Case Settlements
ACTUAL CASE SETTLEMENTS FROM THE LAW OFFICES OF CAROL MERCIER-LOCKE IN NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA
It just makes sense to discuss your claim with someone who is on your side first. Our priority is to maximize your recovery. While in many cases the insurance company's priority is to minimize your recovery.
*KATHY WILSON V. B. & G. PLUMBING & HEATING, INC., ET AL
Our client, Kathy Wilson, was a passenger in a car driven by her husband when suddenly a motor vehicle owned by the defendant made a left hand turn in front of the plaintiff's vehicle causing the collision. The air bag in the plaintiff's vehicle deployed and our client was struck in the face. Our client sustained severe jaw trauma and pain resulting in a TMJ injury for which she underwent two dental surgical procedures. Her medical bills totaled approximately $26,000.00. A settlement was negotiated through Mediation in the amount of $95,000.00.
*JEFFREY WILSON V. B & G. PLUMBING & HEATING, INC., ET AL
Our client, Jeffrey Wilson, was operating his motor vehicle when suddenly a motor vehicle owned by the defendant made a left hand turn in front of the plaintiff's vehicle causing the collision. The air bag in the plaintiff's vehicle deployed and our client was struck in the face. Our client sustained a back injury requiring surgery and also a front tooth loss and replacement thereof. This case was settled at Mediation, after a lawsuit was filed, but prior to trial for $175,000.00.
*DANIEL FITZPATRICK
Our client, Daniel Fitzpatrick, was operating his motorcycle when the motor vehicle, going in the opposite direction, crossed the center double line onto our client's side of the road. Our client, in an attempt to avoid a collision, hit the curb and was injured sustaining a tibial fracture. There was no contact with the other vehicle and the other vehicle did not stop. This claim was settled for our client's policy limits under his uninsured motorists coverage.
*SAM HILL V. ANDREW HERNANDEZ, ET AL
Our client, Sam Hill, a college student, was a passenger in a motor vehicle driven by the defendant, in the State of Connecticut, when suddenly the defendant took an illegal left hand turn into the pathway of an oncoming motor vehicle causing a significant collision. Our client sustained a serious head injury from which he fortunately made an excellent recovery. His medical bills totaled in excess of $76,000.00, all of which were paid prior to settlement. Settlement was negotiated, after filing suit, but prior to trial, in the amount of $685,000.00, in addition to all of the medical bills being paid.
*DONNA CLARK V. DEBORAH AND VICTOR LAWRENCE
Our client, Donna Clark, was operating her motor vehicle when a truck failed to stop for a red light, and totaled her vehicle. She sustained a left shoulder injury. This claim was Arbitrated, with an award of $120,000.00, prior to filing a law suit.
*JUDY PAUL V. DANIEL CLARK
Our client, Judy Paul, was a passenger in a motor vehicle operated by her husband when they were struck in the rear. Judy sustained a cervical injury requiring surgery. This claim was settled after Arbitration was filed, but before the claim was Arbitrated, without the necessity of filing a lawsuit. All of her medical bills, including her surgery, were paid in addition to the settlement amount of $187,500.00.
*ROSE KINCAID V. ALVAREZ REALTY CO., INC. ET AL
Our elderly client, Rose Kincaid, was injured when she fell due to a large pot hole in a parking lot. One of the most interesting things about this case was that after Mrs. Kincaid's fall, the defendant property owner bulldozed the parking lot - - removing all of the asphalt. When the insurance company representative came to our office to meet with the client, he showed pictures of a flat, packed dirt only, parking lot. Plaintiff's counsel was then able to present photos taken of the asphalt parking lot, with the large pothole, which she took soon after the accident. This case then settled prior to filing suit for $180,000.00.
DIANE PERRY V. BRADY, INC. AND CHARLES TRUMPER
Our client, Diane Perry, was a passenger in a motor vehicle that was struck in the rear by a tractor trailer truck, owned and operated by the defendants. She sustained serious injuries which totally disabled her for several months. The case was settled out of court for $975,000.00.
Please note: * NAMES CHANGED FOR CONFIDENTIAL PURPOSES