Interesting Verdicts and Settlements

On October 17, 2018, at approximately 9:35 p.m. a United States Army recruiter was driving a Ford Focus on Route 129, approaching its intersection with Cass Street in Trenton, New Jersey, when she collided with Isiah M. while he was crossing the street in a cross-walk. The recruiter told officers immediately following the crash that she never saw Isiah. The damage to the Ford Focus’ windshield was directly in front of the driver’s seat. Video of the crash confirmed Isiah was in the crosswalk and only a step or two from the median when he was struck. If the recruiter had not been distracted, Isiah would have reached the median. Instead, Isiah still suffers from symptoms of his Traumatic Brain Injury and will for the rest of his life.

The plaintiff, Ms. J., was a pedestrian crossing Intervale Street in Brockton, outside of a crosswalk, when she was struck by a large transportation vehicle, causing injuries to both her lower extremities that will require future medical care. The accident reconstructionist concluded that the plaintiff was in the “Zone of Entrapment” when the transportation vehicle turned the corner and struck the plaintiff and that the operator of the vehicle should have seen the Ms. J.

On September 27th, at approximately 7:13 PM, a 29-year-old resident of New Jersey, entered an establishment north of Boston with a co-worker. While at the establishment, he was served alcohol and interacted with female employees. At approximately 9:59 PM, he was approached by a female employee who engaged him physically by interlocking arms. The female employee then escorted him to a VIP Section. Before entering the VIP Section with the female employee, the victim interacted with security staff. After the exchange between the victim, the female employee and security personnel at the entrance of the VIP Section, the victim started walking away, heading back to the bar. 10 seconds later, he was attacked by the same security personell, throwing a blow to the back of the head. After dazing him, he, along with 5 employees forcefull ejected the victim.

Security staff closed the doors with the victim outside. At 10:00, five security staffers exited the premises through the front door and chased the victim into the parking lot, surrounding him in an aggressive manner. The original assaillant kicked the victim as the security staff surrounded him. The victim was sucker punched in the face, knocking the victim unconscious.

At 10:03 PM, a captain from the City’s Police Department pulled into the parking lot and called emergency services.

Since this assault, the victim has lived with a traumatic brain injury. He is no longer employable. He can no longer enjoy the activities with his fiancé that he enjoyed before this unnecessary, avoidable incident.

He received compensation of $1,000,000 for his past and future medical expenses, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering and emotion/mental anguish which includes embarrassment, depression, loss of self-worth etc. It is not enough.

On April 11, 2016, Joseph, aged 58, a lifelong resident of Boston, was crossing the street in a crosswalk on E Street in East Boston. An employee driving a van on his way to a jobsite failed to pay attention and crashed into him. Joseph was thrown to the ground, hitting his head on the pavement. The force of the impact caused a traumatic brain injury. Joseph continues to suffer from memory loss and headaches as a result of his injuries. He is unable to walk around his favorite streets of Boston and his mobility will be limited for the remainder of his life due to one driver’s disregard for the safety rules that ensure pedestrians are safe when crossing the street. 

Construction site injuries due to contact with electrical lines are a well-known hazard. Fifty-Four percent (54%) of all fatal electrical injuries occurred in the construction industry. On October 14th at approximately 10:30 AM, the Superintendent of a Construction Company was in charge of a construction project in Boston. A parking lot with a small building was removed and the excavation for the foundation of the building was in progress. During removal of the small building, electrical power to the building via a telephone pole was removed by Public Utility in accordance with a work order filled out by Superintendent. Superintendent assumed this removed electrical current from the entire construction project.

Two conduits entered the construction area from the street. Superintendent instructed the excavation crew to remove the conduits. Supervisor explained he had a Work Order from Public Utility and the lines inside the conduits were dead.

Mr. M, the victim, confirmed the plan with his own supervisor who explained “if Supervisor says its ok then it is ok.” The first conduit was cut by excavation crewmen and removed with the front loader by Mr. M. Mr. M exited the excavator and used a hacksaw to cut the second conduit. On his second pull of the hacksaw, a bright flash occurred as well as a loud pop. Mr. M stood up and retrieved his cell phone. Mr. M called his father. While speaking to his father, he felt something striking him. Mr. M noticed co-workers throwing dirt on him. Mr. M was on fire.

An investigation by OSHA revealed multiple violations by Construction Company. The bottom line is this should have been prevented. All Supervisor had to do was walk the line back to the manhole to make sure it was tagged out as dead. Assuming it was dead, caused Mr. M to endure a lifetime of disability, pain, and emotional distress.

Mr. M suffered serious burns to his left hand, arm, and leg because of being electrocuted and burned. Prior to trial, the parties engaged in mediation and resolved the claims for $775,000.

The Plaintiff was assaulted by an unauthorized ride share driver.  Failure to properly secure the ride share app resulted in unauthorized use and the subsequent assault.  Plaintiff was left with scaring on her upper body as a result of the assault.

On Nov. 14, 2015, a bar patron (the plaintiff’s decedent) engaged in two shot-race contests with a bartender at a Boston restaurant called Crave Mad for Chicken.

Later, the decedent and his girlfriend were driven back to his South Boston apartment by a friend. While the decedent was walking up the stairs to his second-floor apartment, he fell and suffered a fatal head injury.

The defense said there was a lack of evidence of both the decedent’s intoxication while he was inside the bar and the actual cause of his fall while walking up to his apartment.

However, evidence showed the decedent was staggering while walking to his friend’s car after leaving the restaurant. The plaintiff’s toxicologist said that due to his level of intoxication, the decedent would have had difficulty walking and maintaining his balance when he fell.

After a tremendous team effort, the arbitrator awarded $1,272,051.30 and found the decedent 45% at fault for his injuries

On June 12, 2017, Mauricio, aged, 63, was working for Uber. He was stopped waiting for his next passenger when another vehicle crashed into him from behind. His head hit the steering wheel and he lost consciousness. Mauricio sustained a concussion and a severe neck injury as a result of the impact. Since that time, Mauricio has undergone over eight injections into his spine. He will continue to need injections every few months for the remainder of his life. The insurance company believed his future treatment was speculative but a certified life care planner carefully estimated the costs of his future treatment and we were successful in obtaining a settlement that will compensate Mauricio for all future treatment. 

When Shawn left his house after the Patriots lost the Superbowl in 2012, he didn’t know his life would change. When a drunk driver crashed into the car in which Shawn was a passenger, Shawn broke his back, fractured ribs and required surgery to recover. We were able to resolve the case against the owner and operator of the vehicle, as well as the bars where the driver was drinking prior to the crash.

On April 4th Jennifer, aged 38,  was on her way to work on Route 495. A tractor trailer was traveling behind her and failed to pay attention to the traffic slowing ahead. The tractor trailer crashed into the rear of her car propelling her into the car in front of her. Jennifer was taken by ambulance to the emergency room and was diagnosed with a severe concussion. Since that time, she has undergone multiple tests and treatments to relieve her symptoms. She still experiences severe headaches and social security has determined that she is unable to sustain a fulltime job for the foreseeable future. She has difficulty caring for her two young children and at just 38 has a drastically altered life due to the failure of the driver to follow the rules of the road and the tractor trailer company to properly train their employees in safe driving. 

About 1 million Americans are injured, and 17,000 people die, because of fall injuries every year: according to The Center for Disease Control and Prevention. On October 16, 2016, Large Retailer operated a store in Watertown, Massachusetts, which was open to the public. The women’s restroom handicap stall was in a defective condition making it in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Specifically, there was no handle present to close the door, the locking mechanism was broken as was the hook on the back of the door provided for patrons’ use.

On or about October 16th, Ms. D, aged 82, was a customer of Large Retailer when she entered the handicapped stall and tried to shut the stall door to use the restroom. The latch was broken and there was no handle for her to hold the door shut. She used a walker to ambulate, and she had to let go of her walker to use both hands to attempt to shut the stall door. She attempted to use the broken coat hook on the back of the stall door to hold the door shut while she put her finger in the hole of the latch to try and secure the door. Despite these efforts, she fell.

After a lawsuit was filed, Authorized Representative testified on behalf of Large Retailer regarding ADA requirements. He testified it was important for Large Retailer to remain in compliance with ADA requirements for the safety of its customers. Furthermore, although reluctantly, Authorized Representative agreed that if the latch on the handicap stall was broken, it would not be graspable, which, therefore, is in violation of the ADA. Finally, Authorized Representative testified that if the latch on the handicap stall was broken, the stall should be shut down and the latch should be fixed immediately. This was not done on October 16, 2016.

After consulting with an ADA Compliance Consultant, specifically a Certified Access Specialist/ Accessibility Inspector we learned that the Standard of Care that Large Retailer is responsible to comply with is that all “readily achievable” barriers be removed immediately. The fact that the slide lock remained broken and that Large Retailer did not shut down the ADA stall while a contractor or in-house maintenance personnel repaired the lock, was a deviation from the required standard of care. Furthermore, ADA Compliance Consultant opined the absence of a handle, which all parties agree was not there on October 16, 2016, was in and of itself a violation of the ADA. Section 404.2.7 of the Federal ADA require that all doors, doorways, and gates be accessible to all disabled and provide hardware and locking mechanism that can be operable with one hand without forcing the user to pinch, tightly grasp or twisting of the wrist to use or operate. Finally, it was his opinion that Large Retailer did not maintain the minimum standard of care when maintaining accessible elements within this specific facility.

Dr. S, a Massachusetts physician who is Board-Certified in Orthopedics, explained Ms. D was an 82-year-old woman who fell while in the bathroom at Large Retailer. She sustained unstable T11 and T12 fractures. This required surgical treatment. She later suffered from wound breakdown and required a wound debridement which followed multiple visits for wound care. Dr. S explains that there can be no doubt that Ms. D sustained a traumatic thoracic fracture when she fell. The surgery she underwent was directly necessitated by this fall and the resultant injury, the rehabilitation she required, as well as the wound care she required, were a direct result of this injury. She remained bedbound for many months which is also a direct result of this injury.

As of July 25th of the following year, her progress indicated that she was permanently partially disabled due to her injury. According to the American Medical Association Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 6th Edition, Ms. D has 25% whole person impairment.

Prior to the incident, Ms. D’s activities included being independent, living on her own, and able to perform activities of daily living. Since the October 16th fall, Jeanette D has had to go through a very long, very frustrating, and very painful course of surgical intervention, rehabilitation, therapy, medication, and routine follow-ups. During this time, Ms. D has not been able to live independently and has been forced to reside in a nursing home in a wheelchair.

The parties reached agreement to resolve Ms. D’s allegations for $510,000 after engaging in mediation.

Drunk driver proceeding down the wrong way of a highway and struck the plaintiff head-on.  The drunk driver was over served that evening by 3 bars. Claims were brought against the driver and all three bars. Plaintiff suffered multiple orthopedic injuries including an ankle injury requiring surgery.

More than 30% of all nursing homes experience some form of resident abuse. Nearly 1/3 of all nursing homes have residents that are subject to abuse, whether it’s by staff or other residents. These include malnutrition, physical abuse, psychological distress, exploitation, neglect, and sexual abuse. Additionally, at least 33%, up to 85% of the counties with approximately 1.6 million nursing home residents suffer from dehydration or malnutrition on a yearly basis. Dehydration has become a severe problem and pandemic in nursing homes across the country.

Mr. W was admitted to a well-known nursing home, his family believing the broken promise that the nursing home would take care of their loved one. During his stay, the staff failed to properly hydrate, monitor and provide proper care to Mr. W, leading to his untimely and preventable death.

Violations of the Massachusetts building code directly caused the death of Mr. T. 780 CMR 102.8 states, “All buildings and structures and all parts thereof, both existing and new, and all systems and equipment . . . shall be maintained in a safe, operable and sanitary condition. All homeowners must perform inspections of their property to ensure the safety of all guests. Invited guests to one’s home expect the owner will discover loose railings and will take actions to fix them. While a guest at his friends home in Lynn, Mr. T leaned against the 3rd floor deck railing while smoking a cigarette when the joint securing the railings crumbled, causing Mr. T. to fall 30 feet to the ground. Mr. Theriault was rushed to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries and perished. Mr. T was survived by his wife and son.

On March 28, 2019, at 11:35 PM, Lisa, aged 50, a resident of Nashua, NH, was traveling straight on Brook Village Road in Nashua, when a Domino’s delivery driver, while in the process of a delivery, drove past his intended destination. He intended to make an illegal U-turn. In doing so he suddenly crossed over the double yellow line, directly into the path of Lisa and her 14 year old son, causing a head-on collision. Lisa was trapped in her vehicle before the Nashua Fire and Rescue Department used the jaws of life to extract her from her car. The force of the collision fractured Lisa’s left femur bone. She needed to undergo surgery to repair itm leaving her with a permanent whole person impairment rating of 3%. For the remainder of her years, Lisa’s freedom and mobility will be limited due to one driver’s disregard for the driving rules that ensure our roads are safe.

After a Boston nightclub’s security failed to provide a reasonably safe environment to it’s customers, a fight ensued. Mr. H, a former Team Leader in the Sniper Section of the United States Army, was enjoying a cocktail with his friends when an argument ensued. Instead of de-escalating the situation and removing the offensive parties, security failed to intervene until after Mr. H, caught in the crossfire, was struck in the head, causing his retina to detach, effectively ending his career as a private security officer.

On January 7, Steve, aged 53, was traveling to work in Brighton when a trolley ran a red light and crashed into his car at a high rate of speed. Steven owned his own small business in the area and worked many hours to keep up with demand. As a result of the crash, Steven sustained injuries to his neck and shoulder requiring surgery. He was forced to hire employees to continue his business. Steven still receives treatment for his injuries and is still limited at work and while coaching his son’s little league games. He will suffer limitations for the rest of his life due to the driver’s failure to follow the safety rules and obey the traffic control signals. 

In June 2019, a 40-year-old resident of Salem, NH was riding in a vehicle as a passenger of driver on ride-share app ride. The driver negligently pulled out from a side road against a stop sign and into traffic, causing a serious collision. Due to the collision, he suffered injuries to his neck and back, including a disc herniation. He had to undergo an MRI, painful injections into his neck, and eventually neck surgery. He incurred over $75,000 in medical bills as a result of the collision.

Since his recovery he continued to suffer from neck and back pain, numbness into his arm and hands, and limitations for approximately two years. His pain and numbness limited him at work as a roofer and kept him from enjoying his life and time with his two young kids. This was avoidable and was due to the negligence of the ride-share driver.

Tragically, he passed away unexpectedly in 2021 due to a heart attack. Since his passing, compensation of $325,000 was obtained for his medical expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of what we now know were his final years. While it is not enough, it will provide some future financial security to his children.

A study from the University of Michigan found that, on average, about 63,000 buses of all types are involved in bus accidents. About 14,000 of these resulted in injuries. In our situation, Bus Company distributed Safety Bulletins to Driver to address safety issues. These issues included potential for injuries at the rear doors of the bus. Bus Company was required by Federal Law to report serious injuries to the United States Department of Transportation. Furthermore, Bus Company was required to remain ADA compliant and train employees regarding the needs of elderly passengers. Bus Company reported injuries to its insurance company but failed to investigate or take corrective measures internally.

On March 6th, Ms. E was a passenger on a Bus Company bus at Logan Airport. She attempted to exit the rear door of the bus at her Terminal. She requested help with her bag, however, she was ignored. As she attempted to exit, the rear door caught her foot and she fell. Bus Company’s own safety procedures require the bus be stopped within one foot of the curb to allow safe exit by its passengers. This reduces the distance between the bus and the sidewalk allowing for a safe step onto the sidewalk. When Ms. E exited the bus, it was over two feet from the curb.

Accordingly, Driver ignored Bus Company’s own Safety Rules. Bus Company failed to train and monitor its drivers to follow its Safety Rules.

The fall resulted in a Weber Type B distal fibula fracture of Ms. E’s right ankle, requiring surgery and the insertion of hardware. Ms. E’s doctor’s medical opinion is that Ms. E has a 12% impairment of the right lower extremity which is equivalent to 8% of the whole person solely from the injury of March 6th.

Rather than risk the uncertainty of trial, Ms. E. resolved her claims against Bus Company at mediation for $305,000.

In July 2020, a 60-year-old Malden, MA man was a passenger in a medical transport vehicle. His driver, despite it being his job to do so, failed to pay attention to the stopping vehicles in front of him and slammed into the vehicle in front of him. Upon impact, he lost control of the vehicle and struck a nearby building. He was transported by ambulance to Massachusetts General Hospital with complaints of back and neck pain, as well as dizziness, disorientation, and other head injury symptoms. 

The passenger has a complicated medical history including prior neck and back pain with a prior neck surgery, as well as mental health conditions with opiate dependence issues. Following this collision, he was admitted for a lengthy hospital stay and in-patient rehab stay due to worsening of his pain, exacerbations of his mental health conditions resulting in the need for hospitalization.

While in the hospital and rehab, he was forced from his home. He could not do any of his normal activities, take care of his aging mother, or enjoy he free time. He essentially lost two months of his life due to the driver’s negligence. Despite his past conditions and complications, he received $250,000 for his two-month hospital stay.

Our client was rear-ended and suffered painful injuries. But because there wasn’t a lot of obvious damage to his car, the insurance company refused to pay him any money, arguing that his injuries were preexisting. Attorney Michelle Newton believed in our client and refused to be intimidated by the insurance company’s legal team. Using the latest technology and extensive knowledge of the law, Michelle was able to secure $250,000 in damages for our client.

Marie slipped on a wet floor at a nursing home while working as a health aid, causing her to be out of work for an extended period of time and require significant medical care.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over one million Americans suffer a slip, trip, and fall injuries and over 17,000 people die in the U.S. annually because of these injuries.

It is the responsibility of a business owner who is deriving profit from members of the community to make sure the property is safe for all members of the community.

On July 20th, the Restaurant opened its business to members of our community. The front steps were not in compliance with the building code. Specifically, the railing failed to extend pass the last step and was not graspable in violation of the Massachusetts State Building Code, 6th Edition. Ms. C, after enjoying dinner at the restaurant with her husband, walks down the front stairs attempting to use the railing. She is 80 and she is careful. As she takes her last step, with no railing available, she falls fracturing her left hip, requiring surgery and rehabilitation.

Ms. C’s can still lift and carry up to 10 pounds; stand and walk for 2-3 hours per day; occasionally climb stairs without discomfort and occasionally stoop, crouch, and kneel. Further, Ms. C. is not able to walk at a reasonable pace on rough or uneven surfaces.

After a 4-hour mediation only 19 months following the injury, Ms. C was compensated $200,000 for her losses.

Based on the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and National Automotive Sampling System General Estimates System (NASS-GES) data, about 40 percent of the estimated 5,811,000 crashes that occurred in the United States in 2018 were intersection-related crashes. Failure to pay attention and yield the right of way results in life altering crashes.

On August 26th, Mr. J was operating a box truck in the scope of his employment with a local construction company when he failed to pay attention and yield the right of way to Ms. R as he attempted a left turn from a convenience store parking lot in Keene, New Hampshire. Mr. J’s box truck struck Ms. R’s vehicle. The force of the impact caused the 76-year-old Ms. R’s right femur to snap, requiring the surgical implantation of hardware. At the time of discharge from the hospital one month later, Ms. R was utilizing a walker with weight bearing as tolerated. She continued to need assistance with some most of her activities of daily living, most importantly, stair walking.

Ms. R received a $200,000 settlement 13 months after the crash, without ever stepping foot inside a courtroom. This money was to compensate her for the difficulties she experiences when she tries to drive. She lives alone and can no longer go to the grocery, pharmacy, hairdresser, or doctor on her own. She must rely on others to help her with activities she was performing on her own herself only the day before the crash.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over one million Americans suffer a slip, trip, and fall injuries and over 17,000 people die in the U.S. annually because of these injuries.

It is the responsibility of a business owner who is deriving profit from members of the community to make sure the property is safe for all members of the community.

On July 20th, the Restaurant opened its business to members of our community. The front steps were not in compliance with the building code. Specifically, the railing failed to extend pass the last step and was not graspable in violation of the Massachusetts State Building Code, 6th Edition. Ms. C, after enjoying dinner at the restaurant with her husband, walks down the front stairs attempting to use the railing. She is 80 and she is careful. As she takes her last step, with no railing available, she falls fracturing her left hip, requiring surgery and rehabilitation.

Ms. C’s can still lift and carry up to 10 pounds; stand and walk for 2-3 hours per day; occasionally climb stairs without discomfort and occasionally stoop, crouch, and kneel. Further, Ms. C. is not able to walk at a reasonable pace on rough or uneven surfaces.

After a 4-hour mediation only 19 months following the injury, Ms. C was compensated $200,000 for her losses.

Each year, more than one in four older adults aged 65 and older will fall. Among older Americans, falls are the number one cause of injuries and death from injury. This represents 29 million falls, 3 million emergency department visits, 800,000 hospitalizations, and 28,000 deaths. In July of 2019, the exterior stairs at a busy Massachusetts restaurant were in a defective condition in violation of the State Building Code; the handrails did not meet the requirements for grasping, nor did it extend past the last riser as required. Mrs. C, age 86, after enjoying a meal with her husband, exited the restaurant and attempted to descend the stairs. As she reached the last step the railing just ended and she had nothing to hold onto, falling to the concrete slab. The two clear code violations that caused Mrs. C’s fall. Mrs. C suffered a fractured femur requiring surgical intervention followed by a long recovery. As of February of the following year, an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. S., opined that her progress indicated that she was permanently partially disabled due to her injury. According to the American Medical Association Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 6th Edition, Mrs. C has a 17% whole person impairment causally-related to the fall in July of 2019. The parties reached agreement to resolve Mrs. C’s allegations for $200,000 after engaging in mediation.

Our client was employed as an EMS technician when he suffered a disc herniation. The insurance company didn’t want to cover the full costs of his medical treatment and lost wages, but Attorney David DiCenso fought hard and secured $175,000 in compensation for our client.

Dionisia was a passenger in a car traveling on Route 24 in Stoughton when another car sped up to pass them and tried to change lanes, causing the driver of her car to swerve, strike that car, and then hit the guardrail. She sustained injuries that included a punctured liver, internal bleeding, a ruptured spleen and a few broken ribs. Fortunately, she was fully recovered after 6 months.

The plaintiff, Mr. P, was a customer at a well known multinational retail store, utilizing pharmacy services. When a dirty needle was left on the counter of the pharmacy, Mr. P was stuck with it. causing Mr. P to sustain serious insured.  The staff failed to follow safety protocols and procedures which lead to this avoidable event.

In August, 2021, a 64 Chelsea resident was on his way home from his night custodian job and was traveling over the Tobin Bridge. A drunk driver lost control of his vehicle at high speed on the bridge and pushed our client’s vehicle in the guardrail of the bridge; the only thing keeping him from going over the edge. 

In the collision, the drunk driving victim suffered a torn ligament and fracture in his thumb which required surgery to repair. He incurred over $10,000 in medical expenses and $12,000 in lost wages. He also suffered the pain, limitations, and mental and emotional impact of this serious collision in injuries. All because of a negligent drunk driver. He received compensation of $100,000 for this loss.

When Curtis jumped into a friend’s car to head down to the local restaurant to enjoy some good food and karaoke, he never expected his life to be changed forever.  The driver lost control of the car and drove it head first into a brick building. He felt a sharp agonizing pain in his shoulder and when he looked down he noticed that his shoulder was dislocated.  The shoulder was reset and imaging showed that he sustained a fracture of the humerus bone and a rotator cuff tear.  He underwent physical therapy and a round of injections but after he experienced little to no improvement in his pain level or range of motion, he underwent surgical repair of the joint.  He was unable to work over the course of his 18 months of treatment and healing.  The case resolved for the maximum available coverage

In the early hours of a cold Sunday Morning in March, the C. Family, a family of 5, including 3 children under the age of 7, were traveling home from their vacation.  They expected to arrive home and catch a few hours of sleep before unpacking and getting ready for the next work week.  Out of nowhere, a drunk driver came flying down the highway and slammed them into the cement median before crashing into another vehicle. The windows in their car shattered causing cuts and abrasions to all 5 family members and the youngest was trapped in his car seat and had to be extricated by the emergency response teams.

When 61 year old David C. was cut off on I95 near Attleboro on September 13, 2015, his Dodge Truck hit the guardrail and rolled over. The other driver fled the scene. David tore his right rotator cuff, his bicep was torn from the bone, he suffered a concussion, and had some major facial bruising and cuts around his eyes. Because the other driver fled, David had to make a claim against his own insurance company using the uninsured motorist portion of his policy. He had a maximum of $100,000 in coverage. His own insurance company only offered us $12,000 for his pain and suffering. We refused to accept it and the arbitrator awarded him $35,091 for his pain and suffering, plus his medical bills, for a total of $91,248.92.

Ms. A was stopped at a red light at the intersection of Mendon Road and Cass Ave in Woonsocket, Rhode Island when she was rear-ended by another driver. Unfortunately for Ms. A, this crash added to her medical concerns as she had recently been diagnosed with cancer and kidney disease. The added stress from the car accident was overwhelming for Ms. A. Still, we assured her that we would take care of everything so she could focus on getting better and treating her other illnesses.

The other driver’s policy had limits of $50,000, and the insurance company only offered $25,000 to compensate Ms. A for her pain and suffering. We believed that Ms. A was entitled to far more than that, as her crash-related injuries made dealing with her other illnesses much more difficult. Ultimately, we were able to get Ms. A the policy limits of $50,000 and an additional $25,000 through her own underinsured motorist policy. A settlement of $75,000 has provided Ms. A with peace of mind knowing her two daughters will be taken care of.

When Emma took a plane from Florida to Boston for her son’s engagement party, she expected the trip to be fun and full of joy.  When she arrived at Logan Airport, however, the Airline did not properly maintain their gate and she tripped over a loose carpet tile.  This caused her to fall and fracture her arm. Instead of attending her son’s engagement party and reconnecting with friends and family, she found herself in excruciating pain at the emergency room. A couple days later she took a return flight home to Florida where she treated with an orthopedic doctor and occupational therapy for approximately 5 months.  The Airline initially refused to accept responsibility. 

On November 18, 2019, Anastasia was rear ended on Route 24 South while in stop and go traffic due to another driver failing to maintain a safe distance. Anastasia was jostled within the vehicle and transported by ambulance for emergency evaluation. Anastasia sustained multiple contusions and ligament sprains and was experiencing back and leg pain following the crash. She was out of work for 3 months and imaging revealed a protruding disc in Anastasia’s back. She diligently went through physical therapy treatment to recover from her injuries but received an offer that was inadequate to compensate her for all she endured through no fault of her own. In the end, we obtained a settlement for the policy limits of $50,000 to compensate Anastasia

On January 11, 2019, Mr. and Mrs. S were traveling on I-495 south near Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Traffic was building up ahead, and Mr. S slowed the vehicle down. The Defendant, who was not paying attention, slammed into the back of Ms. S’s vehicle while they were minding their own business, propelling it across 3 lanes of traffic, into the breakdown lane. Ms. S suffered a concussion, a rib fracture, back pain, shoulder pain, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms which prevented her from planning activities with her husband and friends, gardening, going to the beach, attending book clubs, and traveling. $42,050.00.

When Christina was a passenger on her way home traveling on Gorham Street in Lowell, she didn’t expect that she would get in a car crash and need elbow surgery. Unfortunately, the insurance policies for the vehicles involved only totaled $40,000, and no one had personal assets to pursue. While her injuries were significant and entitled her to the full $40,000, the insurance companies took a ridiculous position and refused to compensate her. She hired us 15 months after the crash and after a year of hard work, we settled the case for all of the available money.

On May 26, 2021, Janepher was minding her business as a passenger in a vehicle when the driver began speeding on a rainy highway. As a result of the driver’s negligence, the vehicle flipped over, causing Janepher to strike her head, sustaining abrasions requiring staples. She suffered from pain in her neck, back, and knee and suffered daily headaches for weeks which greatly interfered with her job training to become a nursing assistant. She also experienced increased anxiety being on the road after the collision. Ultimately, Janepher recovered form her injuries after treating for 25 weeks. With our help, all Janepher’s medical bills were paid and she received a settlement of $35,000 from the driver’s insurance company

When the defendant flew down 1-95 South onto the I-93 South exit ramp, his excessive speed caused him to crash into Mr. D, a 28-year-old resident of Medford. For less than a year, Mr. D dealt with the neck and back pain that accompanied the usual activities that he had been able to do with ease. Specifically, his sleep was disrupted for weeks, he had difficulty concentrating and became irritable to his co-workers, causing him to receive a poor performance review and being passed over for a promotion.

Mr. T was going straight down a street when the Defendant coming in opposite direction, fell asleep at the wheel, swerved over double yellow, and hit him head on. After a diagnosis of a sprain of cervical spine, sprain of ligaments of thoracic spine, Muscle spasm of back, and Sprain of ribs, Mr. Tufts completed a recovery plan consistent of physical therapy, chiropractic treatment, and primary care physician visits, over a 16-month period. A claim filed against the BI Company settled for the policy limits of $20K, and the UIM claim settled for the full additional of $5K, for a total settlement of all available insurance money of $25K.

When the Defendant driver decided to illegally travel through a bus only lane in violation of Article VII Section 7 of the Traffic Rules and Regulations of the City of Boston, he crashed into Ms. K, a 54-year-old resident of Dorchester, who was exiting a shopping plaza on American Legion Highway, and then fled the scene. He was located and prosecuted. Ms. K’s neck and back injuries impacted every step she took, every time she stood or sat down, and prevented her from fully enjoying her life for a relatively short period of time.

Mr. A was driving straight down a two-lane road when suddenly the Defendant attempted to maneuver around a bus in the left lane, but clipped the rear-end of the bus, propelling his vehicle directly into Mr. Alcindor’s travel lane, causing a major pile up. After being transported to the hospital by ambulance, and being diagnosed with a blunt fore trauma injury to his right shin that made it difficult to walk for a few weeks, as well as a lumbar spine sprain and strain. After 6 months of consistent chiropractic treatment, Mr. Alcindor’s case was submitted to arbitration, where he was awarded $18K by the arbitrator.

In 2017, Brady’s life was changed forever in a traumatic accident leaving him with a brain injury that resulted in him being unable to walk. Since 2017, Brady has been relearning how to walk without assistance through physical therapy and rehabilitation. After finishing his physical therapy appointment on September 3, 2021 in Charlestown, MA, Brady was waiting for his ride at the roundabout outside the physical therapy facility when a transportation van reversed into him, sending him abruptly to the pavement. Brady required help from staff and was put in a wheelchair and taken to the emergency room where he was diagnosed with multiple contusions. While Brady’s treatment was minimal, his visit to the emergency room and setback in confidence in walking without assistance ultimately entitled him to a settlement in the amount of $17,000 from the van driver’s insurance company.