated with a judgment for the policy limits of $100,000.  The insurer made no offer prior, defending on lack of causal relationship.

$100,000 – Workers’ Comp/Third Party
Truck driver with a non-operable bulging disc, not able to return to his full duties.  Lump Sum settled his workers’ compensation case for $60,000 and then brought a third party case that settled for $100,000.  The workers’ comp carrier waived its lien.

$72,500 – Slip and Fall
Middle aged woman slipped and fell while exiting an office building after attending her yoga class.  She fell in an unlit area of the parking lot on snow and ice suffering a severe arm fracture.  Case resolved prior to trial in mediation.

$28,500 – MVA
Client has minor impact accident, resulting in severe pain.  Six years before she had suffered a herniated disc in her neck requiring extensive non-surgical treatment.  The client argued the new incident exacerbated her pre-existing condition.  Insurer offered $6,000, the case was litigated then arbitrated with a $28,500 award.

$17,000 – MVA
Middle aged woman rear ended in her vehicle, sought care from her primary doctor, had physical therapy and was referred to an orthopedic.  Insurer offered $5,500 prior to trial.  Case tried to a jury with a verdict of $17,000.

$12,683 – MVA
Elderly woman was injured as a passenger in her daughter’s care resulting in worsening of previous back pain.  Client had four months of chiropractic treatment prior to reaching a medical end result.  Insurer offered $4,000 to settle.  Case tried to verdict.