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Verdicts and Settlements

Confidential amount - Crane operator caused wrongful death by dropping plywood onto construction worker. 

Confidential amount - Client received third degree facial burn while undergoing laser services at spa.  

$1,000,000.00 – Tractor trailer dropped improperly attached metal ramp onto interstate resulting in a fatal car crash.

$850,000.00 – Wrecker improperly back out onto rural road causing a collision resulting in serious and permanent injuries to client.

$725,000.00 - Wrongful death against county for failing to provide safety equipment at work camp resulting in death of inmate when tractor tire exploded.

$597,500.00 - Client’s spouse suffered a fatal heart attack which was shown to be linked to his recent use of the prescription drug Vioxx. Our firm also handled the workers compensation death claim associated with this case.

$532,500.00 - Client was injured while a passenger in a vehicle pulling a moving trailer. A defective trailer hitch malfunctioned causing the vehicle to flip resulting in multiple injuries including a fractured wrist, fractured teeth, and facial scarring.

$500,000.00 – Lumber truck rear ended client at low speed causing a permanent disabling spine injury.

$475,000.00 - Client sustained a permanent spinal cord injury at a neighborhood party when he was knocked down in a sumo wrestler costume that lacked adequate warnings and headgear protection.

$450,000.00 – Client suffered a heart attack which was shown to be causally related to her long term use of the drug Vioxx.

$400,000.00 – Restaurant employee spilled hot soup onto face and torso of young child resulting in third degree burns requiring multiple skin grafts and plastic surgery. Structured settlement will have a payout worth over $1,000,000.00.

$300,000.00 – Client was struck head on by beer truck when driver lost control while traveling too fast resulting in spine injury. Sherrod & Bernard also handled and settled all workers’ compensation issues arising out of wreck.

$300,000.00 – Party host permitted intoxicated individual to leave event in his car. Moments later, the partygoer crashed his vehicle into the rear of a car stopped at a red light causing wrongful death of the driver. Case settled for homeowner’s policy limits.

$300,000.00 – Client had a workers’ compensation claim when his hand was partially amputated while operating an electric jointer saw. Prior to settlement, client received all workers’ compensation benefits including a prosthesis.

$300,000.00 – Child was mauled by dog causing permanent facial scarring. Case settled for homeowner’s policy limits with medical expenses of $2,697.00.

$250,000.00 – Vehicle improperly turned in front of motorcycle causing client to sustain a fractured leg requiring complex surgeries.

$250,000.00 – Client sustained third degree burns to his head and torso from chemical explosion as a result of mislabeled storage drum. Sherrod & Bernard also handled and settled all workers’ compensation issues arising out of explosion.

$250,000.00 - Drunk driver runs over pedestrian causing serious injuries including multiple fractures and lower back disk herniation.

$198,000.00 - Client fell from ladder while installing a security system. After receiving workers' compensation benefits for almost four years including a total knee replacement and skin graft, workers' compensation case settled.

$125,000.00 - Client had a workers' compensation claim where she injured her neck and shoulder in a lifting incident requiring multiple surgeries. Prior to settlement, client received all workers' compensation benefits including payment for all medical treatment.

$125,000.00 – Client was a passenger when Defendant driver pulled in front of another car resulting in t-bone collision. Client suffered multiple facial fractures requiring surgeries. Case settled pre-suit for policy limits including all available uninsured motorist coverage.

$100,000.00 – Client in law enforcement had a workers compensation claim from fracturing foot while responding to a hostage scene. After receiving all workers compensation benefits due for over three years including multiple surgeries, the case settled with an agreement that also included the County providing future medical care.

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