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Our client was a New Mexico resident visiting family in Richmond. She was crossing Broad Street at a crosswalk in Church Hill when she was hit and knocked to the ground by a car that failed to yield. She sustained a mild traumatic brain injury and fracture to her knee that required an open reduction internal fixation of the left tibial plateau, performed at VCU. Following discharge at VCU, the plaintiff received rehabilitative care at Manor Care Health Services before returning to New Mexico. Any further treatment in New Mexico was complicated by the coronavirus pandemic. We were able to settle the case before trial for $475,000, sparing our client from having to fly to Virginia for a lengthy and emotional trial.
Our client suffered from significant chemical burns in the course of his employment. The burns resulted in permanent nerve damage and chronic pain in his arms and chest. Our attorney settled the case for $300,000.
Our client was attempting to make a left-hand turn on a motorcycle when the motorcycle was struck by a car, causing our client to be thrown from the motorcycle. Our client suffered multiple rib fractures, a traumatic brain injury, collapsed vertebrae, contusion of the lung, and a laceration. Following intensive discovery and negotiations, the parties settled the case for $250,000.
Our client was traveling down a sidewalk in Richmond in his wheelchair when a SUV backed into him, knocking him out of his wheelchair and to the ground. Our client sustained serious injuries to his back and left leg that resulted in a lumbar fusion. The case was settled shortly before trial for the policy limits of $250,000.
Our client sustained a head injury while assessing a quote on the job. A coworker went up on a ladder to look at a unit in a hotel kitchen, when the coworker touched the unit a large ceiling tile fell and landed on our client’s head. The injury led to significant neurological abnormalities, which were all contested by the insurance company. Our attorney was able to negotiate a settlement of $207,733, plus funding of a Medicare Set-Aside annuity.
While operating his vehicle, another driver veered into our client’s lane, causing him to swerve to avoid a collision and resulting in him losing control, striking an embankment and coming to rest in a wooded area. The client sustained serious injury, including breaking both of his legs, serious foot fractures, several broken ribs, and a lacerated liver. A settlement was reached in pre-suit for $200,000.
Our client was on the job, outside in the snow, dealing with a truck driver when snow and ice got trapped in our client’s shoe and caused him to slip and fall. Our client injured both knees in the fall. Our attorney settled the case for $195,000.
The client was driving a work vehicle through a construction zone when the tractor ahead slowed down with no break lights, when our client slowed down the tractor in behind rear-ended the client, causing the client to hit the tractor ahead. Our client injured both knees, the lower back, and neck. Our attorney settled the case for $194,070.
Our client sustained a back injury while on the job. While attempting to clean out gutters that were out of immediate reach, our client was hoisted upwards and, during this process, sustained injuries to his back and lower extremities. The injuries resulted in our client requiring a cane for ambulation. Our attorney settled the case for $160,000.
 Our client was operating his motorcycle and, while turning right, a car crashed into him causing our client to be thrown onto the car’s windshield. The crash resulted in serious injuries and permanent impairments to our client. Following the exchange of discovery, the parties reached a settlement of $200,000 at Mediation, ending the litigation process.
Our client was driving a motor scooter when an accident occurred, rendering our client unconscious and him suffering a head injury, hand fracture, rib fracture, and neck and arm contusions. Following intensive discovery, the parties reached a settlement of $249,000 during Mediation, sparing the client from an emotional and lengthy trial.
Our client was shopping for groceries at a big box retailer when she slipped on a substance on the floor near an over-stacked pallet. As a result of the fall our client sustained serious and permanent injuries to her knee that required surgical repair. The case settled at Mediation prior to trial for $265,000, sparing the client from an emotional and lengthy trial.
Our client was a back-seat passenger in a vehicle when the driver lost control, drove off the road, hit a curb and crashed into a tree. Our client sustained serious and permanent injuries, emotional injury, and loss of earning capacity. The case settled prior to trial for $300,000.
Our client was side swiped by another vehicle attempting to merge into the client’s lane without seeing the client. Our client sustained a mild brain injury due to the car accident. We settled the case before the trial date for $175,000.
Our attorney was a 59-year-old who was rear-ended driving a small vehicle at approximately 6 am on July 8, 2016 in Manassas on his way to work. The collision resulted in no visible damage to his vehicle with the exception of a hitch that was bent slightly upwards. Defendant testified at her deposition that she was going about 35 miles per hour when the collision occurred.
Five hours after the crash, Plaintiff left work to go to the ER, where he complained of neck pain and was released shortly thereafter. Three days later he returned to the ER complaining of back pain radiating into his legs. After subsequently seeing his primary care physician, he was referred to pain management who ordered an MRI of his lower back which revealed multilevel degenerative disc disease and a disc bulge with protrusion at L5-S1. Plaintiff treated conservatively and was given an injection at that level in September 2016 which provided him with 90 percent relief as reported on follow-up with his doctor in December 2016. Plaintiff did not return for treatment until January 2019 when he returned to pain management and subsequently received an additional injection. At trial the Plaintiff testified that his back pain returned after approximately six months, but he did not seek any treatment because he was afraid the doctor would tell him he had to have surgery, which would make it more difficult for him to care for his wife, who is disabled and has mobility concerns. Plaintiff incurred approximately $15,000 in medical bills and $10,000 in lost wages.
At trial, Plaintiff’s pain management doctor testified he would need future injections or a lumbar fusion, with projected costs for each between $105,000 and $125,000. The defense argued at trial that plaintiff’s ongoing issues after December 2016 were related to pre-existing back issues and unrelated to the subject motor vehicle collision.
The pre-trial settlement offer was $40,000 dollars. The jury deliberated approximately one hour and returned a verdict of $250,000 in compensatory damages, the amount requested in closing arguments.
GMA’s client was injured as a result of a rear-end collision in the greater Richmond area. The crash occurred a little after 9 pm in early 2017 and the at-fault driver was driving a company vehicle on his way to pick his son up from a school activity. The client was taken to VCU hospital where she was diagnosed with comminuted split-depressed fracture of the lateral tibial plateau and underwent surgical repair. Suit was filed seven months after the crash and was set for trial in October 2018. Just a few weeks prior to trial the insurance company issued a reservation of rights, claiming there was no coverage afforded the driver because he was operating the vehicle outside the scope of the company’s use limitations. The parties agreed to mediate and reached a settlement of $700,000.
Our client suffered a traumatic brain injury after being assaulted and knocked to the ground while fueling his logging truck during the course of his employment. After the insurance carriers denied liability, a lawsuit was commenced, and the matter was tried before a jury of his peers. Following three days of testimony and compelling arguments made by our trial attorneys, the jury returned a verdict in favor of our client in the amount $1,250,000.
Our client was injured at work when he was sprayed by a leaking tank of nitric acid causing severe burns to his upper extremity and torso. The client received approximately three years of wage loss benefits and medical treatment before we were able to negotiate a lump sum settlement for $300,000 on his behalf.
Our client was killed in an industrial accident when an unauthorized worker was operating an overhead crane and pinned our client between the crane and a beam. Our client, a beloved father of four minor children, died on route to the hospital. After suit was filed and extensive discovery was conducted by all parties, our trial attorneys were able to negotiate a settlement prior to trial in the amount of $4,700,000.
Our attorney was a 59-year-old who was rear-ended driving a small vehicle at approximately 6 am on July 8, 2016 in Manassas on his way to work. The collision resulted in no visible damage to his vehicle with the exception of a hitch that was bent slightly upwards. Defendant testified at her deposition that she was going about 35 miles per hour when the collision occurred.
Five hours after the crash, Plaintiff left work to go to the ER, where he complained of neck pain and was released shortly thereafter. Three days later he returned to the ER complaining of back pain radiating into his legs. After subsequently seeing his primary care physician, he was referred to pain management who ordered an MRI of his lower back which revealed multilevel degenerative disc disease and a disc bulge with protrusion at L5-S1. Plaintiff treated conservatively and was given an injection at that level in September 2016 which provided him with 90 percent relief as reported on follow-up with his doctor in December 2016. Plaintiff did not return for treatment until January 2019 when he returned to pain management and subsequently received an additional injection. At trial the Plaintiff testified that his back pain returned after approximately six months, but he did not seek any treatment because he was afraid the doctor would tell him he had to have surgery, which would make it more difficult for him to care for his wife, who is disabled and has mobility concerns. Plaintiff incurred approximately $15,000 in medical bills and $10,000 in lost wages.
At trial, Plaintiff’s pain management doctor testified he would need future injections or a lumbar fusion, with projected costs for each between $105,000 and $125,000. The defense argued at trial that plaintiff’s ongoing issues after December 2016 were related to pre-existing back issues and unrelated to the subject motor vehicle collision.
The pre-trial settlement offer was $40,000 dollars. The jury deliberated approximately one hour and returned a verdict of $250,000 in compensatory damages, the amount requested in closing arguments.
GMA’s client was injured as a result of a rear-end collision in the greater Richmond area. The crash occurred a little after 9 pm in early 2017 and the at-fault driver was driving a company vehicle on his way to pick his son up from a school activity. The client was taken to VCU hospital where she was diagnosed with comminuted split-depressed fracture of the lateral tibial plateau and underwent surgical repair.
Suit was filed seven months after the crash and was set for trial in October 2018. Just a few weeks prior to trial the insurance company issued a reservation of rights, claiming there was no coverage afforded the driver because he was operating the vehicle outside the scope of the company’s use limitations. The parties agreed to mediate and reached a settlement of $700,000.
Our client was injured at work when he was sprayed by a leaking tank of nitric acid causing severe burns to his upper extremity and torso. The client received approximately three years of wage loss benefits and medical treatment before we were able to negotiate a lump sum settlement for $300,000 on his behalf.
While at work, our client injured his back while lifting a box. After paying for the client’s back surgery and over three years of wage loss benefits, the insurance carrier had interest in settlement. We were able to negotiate them up from an initial offer of $75,000 to a lump sum settlement in the amount of $120,000.
Abogados del demandante:Â Theodore Briscoe
clienta sufriĂł un choque por detrás y sufriĂł distensiones en los mĂşsculos de la columna. NecesitĂł fisioterapia y tratamiento quiropráctico durante más de un año. El seguro hizo una oferta baja y le negĂł la cobertura de su tratamiento más allá de los 60 dĂas a partir de la fecha del accidente. La clienta sufriĂł un choque por detrás y sufriĂł distensiones en los mĂşsculos de la columna. NecesitĂł fisioterapia y tratamiento quiropráctico durante más de un año. El seguro hizo una oferta baja y le negĂł la cobertura de su tratamiento más allá de los 60 dĂas a partir de la fecha del accidente.
Abogados del demandante:Â Theodore Briscoe
Client fue atropellado por un conductor que se dio a la fuga. El seguro inicialmente habĂa negado la responsabilidad. Pudo resolver el caso por los lĂmites máximos de la polĂtica. El cliente tampoco estaba asegurado y tenĂa facturas mĂ©dicas en exceso más allá de los lĂmites de la pĂłliza. Pudo negociar una reducciĂłn de gravamen con la ProcuradurĂa General para que el cliente reciba efectivo de su acuerdo.
Nuestro cliente se lesionĂł mientras trabajaba, cuando resbalĂł con aceite en el piso y se cayĂł, aterrizando sobre su lado derecho y lastimándose severamente su hombro derecho. El trabajador lesionado se habĂa sometido a una reparaciĂłn fallida del manguito rotador, antes de ser remitido a un segundo cirujano, quien realizĂł la cirugĂa con Ă©xito. Nuestro abogado presentĂł el caso en una audiencia ante la ComisiĂłn y ganĂł un Premio para nuestro cliente por OpiniĂłn Escrita del Comisionado Adjunto. AdjudicaciĂłn por beneficios por pĂ©rdida de salario (pagos continuos de $ 618.17 / semana), más una compensaciĂłn por beneficios mĂ©dicos de por vida y pago y autorizaciĂłn para cirugĂa de reparaciĂłn del manguito rotador y tratamiento mĂ©dico relacionado. (El valor actual total del premio se estima en $ 120,000).
Abogados del demandante:Â Richard H. Talbot
Mientras estaba en el trabajo, nuestro cliente se lesionĂł la espalda al levantar una caja. DespuĂ©s de pagar la cirugĂa de espalda del cliente y más de tres años de beneficios por pĂ©rdida de salario, la compañĂa de seguros tuvo interĂ©s en llegar a un acuerdo. Pudimos negociarlos desde una oferta inicial de $ 75,000 hasta un acuerdo de suma global por un monto de $ 120,000.
El fallecido muriĂł mientras conducĂa su motocicleta en la carretera y la responsabilidad fue inicialmente disputada. Finalmente, Geoff McDonald & Associates pudo resolver el caso con toda la cobertura disponible y asegurar el mejor resultado posible para la esposa y la familia del fallecido.
Nuestro cliente sufriĂł lesiones graves en la espalda, el hombro izquierdo y el cuello mientras trabajaba, reparando una unidad de aire acondicionado en el techo de un edificio comercial. La lesiĂłn en el cuello requiriĂł una cirugĂa de fusiĂłn espinal cervical y una fisioterapia extensa, asĂ como un tratamiento continuo. DespuĂ©s de recibir una oferta de $ 20,000 de la compañĂa de seguros, nuestro abogado pudo negociar esa cantidad a $ 100,000, más el financiamiento de una anualidad de Medicare Apartada, junto con el pago de facturas mĂ©dicas pendientes.
Abogados del demandante:Â Justin M. Sheldon, Frank H. Hupfl, Geoffrey R. McDonald, Richmond
demandante era un hombre de 59 años que fue chocado por detrás conduciendo un vehĂculo pequeño aproximadamente a las 6 am el 8 de julio de 2016 en Manassas el su forma de trabajar. La colisiĂłn no provocĂł daños visibles en su vehĂculo, a excepciĂłn de un enganche que estaba ligeramente doblado hacia arriba. La acusada testificĂł en su declaraciĂłn que iba a unas 35 millas por hora cuando ocurriĂł la colisiĂłn.
Cinco horas despuĂ©s del accidente, el demandante dejĂł el trabajo para ir a la sala de emergencias, donde se quejĂł de dolor de cuello y fue dado de alta poco despuĂ©s. Tres dĂas despuĂ©s regresĂł a la sala de emergencias quejándose de dolor de espalda que se irradiaba hacia sus piernas. Posteriormente, despuĂ©s de ver a su mĂ©dico de atenciĂłn primaria, lo remitieron a control del dolor, quien ordenĂł una resonancia magnĂ©tica de la espalda baja que revelĂł una enfermedad degenerativa del disco en varios niveles y un abultamiento del disco con protuberancia en L5-S1. El demandante fue tratado de manera conservadora y recibiĂł una inyecciĂłn a ese nivel en septiembre de 2016, lo que le proporcionĂł un alivio del 90 por ciento, segĂşn lo informado en el seguimiento con su mĂ©dico en diciembre de 2016. El demandante no regresĂł para recibir tratamiento hasta enero de 2019 cuando regresĂł al manejo del dolor y posteriormente recibiĂł una inyecciĂłn adicional. En el juicio, el demandante testificĂł que su dolor de espalda regresĂł despuĂ©s de aproximadamente seis meses, pero no buscĂł ningĂşn tratamiento porque temĂa que el mĂ©dico le dijera que tenĂa que someterse a una cirugĂa, lo que le dificultarĂa más el cuidado de su esposa. , que está discapacitado y tiene problemas de movilidad. El demandante incurriĂł en aproximadamente $ 15,000 en facturas mĂ©dicas y $ 10,000 en salarios perdidos.
En el juicio, el mĂ©dico de manejo del dolor del demandante testificĂł que necesitarĂa inyecciones en el futuro o una fusiĂłn lumbar, con costos proyectados para cada uno entre $ 105,000 y $ 125,000. La defensa argumentĂł en el juicio que los problemas en curso del demandante despuĂ©s de diciembre de 2016 estaban relacionados con problemas de espalda preexistentes y no estaban relacionados con la colisiĂłn del vehĂculo de motor en cuestiĂłn.
La oferta de conciliación previa al juicio fue de $ 40,000 dólares. El jurado deliberó aproximadamente una hora y emitió un veredicto de $ 250,000 en daños compensatorios, la cantidad solicitada en los alegatos finales.
Abogados del Demandante:Â Richard H. Talbot.
Nuestro cliente resultĂł herido en el trabajo cuando fue rociado por un tanque de ácido nĂtrico que goteaba y le causĂł quemaduras graves en la extremidad superior y el torso. El cliente recibiĂł aproximadamente tres años de beneficios por pĂ©rdida de salario y tratamiento mĂ©dico antes de que pudiĂ©ramos negociar un acuerdo de suma global de $ 300,000 en su nombre.
Nuestro cliente sufriĂł una lesiĂłn en el ojo despuĂ©s de ser golpeado por una lima de metal durante la clase de dibujo mientras asistĂa a la escuela secundaria. DespuĂ©s de recibir una denegaciĂłn de responsabilidad por parte de la compañĂa de seguros, nuestros abogados pudieron llegar a un acuerdo a travĂ©s de la mediaciĂłn por un monto de $ 350,000.
Geoff McDonald & Associates obtuvo un acuerdo previo de $ 450,000.00 para un cliente con una lesiĂłn cerebral traumática y una cirugĂa de revisiĂłn de fusiĂłn lumbar luego de un choque trasero.
Abogados del demandante: Justin M. Sheldon y Geoff R. McDonald, Richmond
El cliente de GMA resultĂł herido como resultado de una colisiĂłn por alcance en el área metropolitana de Richmond. El accidente ocurriĂł poco despuĂ©s de las 9 pm a principios de 2017 y el conductor culpable estaba conduciendo un vehĂculo de la empresa cuando iba a recoger a su hijo de una actividad escolar. La cliente fue llevada al hospital de la VCU donde se le diagnosticĂł una fractura conminuta con depresiĂłn dividida de la meseta tibial lateral y se sometiĂł a reparaciĂłn quirĂşrgica. La demanda se presentĂł siete meses despuĂ©s del accidente y se programĂł para el juicio en octubre de 2018. Solo unas semanas antes del juicio, la compañĂa de seguros emitiĂł una reserva de derechos, alegando que no habĂa cobertura otorgada al conductor porque estaba operando el vehĂculo fuera del alcance. de las limitaciones de uso de la empresa. Las partes acordaron mediar y alcanzaron un acuerdo de $ 700.000.
Nuestro cliente sufriĂł un traumatismo en el cuello / cabeza y una muñeca rota despuĂ©s de que su vehĂculo fuera atropellado por un conductor ebrio mientras estaba detenido en un semáforo. Tras el rechazo de una oferta de liquidaciĂłn de $ 325,000, nuestro equipo de litigios presentĂł una demanda. Poco tiempo despuĂ©s, pudimos llegar a un acuerdo exitoso para nuestro cliente por un monto de $ 860,000.
Abogados del demandante:Â Geoffrey R. McDonald, Frank H. Hupfl, Justin M. Sheldon.
Nuestro cliente sufriĂł una lesiĂłn cerebral traumática despuĂ©s de ser agredido y golpeado al suelo mientras cargaba combustible en su camiĂłn maderero durante el transcurso de su empleo. DespuĂ©s de que las compañĂas de seguros negaron la responsabilidad, se iniciĂł una demanda y el asunto fue juzgado ante un jurado de sus pares. DespuĂ©s de tres dĂas de testimonio y argumentos convincentes hechos por nuestros abogados litigantes, el jurado emitiĂł un veredicto a favor de nuestro cliente por la cantidad de $ 1,250,000.
Nuestra clienta sufrió una lesión cerebral traumática, un trauma facial, una cadera dislocada y un traumatismo abdominal severo cuando fue chocada por detrás en un semáforo por un camión con remolque. La demanda se inició poco después del accidente para permitir que nuestros abogados litigantes tuvieran acceso a información imperativa de la defensa. Después de un descubrimiento intensivo, las partes llegaron a un acuerdo durante la mediación, evitando al cliente un juicio largo y emocional.
Abogados del Demandante:Â Jeffrey A. Breit y Justin M. Sheldon
Nuestro cliente murió en un accidente industrial cuando un trabajador no autorizado estaba operando una grúa aérea y sujetó a nuestro cliente entre la grúa y una viga. Nuestro cliente, amado padre de cuatro hijos menores, murió de camino al hospital. Después de que se presentó la demanda y todas las partes realizaron un amplio descubrimiento, nuestros abogados litigantes pudieron negociar un acuerdo antes del juicio por un monto de $4,700,000.
Attorneys for the Plaintiff:Â Theodore Briscoe
Client was rear-ended and suffered strains to the muscles in her spine. She required physical therapy and chiropractic treatment for more than a year. Insurance made a low offer and denied coverage of her treatment beyond 60 days from the date of the accident.Client was rear-ended and suffered strains to the muscles in her spine. She required physical therapy and chiropractic treatment for more than a year. Insurance made a low offer and denied coverage of her treatment beyond 60 days from the date of the accident.
Attorneys for the Plaintiff:Â Theodore Briscoe
Client was struck by a hit and run driver. Insurance had initially denied liability. Was able to settle the case for maximum policy limits. Client was also uninsured and had excess medical bills beyond the policy limits. Was able to negotiate a lien reduction with the OAG so that client would receive cash from her settlement.
Our client was injured while working, when he slipped on oil on the floor and fell, landing on his right side and severely injuring his right shoulder. The injured worker had undergone one unsuccessful rotator cuff repair, before being referred to a second surgeon, who successfully performed the surgery. Our attorney presented the case at a hearing before the Commission and won an Award for our client on Written Opinion by the Deputy Commissioner. Award for wage loss benefits (ongoing payments of $618.17/week), plus an award for lifetime medical benefits and payment and authorization for rotator cuff repair surgery and related medical treatment. (Total Present Value of Award is estimated at $120,000).
The deceased was killed while riding his motorcycle on the highway and liability was initially disputed. Ultimately, Geoff McDonald & Associates was able to resolve the case for all of the available coverage and secure the best result possible for the deceased’s wife and family.
Our client suffered severe injuries to his back, left shoulder and neck while at work, making repairs to an A/C Unit in the lofted ceiling of a commercial building. The neck injury required a cervical spinal fusion surgery and extensive physical therapy, as well as ongoing treatment. After receiving an offer of $20,000 from the insurance carrier, our attorney was able to negotiate that amount to $100,000, plus funding of a Medicare Set-Aside annuity, along with payment of outstanding medical bills.
Our client suffered an eye injury after being struck by a metal file during drafting class while attending high school. After receiving a denial of liability from the insurance carrier, our lawyers were able to reach a settlement through mediation in the amount of $350,000.
Geoff McDonald & Associates obtained a $450,000.00 settlement pre-suit for a client with a TBI and a lumbar fusion revision surgery following a rear-end crash.
Our client suffered neck/head trauma and a broken wrist after his vehicle was struck by a drunk driver while he was stopped at a traffic light. Upon rejection of a settlement offer of $325,000, our litigation team filed suit. Shortly thereafter, we were able to reach a successful settlement for our client in the amount of $860,000.
Our client suffered a traumatic brain injury, facial trauma, a dislocated hip and severe abdominal trauma when she was rear-ended at a traffic light by a tractor trailer. Suit was commenced shortly after the crash to allow our trial attorneys access to imperative information from the defense. Following intensive discovery, the parties reached a settlement during mediation, sparing the client from an emotional and lengthy trial.