Case Results | Successful Verdicts

Client was t-boned by a work truck while the plaintiff was stopped at a red light. The plaintiff sustained a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and multiple orthopedic injuries. The plaintiff’s medical bills were approximately $80,000 and his lost wages were approximately $40,000. The defense argued at trial that the plaintiff did not sustain a mTBI in the accident and that he had recovered from...

Settlement for a client who was struck in the head by a sign at a retail store that was undergoing renovations. A contractor was performing work when he kicked the sign. The plaintiff was diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and missed one year of work.

A settlement for the family who was a victim of a tragic accident caused by the negligence of a tractor trailer driver. The plaintiffs were stopped for traffic on the interstate when the tractor trailer driver slammed into the rear of their vehicle. The collision tragically killed a young child. A passenger in the vehicle also sustained a broken neck. The clients received more money...

The plaintiff was struck by a vehicle while crossing the road. The investigating police officer did not cite either the driver or the plaintiff. The plaintiff had no memory of the incident. The officer concluded that the plaintiff walked in front of the vehicle. However, a pre-suit investigation revealed an eyewitness who saw the plaintiff stop before entering the roadway. The witness also saw that...

The firm’s client received a settlement for the family of an 82-year-old man who was killed when the driver of the private ambulance he was riding in crossed the center line and struck a dump truck head-on. The decedent was being transported home from the hospital after having undergone a medical procedure. We learned in discovery that the ambulance driver was using his cell phone...

A settlement for a client who sustained a T12 burst fracture and had 2 surgeries after a rollover crash on the interstate. The insurance company initially disputed the amount of insurance that was available but agreed with the attorney’s argument after they filed a lawsuit for the Court to determine the amount of insurance coverage. The case settled a week before trial after the insurance...

A client who was a passenger in a vehicle that was sideswiped by a commercial vehicle. As a result of the impact, the sideview mirror in the client’s vehicle was pushed inside of the passenger compartment and severely cut him. The client sustained a pectoralis tendon laceration, a deltoid tear, a neck fracture, a scapular fracture, and a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The plaintiff’s...

Our firm received a $500,000 settlement for their client who was a passenger in a medical transport van. The plaintiff was wheelchair bound and was being taken home after a dialysis appointment. The medical transport van’s driver did not properly secure the plaintiff and he was ejected from his wheelchair when the driver stopped abruptly. As a result of falling from his wheelchair, the plaintiff...

This was a combined settlement of $450,000 for a mother and her adult son who were injured when the defendant t-boned their vehicle. The mother broke her left foot and ankle but did not require surgery. The son sustained strains to his neck and back. The case was resolved at mediation one month before trial.

A pedestrian who tripped on an uneven sidewalk while jogging. The plaintiff broke her wrist and elbow and was required to have 3 surgeries. The insurance company initially denied the plaintiff’s case but after filing suit, the firm learned that an employee of the defendant was at the site where the plaintiff fell just months prior and therefore should have known about the condition of...

A settlement for a 71-year-old resident of a nursing home who was being transported to a doctor’s appointment by a commercial transport service. The driver ran a stop sign and was t-boned by another vehicle. The plaintiff sustained facial fractures, a brain bleed, a dislocated shoulder, and rib fractures. Fortunately, the plaintiff made a complete recovery.

The plaintiff was rear ended by a commercial vehicle. She complained of back pain immediately and was transported to the emergency room. She was subsequently treated by her family physician and an orthopedist. About 11 months after the accident, the plaintiff's orthopedist recommended a back surgery. The plaintiff was not able to have the back surgery due to an unrelated medical issue.

A settlement for the family of their 92 year-old relative who died as a result of neglect in an assisted living facility. The decedent died as a result of a decubitus ulcer. The facility was not qualified to care for the decedent based on his limitations. The insurance company settled the case at mediation after the lawsuit was filed but before the parties conducted discovery.

Our client was a bicyclist who was struck by a vehicle at night. The plaintiff sustained a broken clavicle and leg as a result of the impact. There was a dispute as to whether the light on the plaintiff’s bicycle was on at the time of the crash. The insurance company initially denied the case but the attorneys learned in discovery that the defendant was...

Our client was struck by an SUV whose driver failed to yield the right of way. He sustained a fractured left forearm and back injuries, requiring emergency transport and surgery to insert metal hardware. He underwent two months of rehabilitation and missed three weeks of work. Latham & Martin successfully negotiated a settlement of $250,000.00 prior to filing suit.

A $240,000 verdict in the Richmond Circuit Court for their client who broke her nose in a car crash when the defendant struck her at a downtown intersection. The verdict was more than 2x what the insurance company offered before trial.

Latham & Martin received a $210,000 settlement for their client who was injured in a parking lot. The plaintiff was struck by the defendant and pushed into another vehicle as a result of the impact. The plaintiff had a mild traumatic brian injury (mTBI) and neck and back strains. The insurance company hired doctors to argue that the plaintiff did not have a mTBI. The...

The insurance company had only offered $19,000 before the trial at Petersburg Circuit Court. The plaintiff hurt her chest and sprained her ankle as a result of the crash. She incurred $14,000 in medical bills.