Case Results
Below are examples of cases in which our attorneys participated as counsel for the Plaintiff. The case reports come from North Carolina Lawyers Weekly. Note: each case is different and the results of these cases cannot be used as a basis for predicting the results in future cases. Each case was handled and resolved on its own merit.
Fire injuries, damage lead to eight-figure agreement; $42.44 million settlement
Settlement was reached for negligence and nuisance claims arising out of a fire. Other details of the action are protected by a confidentiality agreement.
Families of Four Individuals Killed in Apartment Fire Settle for $10 Million
The families of four people aged 17 to 19 who were killed in a devastating late-night apartment fire have settled their claims against the apartment complex and the county 911 operators who handled the victims’ emergency calls.
Rural Mail Carrier Injured While Delivering Mail Settles for $5.5 Million
Plaintiff was a rural mail carrier in the process of delivering mail when she was struck from the rear by a tractor-trailer, and was rendered a paraplegic by the accident and also lost sight in her right eye.
Crash with truck gravely injures sports car driver; $4.75 million settlement
Plaintiff, who was driving a 1980s sports car, suffered numerous serious injuries after being hit head-on by a truck at 11 a.m. July 3, 2020. The collision happened on a clear, sunny day on a main thoroughfare in a business district where the speed limit was 45 mph. Plaintiff, who had preexisting medical conditions that required him to walk with the aid of a cane, has not completely recovered from injuries suffered in the collision and now must walk with the aid of a walker. Contributory negligence (driving in turn lane) was alleged by the defendants. The defendant was issued a citation for a moving violation; he pleaded responsible about a year later. Plaintiff’s Rule 414 medical expenses were $169,851.
Worker Suffers Paralysis and Settles for $4 Million
Plaintiff is an iron worker who suffered paralysis from falling during a demolition project. He settled for $4 million after evidence showed that the general contractor did not provide adequate safety measures.
A Plaintiff Struck By a Commercial Bus Settled Her Claim for $3.5 Million
A plaintiff struck by a commercial bus settled her claim against the defendant for $3.5 million after a post-mediation conference in the defendant’s attorney’s office.
Family of Man Killed on Country Road Settles Suit for $3 Million
The family of a man who was killed after being hit by a commercial truck on a country road have agreed to a $3 million settlement on Feb. 7th, according to the family’s attorney.
Construction Worker Buried in Wall Collapse Settles for $2.4 Million
Plaintiff was a 32-year-old construction worker who suffered a traumatic brain injury, trauma to the chest, and internal organ injuries as a result of a dirt wall collapse on a job site. The worker was buried by debris for approximately 10 minutes before extraction.
Victim of Serious Bicycle Accident Receives $2.3 Million Settlement
A 35-year-old man sustained traumatic brain injuries after colliding with a car while riding his bicycle. The bicyclist was riding downhill when he was struck by a car that failed to brake for a stop sign and crashed into him.
Driver dies after rear-end crash on Raleigh street; $2 million settlement
The decedent, 60, was driving on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh when she stopped for a red light at an intersection. The speed limit at the wreck site was 45 mph. Her vehicle was rear-ended by a vehicle driving more than 20 mph over the speed limit. The impact pushed the decedent’s vehicle into the stopped vehicle in front of her.
