The following is a representative list of the firm’s recent settlements and verdicts. All verdicts and settlements are verifiable. However, the mere fact that a particular type of case or injury was resolved for a particular amount should not be taken to indicate that all such similar cases would be resolved for a like sum. Each case is unique and dependent upon particular facts and circumstances of that case, the law in effect at the time the case was decided, strengths and weaknesses of the case, the severity of damages, credibility of witnesses, availability of insurance coverage, and numerous other case-specific factors that influence the settlement or verdict:
1/11 | Auto/pedestrian – shoulder and both legs | $50,000 |
2/10 | Auto accident – neck, shoulder and back | $30,000 |
2/10 | Auto accident – back, hip/abdomen and knee | $33,130 |
12/09 | Auto/pedestrian accident – head, ear, knees, elbows | $22,839 |
11/09 | Auto accident involving police officer – head, neck, back, legs | $25,000 |
9/09 | Motorcycle/auto accident – leg, arm and back | $100,000 |
7/09 | Auto accident – back | $28,500 |
5/09 | Auto accident – neck, back and leg | $21,000 |
3/09 | Auto accident – back | $25,500 |
3/09 | Auto/tractor trailer accident – neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee | $33,000 |
2/09 | Auto accident – head, shoulders, neck, back, hips, arm, legs, feet, knees, chest | $34,223 |
11/08 | Auto accident – chest and head | $38,000 |
10/08 | Auto accident – knee injury | $22,000 |
10/08 | Injury at work – neck and back | $40,000 |
7/08 | Rack track – left side of body | $40,000 |
6/08 | Nursing Home – fractured left hip | $90,000 |
5/08 | Auto accident – eye | $27,000 |
11/07 | Medical Malpractice/Wrongful Death – Failure to diagnose cancer | $775,000 |
10/07 | Motorcycle accident – fractured left ankle | $100,000 |
9/07 | Auto accident – neck/back – herniated disc | $180,000 |
8/07 | Retail store/falling merchandise | $1,645,000 |
7/07 | Trip/Fall | $95,000 |
6/07 | Auto accident – fractured leg; dislocation of ankle | $237,500 |
6/07 | Attack by dog | $125,000 |
2/07 | Auto accident – fractured wrist and fractured big toe | $56,500 |
12/06 | Slip/Fall – fractured left leg | $62,500 |
11/06 | Motorcycle accident – dislocated hip, tibia and fibula fracture | $100,000 |
9/06 | Auto accident – neck, back and hip | $100,000 |
8/06 | WaterPark injury – fractured left arm | $125,000 |
2/06 | Auto accident – fractures | $100,000 |
1/06 | Intentional tort – loss of right hand | $1,300,000 |
10/05 | Auto accident – neck and back | $35,000 |
10/05 | Auto accident – herniated disk | $150,000 |
9/05 | Auto accident – leg and neck injuries | $57,500 |
7/05 | Wrongful death – failure to treat condition | $150,000 |
5/05 | Malpractice–failure to control glaucoma | $275,000 |
5/05 | Auto accident—ruptured spleen | $72,500 |
3/05 | Auto accident—post concussion syndrome | $56,500 |
3/05 | Wrongful death—heart misdiagnosis | $250,000 |
2/05 | Nursing home abuse/neglect | $50,000 |
12/04 | Medical negligence–patient dropped by nurse/broken leg | $75,000 |
12/04 | Auto accident–wrist | $19,000 |
10/04 | Auto accident–neck/back | $17,000 |
4/04 | Work Injury—RSD | $490,000 |
4/04 | Nursing Home Abuse/neglect | $105,000 |
3/04 | Malpractice—failure to timely diagnose lung cancer | $700,000 |
3/04 | Auto–hip dislocation | $50,000 |
1/04 | Auto–ulnar nerve injury | $50,000 |
11/03 | Auto–neck and back (soft tissue) | $27,500 |
11/03 | Negligent security–74 year old beaten in apartment | $150,000 |
10/03 | Auto–left ankle fracture/surgery | $205,000 |
10/03 | School Injury–arm caught in machine | $120,000 |
9/03 | Auto Accident–neck and back | $50,000 |
7/03 | Premises Liability–neck and back | $65,000 |
7/03 | Malpractice–infection not timely diagnosed | $5,000,000 |
7/03 | Auto Accident–back injuries (soft tissue) | $20,000 |
6/03 | Premises Liability–trip & fall (fractured pelvis) | $28,500 |
5/03 | Auto Pedestrian Accident–back injuries, soft tissue | $21,000 |
5/03 | Rape of Minor–negligent security | $250,000 |
4/03 | Auto Accident–neck & back injuries | $50,000 |
4/03 | Malpractice– failure to diagnose Compartment Syndrome | $87,000 (partial) |
3/03 | Auto Accident–neck & back injuries | $150,000 |
2/03 | Scott-Pontzer Case–auto accident | $30,000 |
12/02 | Premises Liability–serious bacterial infection | $1,975,000 |
11/02 | Auto Accident–multiple fractures/injuries | $1,100,000 |
11/02 | Trip fall–broken ankle | $23,000 |
9/02 | Auto Accident–neck surgery | $167,500 |
6/02 | Auto Accident–soft tissue | $34,500 |
5/02 | Wrongful Death–Failure to diagnose colon cancer | $ 1,150,000 |
4/02 | Failure to timely diagnose infection after surgery | $ 150,000 |
4/02 | Auto Accident–Right Hand Injury | $ 82,500 |
4/02 | Auto Accident–Scott Pontzer claim | $ 850,000 |
2/02 | Failure to diagnose sepsis (limb amputation) | $ 1,200,000 |
1/02 | Medical Malpractice Compartment Syndrome (Partial Settlement) | $225,000 |
12/01 | Auto/Fractured Jaw | $ 100,000 |
12/01 | Dog Bite | $ 95,000 |
10/01 | Auto/Arm and Leg Fractures (Partial Settlement) | $ 100,000 |
10/01 | Auto/Broken Wrist | $ 75,000 |
9/01 | Auto/Back Problems | $ 34,139.80 |
8/01 | Auto/Dislocated Hip | $ 50,000 |
5/01 | Auto/Soft Tissue | $ 12,300 |
4/01 | Auto/Knee Surgery | $ 70,000 |
1/01 | Failure to Diagnose Impending Heart Attack | $ 935,000 |
11/00 | Trip/Fall on Sidewalk- Brain injury | $ 1,545,000 |
11/00 | Uninsured Motorist–Florida Accident, Ohio resident | $ 53,000 |
11/00 | Pedestrian Hit by Car | $ 21,700 |
10/00 | Auto Accident–2 mos. treatment for neck injury | $ 53,000 |
9/00 | Auto Accident Rear end neck injury | $ 15,000 |
8/00 | Auto Accident– Uninsured policy limits- Neck injury | $ 16,000 |
7/00 | Auto Accident–Neck and Back | $ 16,500 |
7/00 | Auto Accident–Neck injury | $ 20,000 |
6/00 | Premises Liability–Foot Laceration | $ 77,000 |
5/00 | Auto Accident–Drunk driver | $ 25,000 |
5/00 | Premises Liability–Shin injury | $ 25,000 |
4/00 | Auto accident–multiple injuries… knee, wrist, scars | $ 275,000 |
4/00 | Wrongful death of 26 year old mother of newborn | $ 2,225,000 |
2/00 | Auto accident | $ 37,000 |
1/00 | Auto accident–wrist injury | $ 75,000 |
11/99 | Failure to diagnose infection—amputation (partial settlement) | $ 1,030,000 |
9/99 | Dog bite–30 stitches | $ 41,000 |
8/99 | Auto accident–policy limits | $ 100,000 |
7/99 | Permanent foot drop, nerve injury after arthroscopic knee surgery | $ 850,000 |
5/99 | Injury to infant during birth | $ 620,000 |
3/99 | Failure to diagnose impeding heart attack—death | $ 850,000 |
3/99 | Dog bite: scar on cheek | $ 33,000 |
2/99 | Malpractice: failure to diagnose resulting in death | $ 465,000 |
1/99 | Husband and wife, neck and back injuries–accident | $ 50,000 |
11/98 | Uninsured motorist claim | $ 16,000 |
10/98 | Client fractured 3 fingers in car accident | $ 31,500 |
9/98 | Malpractice– broken leg results in 14 surgeries | $ 1,725,000 |
9/98 | Client fell on wet mopped floor with no warnings | $ 95,500 |
5/98 | Malpractice– dr. failed to diagnose child’s eye condition | $ 85,000 |
3/98 | Client injured back in rear end auto accident | $ 55,000 |
3/98 | Auto Accident – neck injury requiring surgery – full policy limit | $ 100,000 |
2/98 | Auto Accident (Severe leg fracture) | $ 100,000 |
2/98 | Motor Vehicle Accident | $ 28,000 |
2/98 | Seaman’s Injury on Freighter + Full Disability Retirement | $ 49,000 |
1/98 | Motor Vehicle Accident/Drunk Driver | $ 55,000 |
12/97 | Pedestrian Struck by Motor Vehicle | $ 119,000 |
12/97 | Medical Malpractice – Wrongful Death (82 year old elective surgery patient) | $ 220,000 |
11/97 | Failure to Diagnose Benign Brain Tumor in Timely Manner | $ 400,000 |
11/97 | Dog bite of 12 year old | $ 28,000 |
11/97 | Uninsured Motorist Claim resulting from car accident | $ 35,000 |
9/97 | Car Accident (Severe neck injuries) | $ 145,000 |
8/97 | Pedestrian Accident (Fractured leg) | $ 75,000 |
6/97 | Client injured when spare tire exploded while inflating | $ 85,000 |
5/97 | Medical Malpractice (Failure to prevent suicide) | $ 495,000 |
5/97 | Medical Malpractice (suicide of drug and alcohol rehabilitation patient) | $ 300,000 |
3/97 | Auto accident | $ 37,332.47 |
1/97 | Medical Malpractice (baby case/shoulder dystocia) | $ 249,400 |
1/97 | Medical Malpractice (birth injuries from failure to treat gestational diabetes) | $ 249,000 |
12/96 | Lead Poisoning (physically and mentally injured child) | $ 60,000 |
12/96 | Medical Malpractice (loss of bowel use) | $ 6,700,000 |
11/96 | Medical Malpractice (failure to diagnose cerebral bleed) | $ 325,000 |
10/96 | Auto accident | $ 33,500 |
10/96 | Auto accident | $ 58,500 |
10/96 | Auto accident (Pedestrian struck by car) | $ 100,000 |
9/96 | Wrongful Death(failure to diagnose cancer) | $ 75,000 |
9/96 | Slip & Fall (slipped on salad dressing in restaurant) | $ 30,000 |
9/96 | Medical Malpractice (patient dropped in nursing home) | $ 55,000 |
8/96 | Auto Accident | $ 30,000 |
6/96 | Medical Malpractice (surgical sponge) | $ 111,180.28 |
6/96 | Product Liability (Roofing gun malfunctioned injuring head) | $ 225,000 |
6/96 | Auto Accident | $ 58,536.31 |
5/96 | Medical Malpractice (surgical sponge) | $ 150,000 |
5/96 | Auto accident (child with head injury) | $ 50,000 |
5/96 | Auto accident (rear-end collision) | $ 60,250 |
4/96 | Auto accident | $ 35,000 |
4/96 | Auto accident (passenger on bus) | $ 30,000 |
4/96 | Auto accident | $ 35,000 |
3/96 | Wrongful Death | $ 53,000 |
3/96 | Auto accident | $ 30,000 |
2/96 | Medical Malpractice (surgical sponge) | $ 106,500 |
5/95 | Auto accident (front seat passenger – neck injury) | $ 330,000 |
7/92 | Medical Malpractice – Jury Verdict (improper medication led to liver transplant) | $ 1,885,973.96 |
1/91 | Medical Malpractice (negligent brain surgery) | $ 600,000 |
9/90 | Industrial accident causing death of worker (LTV Steel) | $ 975,000 |
2/90 | Sexual harassment of female employee (at commercial laundry) | $ 87,500 |
1/88 | Auto accident – Verdict (Concussion with some memory loss) | $ 200,000.00 |