Verdicts and settlements

 
TRACTOR-TRAILER COLLISION $23,050,000

We represented the driver of a vehicle that was struck by a tractor-trailer. There were two other passengers in our client’s vehicle: his sister who was killed in the collision and his friend who was, like our client, severely injured. Together all three cases settled at mediation for $23,050,000. Read Article

WRONGFUL DEATH NEGLIGENCE OF PEST EXTERMINATOR $4,200,000

Our client died after a thermal pest treatment was applied to her home. The exterminator technician told our client she could re-enter her home two to four hours after the heat treatment was applied rather than the required twelve hours. Our client was found dead the next morning, and the cause of death was determined to be heat exposure resulting in multi-organ failure. Read Article

Automobile Negligence $1,075,000
We obtained this settlement for a client who suffered a broken leg in an automobile collision. It had been raining for several hours and was continuing to rain, making the roadways wet when the collision occurred. We downloaded data from the at-fault driver’s vehicle that showed he was traveling approximately 70 mph in a 55 mph zone when he collided into our client, even though the driving conditions were hazardous. Read Article

VERDICT: $10,650,000.00 – Auto Accident – Wrongful Death

The case was the result of an automobile accident where three children were killed and another child was seriously and permanently injured. Along with co-counsel, we represented the families of these children and sued the at-fault driver, who was high on crack cocaine at the time of the accident, as well as the recovery center (and its director) where he had sought treatment earlier in the day and had been turned away. The case went to trial in Marlboro County and the jury awarded the parents of these children $10,650,000.00 in actual and punitive damages, the largest verdict ever obtained in Marlboro County. The case was subsequently settled upon confidential terms. Read Article

$7.5 Million Settlement reached in dram shop case
We, along with co-counsel, represented the Estate of a young woman who was killed by a drunk driver. This drunk driver was served alcohol at a chain restaurant before leaving and purchasing more alcohol from a local gas station. The lawsuit, in which both the chain restaurant and the gas station were named defendants, settled just before the case was set to go to trial. Read Article

Between $4 million and $4.2 million – Dram Shop Alcohol Liability

This lawsuit was filed against a bar and restaurant for violating South Carolina’s alcohol liability “Dram Shop” laws through over-service of alcohol to a customer who subsequently caused a fatal automobile collision. The customer, after being served considerable amounts of alcohol by the Defendant bar & restaurant, ran through a red light and crashed into a vehicle in which our clients were passengers. Tragically, two young female passengers died, and along with co-counsel, we represented the Estates of the two victims. The suit, filed in Horry County, was vigorously defended, but settled prior to trial at mediation.

Child hurt by flying racetrack debris settles suit for $950K

Our minor female client was attending a monster truck show with her parents when she was struck in the eye by a piece of asphalt that had been slung from the track. Our client suffered a fractured orbital and mild cognitive defects. We, along with co-counsel, alleged the operators of the event and the property owner failed to properly inspect and prepare the track for the event. The case settled at mediation for $950,000. Read Article

$500,000.00 – Auto/18-wheeler Truck Accident

This settlement was achieved for a client who sustained soft tissue injuries to the neck and back and had total medical bills of approximately $13,000 as a result of her car being rear-ended by a tractor-trailer truck. Our client complained of chronic pain from this rear-end collision by an 18-wheeler. Along with co-counsel, we filed suit in Allendale County and commenced discovery. The case settled after pre-trial mediation for $500,000.00.

$465,000.00 – Federal Tort Claims Act – Negligence of Federal Correctional Officers
Along with co-counsel, we represented an inmate who was incarcerated at FCI Williamsburg in Salters, SC who was injured while acting in his role of Recreation Commissioner for the prison’s basketball program. A situation developed and tensions between inmates began to flare after our client made the decision to end the game. Shortly thereafter, he was attacked by an unruly inmate which left him with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Pursuant to the Bureau of Prisons policy, the correctional officers were required to be present on the sidelines to prevent this very type of situation from arising and they failed to adhere to their own policy which exposed our client to a vulnerable situation which led to his severe injuries. The case was aggressively defended by the US Attorney’s Office and the BOP’s counsel up until the week before trial where the parties reached a settlement agreement for the sum of $465,000.00.

Tractor-Trailer Truck Accident – Wrongful Death – Confidential Settlement Agreement

This is a case where a farm worker was killed when his farm tractor was struck by a tractor-trailer truck. Our client was making a lawful left turn when the driver of the tractor-trailer truck attempted to pass the farm tractor in a double yellow line zone. Suit was filed and a confidential settlement was reached.

18-Wheeler Truck Driver Negligence $3,750,000

After the third day of trial in a federal court case, our law firm and our co-counsel negotiated a $3.75 million settlement for our clients who were rear-ended by a distracted tractor-trailer driver who was talking on his cell phone at the time of the collision. In addition to obtaining the monetary settlement, we were also successful in convincing the defendant trucking company to institute a ban on cell phone usage for all of its on-the-road drivers, thereby making our highways safer for everyone. Read Article

Automobile Negligence $2,395,000

We, along with co-counsel, obtained this recovery for our client following a week-long jury trial that resulted in a $3 Million dollar verdict. We also obtained settlements from several other defendants prior to trial. Our client’s foot was run over by an inattentive car driver, and our client ended up developing complex regional pain syndrome. Read Article

Medical Malpractice/Wrongful Death $2,200,000

We negotiated a $2.2 million settlement for our client, a young woman whose baby was born with brain damage and later died. The OB/GYN responsible for delivering the baby ignored our client and left her alone and unmonitored for long stretches of time. As a result, the OB/GYN missed several warning signs that the baby was in distress and needed to be delivered immediately. During discovery, we were able to show that the OB/GYN at the center of the case told several lies during her deposition. Read Article

VERDICT: $308,000.00 – Auto Accident

Our client sustained soft tissue injuries to his neck and back in Darlington County when another driver pulled out in front of him causing a collision. Our client’s primary treatment was chiropractic and he had total medical bills of $13,400.00, including an orthopedic evaluation. The jury in Darlington County awarded our client $308,000.00 in actual damages at trial This award was appealed, but the appeal was later withdrawn and the verdict was paid.

Tractor-Trailer Truck Accident – Confidential Settlement Agreement

Our client was seriously injured when she was struck by an 18-wheeler while riding her moped. She sustained serious injuries which required two surgeries and resulted in permanent impairment. A confidential settlement was reached at mediation prior to suit being filed.

$2,000,000.00 – Medical Malpractice

This was a wrongful death case in Marlboro County brought against several physicians and a hospital for failure to properly evaluate, diagnose and treat an 11 year old child in the Emergency Room. The Plaintiff tragically died after being taken to the emergency room several times for treatment. Along with co-counsel, we filed suit in Marlboro County and after discovery, the case was settled at mediation for $2 million.

$2.1 Million – Auto Accident – Wrongful Death

Our client was stopped in traffic in a construction work zone when his vehicle was struck in the rear by a drunk driver and he was tragically killed. Along with co-counsel, we filed suit for his wrongful death and we settled the case at mediation prior to trial.

Between $1.7 million and $2 million – Medical Malpractice

This recovery was obtained for our client whose doctor failed to remove all of her cancerous polyps. Patient had to undergo additional surgeries and additional treatment as a result of the medical negligence. Along with co-counsel, we represented the Plaintiff and negotiated this settlement for her at mediation.