2.3 Million Dollars Recovered from Head-On Collision
The accident occurred when a car driven by the Defendant lost control and crossed an interstate median striking the van in which our client was a passenger. The seat in front of our client broke, crashing into her and crushing her spine. The client is now confined to a wheelchair and is partially paralyzed. The defendant accepted liability. The client was awarded 2.3 million dollars.
1.75 Million Dollars Recovered Head-On Collision
This wrongful death case was the result of an interstate head-on collision. A vehicle operated by the Defendant driver crossed the median and struck our client's vehicle. Both drivers were killed. The difference in this matter is that a semi-truck partially crossed the centerline in the path of Defendant causing them to lose control of their vehicle. The Defendant then crossed the median and struck our client's vehicle. Our victim lived for one week afterwards, but did not regain consciousness. He had no spouse or children but was survived by parents and siblings. We represented the victim's family in the case and secured an award of 1.75 million.
0.7 Million Dollars Recovered Single Car Accident
A Wrongful Death case from Southern Illinois, the driver of the vehicle in which our client was a passenger lost control and overturned the van. Our client, a man well into his 70's, was killed as a result. This elderly client was survived by adult children, recovering $700,000.
0.75 Million Dollars Recovered Pedestrian Accident
This wrongful death case involved a vehicle and our client, a pedestrian in his early 50's. The client was involved in moving a vehicle and was in the roadway. The defendant failed to keep a proper look-out and struck our client, killing him. The client was survived by a spouse and one minor child. Death was instantaneous. The client was not employed. The case resolved for $750,000.
1.3 Million Dollars Recovered Stalled Vehicle Collision
A stalled vehicle collision occurred at night on a rural county highway. A car was approaching our client from the opposite direction. That vehicle suddenly swerved into our client's path, causing the accident. The cause of the vehicle swerving was a grain truck that had broken down, and, due to an insufficient shoulder, that vehicle was only pulled partially off the road. Our client struck the rear of the grain truck as our client was unable to see the truck prior to striking it because of inadequate lighting on the truck. Our client suffered a significant closed head injury among other injuries. The recovery was based upon both operators of the other vehicles, and the case resolved for over $1,300,000.
0.35 Million Dollars Recovered Medical Malpractice / Wrongful Death
An executive employee at a multinational manufacturing company was treated for chest pains, but the doctor failed to properly diagnose his heart attack. Instead, the doctor treated the client for abdominal pain for over six months. While on a business trip, the client suffered another heart attack. Our expert was of the opinion that had the first heart attack been properly diagnosed, the client would not have suffered a subsequent heart attack. The case was resolved for an amount exceeding $350,000.
0.289 Million Dollars Recovered Medical Malpractice / Wrongful Death
A factory employee with a history of chronic hernia problems suffered a new hernia while on the job. She developed a life-threatening infection subsequent to the surgery. Our client went into a coma and endured a long recovery in a convalescent home. The case was resolved for $289,000.
Lifetime Cash and Medical Benefits Recovered Work Injury
While at her job at an auto parts store, our client dropped a battery on her foot when the carrying strap failed. She suffered broken bones in her foot and then developed chronic pain syndrome. This pain was so severe that a pump had to be installed in her body to deliver a constant dose of painkiller. Our client received a Worker's Compensation settlement for 100% of a person as a whole, which included lifetime cash and medical benefits.
