Many people think of a rear-end collision as a minor fender bender. You exchange insurance information, get the bumper fixed, and move on. Our client was stopped at a red traffic signal with her three children riding in the car when a commercial work truck failed to...
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When a staph infection after surgery becomes medical malpractice
There are certain risks that come with medical procedures. One is the potential for a serious infection. A common example, a staph infection, can develop after surgery and cause severe pain, a longer recovery, expensive treatment or even death. It is helpful for...
Rollover Crash led to Spinal Fractures and Shoulder Surgery – Over $450,000 recovered in Settlement
A car crash can upend a person's life in a matter of seconds. For one of our clients, a routine drive ended with his van rolling over in a ditch, broken bones in his back, months of treatment from several specialists, and surgery on his shoulder. On top of being in...
Rear-End Crash led to Shoulder Surgery and Spine Procedures – Over $675,000 Recovered in Settlement
A rear-end collision can look minor at the scene and still change the course of someone's life. For one of our clients, an ordinary drive ended when an inattentive driver struck her from behind. The other driver was cited for careless operation and later admitted...
Rear-End Crash led to Spinal Injections and Nerve Ablation – Over $375,000 Recovered in Settlement
A rear-end collision can change a person's life for years. Neck pain, back pain, and headaches often grow worse in the days and weeks after a crash, and some injuries only reveal their full extent after advanced testing and months of treatment. Our client was driving...
Lack of Warning and Safe Zones led to Vessel Explosion and Death of Worker – Over $1,750,000 Recovered in Settlement
Shipbreaking covers a wide range of work, from stripping a vessel of its gear and equipment to cutting down and recycling the ship's structure. The job demands skill and constant attention to fire risk. It also depends on the vessel owner who hands over a ship that is...
Caregiver’s Neglect of Company Rules led to Assault and Injury of Patient – Over $825,000 Recovered in Settlement
Families who hire an in-home care company trust trained staff to keep their loved ones safe. That means inviting a stranger into the home to provide care for a family member who needs help. When a caregiver breaks that trust, the consequences can be devastating and...
Broken Hospital Cot Collapsing led to Neck, Back, and Hip Injuries – Over $400,000 Recovered in Settlement
Anyone who has kept watch over a hospitalized loved one knows the routine. You stay late, staff bring in a fold-out cot, and you try to rest a few feet from the bed. Few people stop to wonder whether that cot is safe. For one mother, the answer came in the middle of...
Swerving to Avoid Commercial Van led to Lasting Injuries – Over $2,500,000 Awarded in Jury Verdict
Drivers of commercial vans who turn left or right across oncoming or crossing traffic face slower acceleration, bigger blind spots, and longer stopping distances than drivers of passenger cars. They need to account for all three. Safe practice means judging gaps...
Rear-End Collision by a Tractor Trailer led to Neck and Back Injuries – Over $2,500,000 Awarded in Jury Verdict
Safe driving practices for tractor-trailer drivers focus on vehicle control, defensive awareness, and regulatory compliance to manage the massive size, weight, and stopping distances of commercial vehicles. Following distance and speed management protocols are some of...


