SS&W Cases and Judgments: Legal Success Stories
Auto Accident
49 Year Old Construction Worker v. Uninsured Motorist Carrier
Scenario:
Rollover automobile crash which caused a traumatic brain injury.
Awarded:
A $1,087,000 jury verdict was obtained after the trial of the case.
Auto Accident
20 Year Old Female Student v. Negligent Driver
Scenario:
Automobile crash which caused neck injuries and a serious shoulder injury which required multiple surgeries.
Awarded:
A settlement of $1,300,000 was obtained for the client at mediation prior to trial.
Auto Accident
26 Year Old Laborer v. Negligent Driver
Scenario:
Intersection automobile crash requiring single level neck surgery.
Awarded:
A $500,000 settlement was obtained for the client at a pre-suit mediation.
Auto Accident
30 Year Old Construction Worker v. Police Agency
Scenario:
Excessive use of force and civil rights case pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 involving a police shooting after a high speed motor vehicle chase.
Awarded:
A settlement of $875,000 was obtained on behalf of the client at mediation.
Defective Product
35 Year Old Laborer v. Defective Product Manufacturer
Scenario:
Product liability case against manufacture and retailer of product which failed causing a severe lower leg injury to the client.
Awarded:
A settlement of $1,850,000 was obtained for the client immediately prior to trial.
Auto Accident
41 Year Old Salesman v. Negligent Driver
Scenario:
Rear-end automobile accident case which caused neck and back injuries to the client without surgery.
Awarded:
A $300,000 settlement was obtained on behalf the client immediately prior to trial.
Negligent security
Estate of 21 Year Old Male v. Nightclub Owner
Scenario:
Negligent security case which resulted in the shooting death of a 21 year old man.
Awarded:
A $4,500,000.00 verdict was obtained on behalf of the surviving mother.
Auto Accident
78 Year Old Female Retiree v. Negligent Driver
Scenario:
Parking lot accident, with neck and back injuries to the client with no surgery.
Awarded:
A $300,000 jury verdict was obtained after the trial of the case.
Auto Accident
45 Year Old Female v. Negligent Driver
Scenario:
Rear-end automobile crash which caused neck injuries requiring a cervical fusion.
Awarded:
A $750,000 settlement was obtain for the client prior to trial.
Slip & Fall
64 Year Old Female Retiree v. Vacation Resort
Scenario:
Slip and fall case as a result of uneven paver stones which caused a lower extremity injury to the client requiring surgery.
Awarded:
A settlement of $225,000 was obtained on behalf of the client prior to trial.
Auto Accident
35 Year Old Construction Worker v. Negligent Driver
Scenario:
Intersection automobile accident where the client received neck and back injuries with recommended surgery but no actual surgery.
Awarded:
A jury verdict of $468,000.00 was received after the trial of the action.
Medical Malpractice
Estate of 40 Year Old Female v. Negligent Medical Doctors
Scenario:
Medical malpractice case involving the wrongful death of client’s wife.
Awarded:
A $1,000,000 settlement was obtained on behalf of the client before trial with limited insurance funds available on the negligent physicians.
Personal Injury
30 Year Old Construction Worker v. Electric Company
Scenario:
Case involving a fall from a height of approximately 18 feet due to the defendant’s failure to properly secure the large transformer on which the client was standing. As a result of the fall, the client suffered a fracture of his arm requiring surgery.
Awarded:
A verdict of $249,815.00 was obtained on behalf of the client after trial of the action.
Slip & Fall
68 Year Old Female Retiree v. Business Owner
Scenario:
Slip and fall case as a result of a business owner’s failing to properly maintain the sidewalk of its premises and allowing slippery mold and algae to form on the sidewalk. Client fell injuring her neck, back and eyesight as a result of striking her head.
Awarded:
A $300,000 settlement was obtained on behalf of the client at mediation.
Slip & Fall
60 Year Old Female Executive v. Homeowner’s Association
Scenario:
Slip and fall case as a result of a failure to properly maintain the recreation area and allowing slippery algae and mold to form on the pavement. Client fell causing a comminuted patella fracture to her knee which required surgery.
Awarded:
A settlement of $200,000 was obtained on behalf of the client prior to trial.
