Verdicts And Settlements

$88,736.43 – BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT

A collision occurred at the intersection of W. Mulberry and N. Greene Streets in Baltimore City, MD. Our client alleged that she was on W. Mulberry stopped and when the light turned green, she proceeded to cross N. Greene Street. The defendant alleged that he was traveling on N. Greene Street and that he had a green light the entire time and that our client ran the red light on W. Mulberry. The defendant had a passenger in his vehicle, who sued our client also alleging she was the person who ran the red-light. Trial was held and the jury found in favor of our client and awarded her $88,736.43.

$2,500,000.00 – VERDICT – JURY TRIAL PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA – DEFENDED BY ERIE INSURANCE CO. – ZERO OFFER BEFORE TRIAL. FOUR DAY TRIAL

a. Plaintiff was operating his Caravan on I-66 westbound in the early morning hours in Nov 2018. He was slowing due to vehicles being disabled on the shoulder of the road when he was struck in the rear by a tractor trailer. The plaintiff suffered significant injuries and underwent emergent surgeries to his hip and scapula. Truck driver claimed that the plaintiff cut him off and caused the collision.

b. Past Medicals – $220,000.00;
Future Medicals: $270,000.00.

$800,000.00 – MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION – FAIRFAX, VA ACCIDENT – LAWSUIT FILED IN BALTIMORE CITY, MD

Client was on I-495 when he experienced car trouble. In the process of trying to get to the shoulder he was rear ended by a tractor-trailer. He suffered a fracture to his cervical spine. He did not undergo surgery for three years post accident. Suit was initially filed in Fairfax, but upon learning that there was jurisdiction in Baltimore City, the suit was dismissed in Fairfax and refiled in Baltimore City. Case settled before trial.

$450,000 – SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT – PULASKI, VIRGINIA

Client was a passenger in a vehicle that lost control and struck a tree. Our client suffered a fracture to her arm as well as injuries to her back, neck, and ankle. She underwent a surgery to her arm. Case settled.

$75,000.00 – PREMISES LIABILITY – SLIP AND FALL – RESOLVED IN MEDIATION

Plaintiff was at a restaurant in Maryland when she slipped on a trail of ice coming from beside the restaurant entrance into the parking area. Theory was that construction work had been performed and the gutter downspout was negligently placed causing water to run beside the exit into the parking spaces.

$40,000 – PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT – ALEXANDRIA, VA

Client was struck as a pedestrian – insurance carrier initially denied impact – Case was settled.

$100,000.00 – BUS ACCIDENT – ALEXANDRIA, VA

Client was a passenger on a City bus that was struck by a vehicle attempting to go around the bus. Client injured her shoulder when she struck the seat partition on the bus. Case settled after filing suit.

$80,000.00 – MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION – FAUQUIER COUNTY, VA

Client was struck by another vehicle merging into client’s lane. Client was diagnosed with conversion disorder, which manifested in her inability to walk. In summary, the fear and shock suffered in the collision created a psychosomatic response of physical injury. Settled after suit was filed.

$50,000.00 – MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION – PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA

Settled after filing suit.

$94,500.00 – SLIP AND FALL – PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA

Settled before suit.

$75,00.00 – FALL AT A CHURCH FOODBANK – SPOTSYLVANIA, VA

Client was entering a church to obtain food at the foodbank, when she fell on tools that were left by the entrance. Suit was filed as the insurance company defended stating that the client had come to the foodbank on the wrong day and since they were not open, she could not collect. There were also issues with charitable immunity as it occurred on church premises. Case settled before trial.

$38,000 – MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

Occurred in Virginia, but defendant resided in Baltimore City, Maryland so suit filed in Baltimore City for more advantageous plaintiff jurisdiction. Settled a few weeks before trial.

$80,000.00 – MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION

Client hired an attorney before Whitlock Law. He was unhappy with the ability of the firm to resolve his case and hired Whitlock Law, LLC. We had the policy offer from the liability carrier within thirty days. We then settled the remainder of his case through the underinsured motorist carrier.

$265,000.00 – REAR END ACCIDENT – GLOUCESTER COUNTY, VIRGINIA

Client suffered a broken toe that took a couple of surgeries to repair and continued to cause discomfort. There were multiple people injured as there were three vehicles involved. We obtained $15,000.00 from Allstate and then our client had a underinsured policy of $250,000.00.

MVA – $75,000 – FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA

Client was operating her vehicle making a left turn when another driver ran the red light striking the passenger side of her vehicle. As a result of the collision, the client suffered a contusion to her head, concussion, and neck and back strains. She also suffered temporary hearing loss due to the airbags impacting the side of her face/head. She incurred just under $14,000.00 in medical bills and just under $7,000.00 in lost wages. The case was settled without suit.

MVA – $100,000 – PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA

Client was operating her vehicle on Minnieville Road in Prince William County when another driver, traveling in the opposite direction, lost control of his vehicle striking the front of the client’s vehicle. As a result of the at fault driver’s negligence, our client suffered hip pain. A MRI indicated a labral tear and she underwent surgery. The at fault driver had Maryland minimal limits of $30,000.00, but luckily the client had $100,000.00 in underinsured coverage; allowing for a total policy limit recovery.

MVA – $60,000 – ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA

Client was traveling in Arlington when she alleged another driver ran a red light. The other driver adamantly maintained that our client ran the red light. Suit was filed in the Circuit Court for Arlington. Following, the carrier for the Defendant decided to resolve the case. The client went to the emergency room by ambulance and had two months of chiropractic treatment for neck pain.

MVA – $240,000 – HENRICO COUNTY, VIRGINIA

Client was a passenger in a vehicle traveling on Route 1 when an 18-wheeler entered the roadway causing a collision. As a result of the driver’s negligence, our client suffered three broken ribs and a fractured sternum. She was transported to the hospital by ambulance and underwent follow up treatment with her primary care physician for the following five months. Our client’s medical bills totaled $92,000.00, the majority of which was from the initial three days at the hospital.

MVA – $50,000 – WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

Client was operating his vehicle on Route 13 in Worcester County, Maryland when he was struck by an 18-wheeler. As a result of the accident, he was transported to the emergency room and diagnosed with strain/sprains. He did follow up treatment at a physical therapy facility in Richmond, VA. He incurred approximately $20,000.00 in medical bills, of which the majority were from the initial ER visit. The case was resolved without the need for litigation.

PEDESTRIAN – $100,000 – MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND

Client was a pedestrian crossing the street when the at fault driver failed to stop and struck her. As a result, she suffered a broken ankle, requiring surgery. This client did not retain an attorney for over a year following the accident. Upon retaining our firm, we were able to obtain the policy offer and negotiate the Medicare lien in just over two months.

MVA – $27,293 – WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND

Client was stopped for a school bus when she was rear ended. As a result of the at fault driver’s negligence, she suffered a concussion as well as neck and back strains. Due to a lack of finances and the loss of her vehicle, she was unable to get the necessary, post emergency room, treatment until eight months following the collision. State Farm refused to offer more than $9,000.00, due to the gap in treatment. Suit was filed in the Washington County District Court for $30,000.00. The presiding Judge determined that the “gap” in treatment was understandable due to the circumstances and considered all $11,000.00 in medical bills plus awarded fair pain and suffering.

MVA – $27,500 – LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA

Client was operating his vehicle in the left lane, when a vehicle in the right lane entered the client’s lane striking his vehicle. The client incurred just at $10,000.00 in medical bills from physical therapy. The case was resolved without the need for suit.

MVA – $21,150.69 – PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND

Client was operating his vehicle in on Route 301 when he was rear-ended. He incurred $7,244.00 in medical bills and also lost overtime work as a mechanic. The pre-trial offer was $9,500.00. Trial award $21,150.69.

MVA – $60,000 – PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA

Client was traveling in the left lane and the at fault driver was in the right lane. The at fault driver attempted to merge into the left lane, striking the client’s vehicle. Our client was an older gentleman, with some pre-existing shoulder issues; however, following the accident he underwent shoulder surgery. The surgery did not occur for two years following the accident. Suit was filed and the case resolved pre-trial.

MVA – $7,500 EACH (TWO CLIENTS) – PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND

Clients were the driver and passenger in a vehicle that was rear ended. The damage to the involved vehicles was minor. As a result the carrier, offered top offers of $3,000.00 each. At trial the Court was unconvinced that the lack of physical vehicle damage correlated to a lack of injury and awarded a fair amount.

MVA – $100,000 – MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND

Client suffered a clavicle fracture, right ankle fracture, and rib fractures. We were able to obtain the policy limit within five months of the date of the accident.

MVA – $125,000 – ACCOMACK COUNTY, VIRGINIA

Client was a passenger in a vehicle that lost control and ran off the road striking a guardrail. As a result, the client was significantly injured suffering a collapsed lung, broken ribs, and a concussion. Client hired a prior attorney who located the at fault driver’s insurance policy, which had minimal limits of $25,000.00. Upon retaining my firm, we were able to locate a secondary liability policy of $100,000.00 and obtain the limits.

MVA – $35,000 – PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA

Client was rear ended on I-95. He had a previous accident less than two weeks before this accident; however, he was not injured in the first accident. Client retained a prior attorney and that attorney did not continue due to the complication of the prior accident. Client hired my firm and we were able to resolve his case without the need for litigation, by demonstrating the minor nature of the first accident and the lack of complaints or medical treatment.

MVA – $18,000 – ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Client was in the military when he was involved in this motor vehicle collision. All treatment was done through military providers. His bills were less than $3,500.00; however, he had significant profession and personal set-backs as a result of his injuries. The at fault carrier refused to offer more than $3,500.00. Suit was filed and a trial held in the Alexandria General District Court.

MVA – $20,000 – FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA

Client was t-boned by the at fault driver. Client suffered neck and back injuries and all treatment was performed by a chiropractor. Client incurred just under $10,000.00 in medical bills; however, she did have a black eye and bruising initially following the accident. The client had taken pictures which was very helpful at trial. The pre-trial offer was $9,500.00. The trial award was more than double the offer.

MVA – $90,000 – ST. MARY’S COUNTY, MARYLAND

Client was in a parking lot when her foot was run over by the at fault driver. The at fault driver denied striking the client. As a result, the client had to undergo surgery. There were multiple witnesses some of which supported the client, and some supported the other driver. After over a year of working with the at fault carrier a settlement was reached.

MVA – $57,000 – HENRICO COUNTY, VIRGINIA

Client was operating his vehicle when the at fault driver caused a collision by failing to stop at a stop-sign. The client suffered a significant sprain to his ankle, requiring a brace for approximately a month. As a result, he also was unable to work for a week.

MVA – $63,000 – WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND

Client was operating his motorcycle in Washington, County when the at fault driver merged over two lanes, striking the client. As a result, the client suffered a collapsed lung as well as neck and back strains/sprains. He underwent therapy for approximately five months. His medical bills totaled just at $20,000.00. The case was resolved without a lawsuit.

MVA – $100,000 – PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND

Client was stopped at a red light when she was rear ended. Following she underwent chiropractic care for a cervical sprain/strain. After months of conservative care, the client began undergoing treatment with a neurologist and an orthopedic. She was subsequently diagnosed with impingement of the brachial plexus. The orthopedic opined this was a permanent condition. Client incurred just under $25,000.00 in medical bills. The case was settled for the policy limit pre-suit.

VIRGINIA – $150,000

Client was rear ended at a stop-light in Loudoun County, Virginia. As a result of the accident, the client suffered a rotator cuff tear. After conservative treatment failed, surgery was performed. Her medical bills totaled just at $75,000.00. In addition to her medical bills, the client also lost time from her job while she recovered from surgery. The case was settled without the filing of a lawsuit.

MVA – $35,000

Client was on her way home on Interstate 95 South when a vehicle failed to stop and struck a vehicle directly behind her, causing that vehicle to rear-end her. As a result of the impact, the headrest broke. Client went to the emergency room with complaints of pain in her neck and head and muffled hearing. Client incurred medical bills of just under $12,000. Presuit settlement of $35,000

MVA – $34,000

Client had just started her freshman year of college when she was in an automobile accident. As a result of the accident, she suffered a TMJ injury. She underwent treatment from her dentist and physical therapy for the joint injury. She incurred just over $7,000 in medical bills. We had her dentist provide us with a potential future physical therapy opinion and the case settled pretrial for $34,000.

MVA – $34,000

Client was rear-ended by a vehicle in Prince George’s County, Maryland. As a result of the accident, she underwent chiropractic treatment for just under six months, incurring approximately $14,000 in medical bills. Settlement was reached in the amount of $34,000.

SLIP-AND-FALL ACCIDENT – $97,500

Client was a patron at a fast-food restaurant when she slipped on a freshly mopped floor. At the time of the fall, she was carrying a tray of coffee and tea. Client received second-degree burns on her upper thighs and into her groin region. She was unable to wear pants for weeks while the burns healed, causing her to lose time from work and to miss family vacations. Additionally, she suffered an aggravation injury to her low back, requiring physical therapy and injections. Despite the initial denial of responsibility, the case resolved in settlement for $97,500.

MVA – $135,000

Client was a passenger in a vehicle that was rear-ended at a significant speed. As a result of the impact, the client’s face struck his chest, knocking out two teeth. He also suffered injury to his neck and back. Over the course of 18 months, the client incurred medical bills for treatment in the amount of approximately $26,000. Suit was filed to protect the statute of limitations, but the case resolved prelitigation.

MVA – $100,000

Client was rear-ended in Alexandria, Virginia. As a result of the defendant’s negligence, the client suffered injury to his cervical spine. Prior to the accident, he had prior complaints in his neck or treatment. He initially went to the hospital and then underwent treatment with a chiropractor before engaging the services of a pain management specialist. It was determined that he needed to undergo a lumbar discography, which he did approximately two years post-accident. Suit was filed in Alexandria Circuit Court, but the case resolved for the policy limit pretrial.

MVA – $11,500

Client was driving in stop-and-go traffic in Prince George’s County, Maryland, when the at-fault driver struck her vehicle in the rear. The defendant was in a hurry and failed to provide client with his insurance information. We located the defendant and suit was filed after the insurance company denied responsibility for the client’s injuries. The client underwent chiropractic treatment totaling $2,500. The insurance company refused to make an offer and the case went to trial. The judge found in favor of the plaintiff and awarded $11,500. The judge noted that the hit-and-run aspect of this and the stress caused to the plaintiff by such action affected the award.

MVA – $19,000

Client was driving in Arlington County, Virginia, when another driver made a left turn, causing a collision. The client went to the emergency room and then underwent physical therapy for about six weeks. He was unable to work as his job requires heavy lifting at an antique store. The insurance company denied liability, stating that the client’s speed was a contributing factor to the accident and therefore made no offers pretrial. At trial, the court found negligence solely on the part of the defendant and dismissed any argument of contributory negligence.

MVA – $50,000

Client was a passenger in a vehicle traveling in Virginia when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to leave the road. The driver of the client’s vehicle passed away from his injuries. Client had to undergo emergency surgery for injury to his cervical spine. The insurance company attempted to defend the case by claiming that the client assumed the risk because there was some suspicion of drug/alcohol use. Ultimately, a settlement was negotiated for the total policy limit.

MVA – $29,000

Client was driving in Stafford, Virginia, when a vehicle entered the road from his right. Unfortunately, he could not avoid the vehicle and struck it on its driver’s side. The insurance company denied liability and never made an offer. We hired an accident reconstructionist to investigate, due to allegations of fault on the part of the plaintiff by the defendant’s carrier. Suit was filed for $25,000 and the presiding judge found for the plaintiff and awarded the full amount. The carrier had to pay an additional $4,000 due to accrued interest.

SLIP-AND-FALL ACCIDENT – $875,000

Client was a patron at a local restaurant when she approached the drink machine and slipped on spilled liquid. As a result of the fall, client suffered a labral tear in her hip. She underwent two surgeries over the course of two years. She had to stop working during her treatment and lost wages of approximately $40,000. Client incurred medical bills of approximately $300,000. The case was settled presuit.

MVA – $16,474

Client was driving a rental car in Washington, D.C., when it was struck in the rear by another driver. The other driver denied responsibility, stating that he was struck in the rear, which caused him to strike the client’s vehicle. My client denied the existence of another vehicle being the cause. The damage was minimal to both vehicles. The insurance company denied the claim. Suit was filed in Prince George’s County District Court. At trial, the defendant was unable to prove the existence of a phantom vehicle. Client incurred $5,413.19 in medical bills after two months of treatment for soft tissue injuries. At the conclusion of the trial, the judge ruled in favor of my client and awarded him $16,474.19.

MVA – $200,000

Client was a passenger on a commercial bus that was involved in an accident with an SUV towing a trailer. As a result of the accident, the client suffered disc herniations at T12-L1 and L2-L3. After five months of conservative care, the client underwent a microdiscectomy. Client incurred approximately $80,000 in medical bills. The insurance company offered $20,000 and suit was filed in the Prince George’s County Circuit Court. The case was settled during court-ordered mediation.

MVA – $14,000

Client was rear-ended in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The insurance company denied the claim based upon low property damage. As a result of her injuries, the client incurred medical bills of $6,167. Suit was filed for $15,000. Following the effectuation of service upon the defendant, the matter was settled.

MVA – $4,100

Client was exiting a 7-Eleven gas station in Washington, D.C. Client claimed that another driver, who was in front of her exiting the station, reversed into her vehicle. The other driver claimed that the client rear-ended her. The insurance company denied liability and suit was filed in Prince George’s County District Court. Client had taken photographs from inside of her vehicle immediately following the impact. At trial, these photographs were introduced. One of the photographs showed reverse lights on the defendant’s vehicle. The trial judge found in favor of the client.

MVA – $50,000

Client was driving straight ahead when the defendant made a left turn, striking her vehicle. As a result of the accident, client suffered disc protrusions at L4/5 and L5/S1. She underwent treatment, including physical therapy as well as spinal injections for nearly two years. The insurance company did not make an offer due to a belief of pre-existing degenerative disc disease. Suit was filed in the Circuit Court for Prince William County. Prior to the suit being served, the insurance company offered its policy limits.

DOG BITE – $24,000

Client, 8 years old at the time of the accident, was playing with a friend at the friend’s home. The homeowner had multiple dogs on the property. The homeowner opened the front door and the dog ran into the front yard where my client was sitting on a bench. The dog approached my client and bit her on the back of her calf and thigh. The homeowner’s insurance company denied liability. Approximately four weeks prior to trial, a settlement was reached.

MVA – $9,300

Client was driving in the far right lane of Wisconsin Avenue. The at-fault driver was in the lane to the left of the client when suddenly he entered the client’s lane, striking her driver’s side. As a result of her injuries, the client underwent treatment for a month and a half and incurred $4,077.30 in medical bills. The insurance company made a final offer of $5,000 and suit was filed in Montgomery County District Court. On the day of trial, the insurance company discussed offering $7,000, but the client decided to move forward with the trial. The trial judge found in favor of the plaintiff.

MVA – $13,000 & $6,400

Clients were minors (17 and 8) who were passengers in their mother’s vehicle when it was involved in a T-bone accident with another vehicle. The clients said their mother had the green light and the other car turned on a red light, hitting them. Both the host vehicle’s insurance company and the other vehicle’s insurance company denied liability. Neither would take responsibility for these minor passengers’ injuries. Suit was filed against both drivers. Both insurance companies continued to deny payment and no offers were made. At trial, both clients testified. The judge found the other (nonhost) vehicle 100 percent at fault.

MVA – $28,000

Client was sitting in his parked vehicle in front of his home when the vehicle was struck in the rear. The other vehicle was a trash truck that had not been properly secured in park when the driver exited the vehicle. The client underwent two months of medical treatment incurring bills of $13,000, more than half of which was incurred during the initial emergency room visit. The insurance company settled the matter presuit.

MVA – $44,000

Client’s vehicle was approaching a railroad crossing when she slowed and was rear-ended by another driver. As a result of the accident, the client underwent physical therapy and injections. The insurance company originally offered $27,000, indicating suit would need to be filed if the offer was not accepted. After continuing discussion, the offer was increased and the client accepted the amount, instead of entering into litigation.

MVA – $24,000

Client was driving with her minor children as passengers when she was rear-ended by another driver. The client went to the emergency room with complaints of pain in her neck and back. She then followed up with a physical therapist and underwent therapy treatments for approximately three weeks. The insurance company did not believe that the damage supported the treatment, but after discussion of filing suit in General District Court, a settlement was reached.