OUTCOME: $609,203 settlement after Catastrophic Designation
Injured Worker suffered crush injury to foot at work resulting in partial foot amputation. She sustained subsequent super added injuries as a result of the foot instability.
Workers compensation
Hortman v. Gustav
Aug 13, 2013
OUTCOME: $506,018 settlement after Catastrophic designation
Injured Worker's leg was crushed at work. Eventually he required an above knee amputation.
Personal injury
Lee v. MN
N/A
OUTCOME: $231,000 settlement
Plaintiff was traveling on I-85 in rush hour traffic. She came to a stop behind an automobile that had tire difficulties. Before plaintiff could pass the vehicle in front of her, defendant rear-ended h...er vehicle at a high rate of speed, forcing it into the vehicle in front of her. Plaintiff's vehicle was totaled. Defendant's insurer certified to plaintiff's counsel that defendant had $100,000 policy limits. Plaintiff demanded policy limits in a Holt demand (See Editor's Note). After the time to respond had expired, the insurer offered $100,000 and plaintiff declined. During subsequent negotiations, the insurer acknowledged existence of an umbrella policy of $1,000,000.
Plaintiff alleged that: (1) defendant was negligent in failing to stop within an assured clear distance ahead; (2) she suffered multiple leg injuries as a direct result of the accident; and (3) defendant's insurer acted in bad faith. Plaintiff claimed $60,000 in medical specials and $16,000 in lost income.
Trucking accident
BB v. C & M Carriers
N/A
OUTCOME: $650,000.00 settlement
Plaintiff was hit by a tractor-trailer on the side of the road while having her car tire changed. She was pinned between her vehicle and the guard rail after impact. Plaintiff underwent 5 surgeries f...or crushed leg with $122,939 in medical bills.
Workers compensation
Black v. LMI
N/A
OUTCOME: $529,942.91 settlement after Order on compensability for Injured Worker at hearing
Injured Worker fell feet first 18 feet. Suffered crushed heel, as well as hip, back, and broken foot injuries. Also had psychological injuries.