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Verdict for Client Injured by a Work Truck

Client was t-boned by a work truck while the plaintiff was stopped at a red light. The plaintiff sustained a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and multiple orthopedic injuries. The plaintiff’s medical bills were approximately $80,000 and his lost wages were approximately $40,000.

The defense argued at trial that the plaintiff did not sustain a mTBI in the accident and that he had recovered from his orthopedic injuries. The jury did not accept the defendant’s expert witnesses and returned a verdict that was $4 million over the last offer before trial.

Latham & Martin’s jury verdict of $4.5 million in the Richmond Circuit Court was in the Top 10 largest jury verdicts according to Virginia Lawyers Weekly

Settlement for Client Struck by Sign at Store

Settlement for a client who was struck in the head by a sign at a retail store that was undergoing renovations. A contractor was performing work when he kicked the sign. The plaintiff was diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and missed one year of work.

Combined Settlements for the Death of a Child and Injuries to Adults Caused by a Tractor Trailer

A settlement for the family who was a victim of a tragic accident caused by the negligence of a tractor trailer driver. The plaintiffs were stopped for traffic on the interstate when the tractor trailer driver slammed into the rear of their vehicle. The collision tragically killed a young child. A passenger in the vehicle also sustained a broken neck.

The clients received more money than the other plaintiffs injured in the crash that were represented by other lawyers because the firm received a settlement from the company the plaintiffs’ alleged the defendant was hauling for at the time of the crash after conducting extensive discovery.

Settlement in Wrongful Death Case against a Private Ambulance Company

The firm’s client received a settlement for the family of an 82-year-old man who was killed when the driver of the private ambulance he was riding in crossed the center line and struck a dump truck head-on. The decedent was being transported home from the hospital after having undergone a medical procedure. We learned in discovery that the ambulance driver was using his cell phone when he crossed the center-line and struck the dump truck.

Settlement for Victim of a Rollover Crash

A settlement for a client who sustained a T12 burst fracture and had 2 surgeries after a rollover crash on the interstate. The insurance company initially disputed the amount of insurance that was available but agreed with the attorney’s argument after they filed a lawsuit for the Court to determine the amount of insurance coverage. The case settled a week before trial after the insurance company knew that the Latham & Martin and their client were prepared to take the case to trial.

Settlement for Passenger in a Vehicle Struck by a Commercial Truck

A client who was a passenger in a vehicle that was sideswiped by a commercial vehicle. As a result of the impact, the sideview mirror in the client’s vehicle was pushed inside of the passenger compartment and severely cut him. The client sustained a pectoralis tendon laceration, a deltoid tear, a neck fracture, a scapular fracture, and a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The plaintiff’s medical bills were around $100,000.

Settlement for Passenger in a Medical Transport Van who did not secure the plaintiff

Our firm received a $500,000 settlement for their client who was a passenger in a medical transport van. The plaintiff was wheelchair bound and was being taken home after a dialysis appointment. The medical transport van’s driver did not properly secure the plaintiff and he was ejected from his wheelchair when the driver stopped abruptly. As a result of falling from his wheelchair, the plaintiff broke his ankle. The insurance company offered their policy limits of $500,000 approximately 2 months before trial.

Combined Settlement for Mother and Adult Son Injured in Car Crash

This was a combined settlement of $450,000 for a mother and her adult son who were injured when the defendant t-boned their vehicle. The mother broke her left foot and ankle but did not require surgery. The son sustained strains to his neck and back. The case was resolved at mediation one month before trial.

Settlement for Pedestrian Who Tripped on Uneven Sidewalk

A pedestrian who tripped on an uneven sidewalk while jogging. The plaintiff broke her wrist and elbow and was required to have 3 surgeries. The insurance company initially denied the plaintiff’s case but after filing suit, the firm learned that an employee of the defendant was at the site where the plaintiff fell just months prior and therefore should have known about the condition of the sidewalk.

Settlement for Passenger in a Medical Transport Van who ran a stop sign

A settlement for a 71-year-old resident of a nursing home who was being transported to a doctor’s appointment by a commercial transport service. The driver ran a stop sign and was t-boned by another vehicle. The plaintiff sustained facial fractures, a brain bleed, a dislocated shoulder, and rib fractures. Fortunately, the plaintiff made a complete recovery.

Settlement for Victim of Nursing Home Neglect

A settlement for the family of their 92 year-old relative who died as a result of neglect in an assisted living facility. The decedent died as a result of a decubitus ulcer. The facility was not qualified to care for the decedent based on his limitations. The insurance company settled the case at mediation after the lawsuit was filed but before the parties conducted discovery.

Settlement for Bicyclist Struck by a Car

Our client was a bicyclist who was struck by a vehicle at night. The plaintiff sustained a broken clavicle and leg as a result of the impact. There was a dispute as to whether the light on the plaintiff’s bicycle was on at the time of the crash. The insurance company initially denied the case but the attorneys learned in discovery that the defendant was on his cell phone. The insurance company offered 96 percent of its insurance coverage after the firm received the defendant’s cell phone records.

Verdict for Plaintiff Who had a Broken Nose

A $240,000 verdict in the Richmond Circuit Court for their client who broke her nose in a car crash when the defendant struck her at a downtown intersection. The verdict was more than 2x what the insurance company offered before trial.

Settlement for Driver Injured in a Parking Lot Accident

Latham & Martin received a $210,000 settlement for their client who was injured in a parking lot. The plaintiff was struck by the defendant and pushed into another vehicle as a result of the impact. The plaintiff had a mild traumatic brian injury (mTBI) and neck and back strains. The insurance company hired doctors to argue that the plaintiff did not have a mTBI. The case settled at mediation before trial.

Verdict for Victim of Car Crash

The insurance company had only offered $19,000 before the trial at Petersburg Circuit Court. The plaintiff hurt her chest and sprained her ankle as a result of the crash. She incurred $14,000 in medical bills.