Heel fracture not diagnosed after auto accident – Defense Verdict
Plaintiff, a 57-year-old male, was involved in a high-speed, head-on motor vehicle accident on Oct. 4, 2006. He was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, including intra-abdominal bleeding requiring emergency surgery and a bowel resection. Pre-operatively, numerous radiology studies were ordered by the trauma team, including a “limited view” X-ray of his right. […]
Read More »Brain injury disputed in auto collision case – $2,000,000 Settlement
This case arose out of a two-car collision. The collision occurred on a busy road at a regulated intersection. The defendant turned left at the intersection, in front of the plaintiff’s oncoming car. Liability was disputed. The defendant claimed that the plaintiff was driving faster than the maximum speed limit when approaching the intersection. More
Read More »Mother backed car into father during child visitation exchange – $150,000 Verdict
In a child visitation exchange gone wrong, plaintiff father claimed defendant mother was angered that he had cut one of the children’s hair during the weekend visit. Plaintiff’s testimony was that mother called the father a “retard” and stated to the 5-year-old she was going to beat her [tail] when they got home for allowing […]
Read More »Liability, causation disputed in black ice slip & fall – $1,500,000 Settlement
This was a lawsuit against a multi-national company on behalf of a Virginia client who sustained injuries in a slip and fall accident on black ice. The defendant contested both liability and causation. Suit was originally filed in state court, but was removed to federal court. [12-T-178] Type of action: Premises liability Injuries alleged: More
Read More »Contractor shot while staying at hotel provided by employer – Defense Verdict
Kamco Services Inc., a contractor based near Richmond, was hired by Norfolk Public Schools to perform renovation work. For several months, plaintiff Hunter Clay and other contractors stayed at the Econo Lodge in the 800 block of N. Military Hwy. during the work week, despite plaintiff’s claiming that he repeatedly asked his employer to move […]
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