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Fall Caused by Abrupt Stop of Escalator Results in 6-figure Settlement
Signs are often present when getting onto an escalator that state, “For passenger use only” or “No strollers or luggage,” but people often ignore them. The reason for this is that these items can pose a danger to the normal…
Read MoreVehicle-Pedestrian Collision Settles for $3.3M
A person walking down a sidewalk does not expect to get hit by a vehicle; however, that is just what happened to Bob Byrne’s client in Charlottesville, Virginia. The likeable and sympathetic defendant was driving a pickup truck on the…
Read MoreRear-end Collision Results in $6M+ Verdict Despite Prior Injury
The expectation while operating a vehicle is that all drivers will be paying attention and operating their own vehicles in a safe and vigilant manner, staying alert and responding to traffic lights appropriately. For Charles Wisell’s client, his stopped vehicle…
Read MoreConfidential 8-Figure Settlement in Premises Slip & Fall
Businesses that are open to the public have to be very cognizant of all of their spaces to ensure the safety of their customers. One such customer visited the restroom at a well-known company and, upon entering, stepped on the…
Read MoreStrong 6-Figure Settlement in Bicycle vs Motor Vehicle Collision
Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as a motorist on the highway, yet many motorists are often inattentive or violate the rules of the road. There are a great number of bicycle commuters in San Diego, CA, young and…
Read MoreCancer Caused by Soil Contamination Results in $63M Verdict
Most of us go about our daily tasks at home without thinking anything of it. Reseeding lawns, digging out and planting new bushes, growing a vegetable garden…these are all things that many homeowners do on a regular basis. Kids play…
Read More5x Initial Offer for Crushed Leg Injury
An Oklahoma City museum decided it was time to update and refurbish its displays, so the museum hired an exhibit company, which would perform the work to update the displays. As part of the job, they would also be updating…
Read MoreSpinal Injury Package – How to Best Use Visuals to Increase Value for Your Spinal Case
Spinal injuries are some of the most common, and most painful, that your clients suffer. Whether a vehicle collision, a slip and fall, an assault, a workplace injury, or medmal, anything that affects the spine can have horrible repercussions on…
Read MoreEpidural Abscess MedMal Case Results in Confidential High 7-Figure Settlement
Neurological problems can progress quickly, so it’s imperative to evaluate all possible causes when a patient presents with severe neurological symptoms. Claggett & Sykes’ client began experiencing symptoms 3 days prior to visiting the hospital, and by then was experiencing…
Read More$100K Offer Turns into a $2.4M Verdict in CRPS Case
Rules, especially in medical environments, exist for a reason, and when those rules aren’t followed, communication is key. In the case of Taylor Asen’s 65-year old female client, the proper positioning for a medical procedure wasn’t followed, but there was…
Read MoreCommon Seatbelt Injuries in Motor Vehicle Collisions
People in motor vehicle collisions often suffer various injuries from the very thing that is supposed to keep them safe…seatbelts. While their injuries may be less severe than they would have been without a seatbelt on, they nevertheless have suffered…
Read MoreAnimation in Med Mal Case Helps Net Large Confidential Settlement
Carpal Tunnel surgery is a fairly straightforward and common surgery. Delicate, for sure, given the nerves in the area, but there exist safety devices specifically to protect the nerves during this surgery. When a surgeon doesn’t use them correctly, however,…
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