A 64-year-old male bicyclist was struck by a motorist while legally crossing an intersection. The injured bicyclist sustained a severe open fracture of his right ankle, which required multiple surgeries for open reduction and internal fixation. Morrison & Wagner successfully negotiated a $2.25 million settlement.
Case Category: Case Success Stories
$2,200,000 Settlement – Negligent Spinal Surgery Causes Partial Paralysis
A 65-year-old woman underwent spinal surgery to treat spinal stenosis. Due to the use of negligent surgical technique, the surgeon invaded the dura, causing a continuous spinal fluid leak that resulted in partial paralysis. Morrison & Wagner secured a $2.2 million settlement to provide for her future care and quality of life.
$2,000,000 Settlement – Medication Error Leads to Psychiatric Confinement
A 52-year-old professional woman was misdiagnosed with attention deficit disorder by her treating psychologist and psychiatrist. She was prescribed potent medication that was contraindicated, causing her to suffer a serious mental breakdown and require confinement in a psychiatric ward. Morrison & Wagner obtained a $2 million settlement for the medical negligence and malpractice she endured.
$1,900,000 Settlement – Construction Worker Struck by Elevator, Falls from Scaffold
A 48-year-old construction worker sustained catastrophic injuries when a site elevator was negligently operated while it should have been locked out and closed. The elevator struck the worker in the head, causing him to fall from a scaffold. He sustained a concussion, severe facial lacerations, and a mandibular fracture. Morrison & Wagner achieved a $1.9 million settlement for his pain, suffering, and lost income.
$1,500,000 Award to Family of Pedestrian Killed by a Snow Plow
A 70-year-old woman was struck and killed by a snow plow truck in February. She was crossing the street when the truck accident occurred, leaving her with fatal injuries. The woman’s two daughters were left heartbroken without their mother. They turned to the well-known accident law firm of Morrison & Wagner, LLP for advice. After full consultation on the case, they sued for wrongful death, contending that the truck driver was negligent and caused the crash. The demand for financial restitution explained that the pedestrian accident could have been avoided if the negligent driver was more careful and in better control of his vehicle. The skilled accident attorney successfully negotiated a settlement and the defendants conceded to compensate the accident victim’s family $200,000.
If you or someone you know was injured due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to contact an experienced injury lawyer.
$1,400,000 Settlement – Laborer Trips over Concealed Wire at Worksite
A 56-year-old laborer was seriously injured at a construction site when he tripped over a concealed wire during the course of his employment. His injuries resulted in a permanently restricted range of motion in his right dominant hand, multiple cervical herniated discs requiring numerous epidural injections, and a significant loss of wages. Morrison & Wagner secured a $1.4 million settlement.
$1,100,000 Settlement – Child Scalded by Boiling Water on Dance Floor
A young boy suffered excruciating second- and third-degree burns due to the gross negligence of caterers who left boiling hot water pans unattended beneath chafing dishes in the immediate vicinity of a dance floor. While dancing, the child came into contact with the chafing dishes and was scalded. Morrison & Wagner secured a $1.1 million settlement for the child’s traumatic injuries.
$1,000,000 Settlement – Home Health Attendant Injured in Ambulette Crash
A female home health attendant was accompanying her patient to infusion therapy. While traveling in an ambulette, the driver lost control of the vehicle and rear-ended a stopped tow truck. The attendant sustained multiple severe maxillofacial injuries that required the surgical insertion of a metal plate in her facial orbit. Morrison & Wagner obtained a $1 million settlement for her extensive injuries.