Noteworthy Cases

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Noteworthy Cases

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT/PERSONAL INJURIES

Motorcycle Accident: A 57-year-old man was riding his motorcycle to work at 3:00 a.m. He became permanently disabled after the motorcycle he was riding struck the broadside of a black cow. The black cow was standing in the middle of the road, two miles from the farm. The man’s injuries included a shattered right hip, multiple fractures to both legs, a torn rotator cuff, fractured ribs, a concussion and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Settlement: $1,000,000.00 (2015)

Car Accident: A 15-year-old boy died after a woman failed to yield and caused the vehicle in which the boy was a passenger to lose control and slam into the back of the woman’s vehicle.
Jury Verdict: $483,044.10 (2009)

Motorbike Accident on the Road with a Car — Wooster, OH — David M. Todaro Co, LPA

Car Accident: A 24-year-old woman was injured after a van ran a stop sign and hit her vehicle broadside. She suffered multiple lacerations, a shattered pelvis, a lacerated spleen and resulting splenectomy, nerve damage, lost wages and pain and suffering.
Settlement: $412,500.00 (2012)

Car Accident: A 33-year-old man was injured after a vehicle drove left of center and hit his vehicle head on. The man suffered a broken ankle, a broken leg, dislocated toes, a concussion, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Post Concussive Syndrome, lost wages and pain and suffering.
Settlement: $250,000.00 (2015)

Car Accident: A 30-year-old man was injured when a utility van ran a stop sign and his vehicle struck the utility van broadside. Our client suffered a fractured and dislocated knee, lost wages and pain and suffering.
Settlement: $160,000.00 (2013)

Car Accident: A married couple was injured as a result of a head on collision. The husband suffered from a concussion, Post Concussion Syndrome, and persistent tinnitus. The wife suffered from contusions and lacerations to her shoulder, chest, abdomen and lower legs, a fractured sternum and a broken tooth.
Settlement: $103,750.00 (2014)

Car Accident: A 39-year-old woman was injured when the vehicle she was a passenger in was hit head on. The driver of the other vehicle fell asleep at the wheel, drifted left of center striking the vehicle the woman was traveling in head on. The woman suffered broken ribs, whiplash, a knee injury and lost wages.
Settlement: $107,500.00/Policy Limit (2009)

Car Accident: An elderly woman died as a result of a head on collision. The driver of the other vehicle fell asleep at the wheel, drifted left of center striking the elderly woman’s vehicle head on and killing her.
Settlement: $102,000.00/Policy Limits (2009)

Car Accident: A young man was injured after being thrown from a vehicle in which he was a passenger. He was in a coma for several days. Additionally, he suffered from a brain hemorrhage, femur and pelvic fractures, facial fractures, and deep vein thrombosis.
Settlement: $100,000.00/Policy Limits (2013)

Motorcycle Accident: A 12-year-old boy was injured while riding as a passenger on motorcycle. He suffered multiple compound fractures, lacerations and contusions to his legs.
Settlement: $100,000.00/Policy Limits (2004)

Motorcycle Accident: A 50-year-old man was injured while riding his motorcycle after SUV cut across two lanes of traffic in an attempt to exit the highway. While changing lanes, the SUV failed to use caution causing an accident with the driver of motorcycle. The motorcycle and driver slid across the highway and ultimately became lodged in the passenger side rear wheel well of the SUV. He suffered a broken wrist, multiple ankle fractures, and road rash covering most of his body.
Settlement: $100,000.00/Policy Limits (2014)

Car Accident: A 43-year-old woman suffered multiple injuries after being rear-ended. Her injuries included permanent nerve damage, injured ribs, chest, neck, back, arm, shoulder and jaw.
Settlement: $125,050.77 (2006)

Car Accident: A 22-year-old woman was seriously injured after a pickup truck ran a stop sign and hit her vehicle broadside. She suffered a broken right ankle, a sprained left ankle, left wrist sprain, and lost wages.
Settlement: $65,000.00 (2014)

Car Accident: A 38-year-old man was injured when an elderly woman ran a stop sign causing him to hit the passenger side of her vehicle. He suffered a fractured ankle, broken teeth, and lost wages.
Settlement: $60,00.00 (2010)

Car Accident: A 33-year-old man was injured when his vehicle was hit head on by a vehicle traveling left of center. The man suffered broken ankle, abrasion to his jaw and tinnitus.
Settlement: $50,000.00/Policy Limits (2014)

Car Accident: A 9-year-old boy was injured when a car making an illegal left turn hit the vehicle he was a passenger in. The boy suffered a lacerated spleen and several contusions.
Settlement: $44,000.00 (2014)

Personal Injury: A 70-year-old man was injured when a contractor at his home dropped a chainsaw on the man’s hand while trimming trees. The man suffered an 8 cm laceration on his hand; he had to undergo surgery to repair the damage and physical therapy.
Settlement: $39,000.00 (2013)

Car Accident: A 57-year-old man was injured when a farm tractor failed to yield at a stop sign hitting the man's vehicle head-on. The man suffered a fractured femur, fractured spine, post-concussion syndrome and severe sleep apnea.

Settlement: $440,000.00 (2020)

Car vs. Pedestrian Accident: A 24-year-old woman was injured when a minivan accelerated directly into her while traversing a cross-walk in a parking lot. The woman suffered an open fracture of her lower right tibia, post-traumatic arthritis and underwent two surgeries as a result of the accident.

Settlement: $725,000.00 (2023)

Bike Accident: A 64-year-old bicyclist was injured by a dog that ran into the road, underneath the wheels of the bicycle. This bicyclist sustained brain injuries including, post-concussion syndrome, post-traumatic headaches, severe anxiety and depression, cognitive fatigue, and memory problems.

Settlement: $275,000.00 (2023)

Product Liability: A 35-year-old woman was injured by a 5-inch filet filet knife left in a meat packing bundle purchased as a Christmas gift. This woman sustained an 8 cm long laceration on the top of her right arm resulting in 9 sutures and a permanent scar.

Settlement: $70,000.00 (2023)

Car vs. Pedestrian Accident: A 46-year-old woman was hit in a driveway while unloading her car. The woman suffered several fractures to her left foot and tears to the meniscus in her left knee.

Settlement: $110,000.00 (2022)

Motorcycle Accident: A 37-year-old man was on his motorcycle and rear-ended by another motorcycle when he was slowing down to make a left turn. The man suffered abrasions to his hands and fractures to his left tibia and fibula.

Settlement: $100,000.00 (2023)

WRONGFUL DEATH

Wrongful Death: A mother of four died when a semi dump truck ran a stop sign and hit her SUV broadside. The semi dump truck pushed the SUV over 200 feet into an adjacent field where both vehicles became engulfed in flames. The semi dump truck had an air brake system that was defective and had previously been recalled.
Settlement: $1,750,000.00 (2007)

Wrongful Death: A 15-year-old boy died after a woman failed to yield and caused the vehicle in which he was a passenger to lose control and slam into the back of the woman’s vehicle.
Jury Verdict: $483,044.10 (2009)

Wrongful Death: A 57-year-old man died as the result of an assault at a gas station in high crime area. The man was accused of cutting in line at the cashier’s window. He was punched and suffered a subdural hematoma when his head hit the pavement. The gas station did not have adequate security and the employee made no attempt protect the customer during the two-minute verbal confrontation that took place directly in front of the cashier’s window. The attendant had turned off the intercom system so she could listen to the Cleveland Cavaliers playoff game. The attendant did not call 911 until more than a minute after the assault had taken place.
Settlement: $135,000.00 (2014)

Wrongful Death: An elderly woman died as a result of a head on collision. The driver of the other vehicle fell asleep at the wheel, drifted left of center striking the elderly woman’s vehicle head on and killing her.
Settlement: $102,000.00/Policy Limits (2009)

Wrongful Death: An 85-year-old, legally blind woman injured her knee when she tripped on an uneven section of the sidewalk located just outside of the entrance door of a credit union. Several people had previously complained to the credit union and the owner of the building that the sidewalk was dangerous. This knee injury required surgery which the elderly woman did not survive.
Settlement: $40,000.00 (2007)

TRUCKING LITIGATION

Trucking Litigation: A mother of four died when a semi dump truck ran a stop sign and hit her SUV broadside. The semi dump truck pushed the SUV over 200 feet into an adjacent field where both vehicles became engulfed in flames. The semi dump truck had an air brake system that was defective and had previously been recalled.
Settlement: $1,750,000.00 (2007)

Trucking Litigation: A 41-year-old male truck driver suffered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after a motorcyclist committed suicide by driving his motorcycle directly into the semi truck the man was driving.
Settlement: $30,000.00 (2013)

PRODUCT LIABILITY

Product Liability: A 9-year-old girl was eating supper with her family. The little girl bit into a piece of roast beef and pulled a veterinary needle out of her mouth.
Settlement: $5,000.00 (2012)

PREMISES LIABILITY

Premise Liability: A 57-year-old man died as the result of an assault at a gas station in high crime area. The man was accused of cutting in line at the cashier’s window. He was punched and suffered a subdural hematoma when his head hit the pavement. The gas station did not have adequate security and the employee made no attempt protect the customer during the two-minute verbal confrontation that took place directly in front of the cashier’s window. The attendant had turned off the intercom system so she could listen to the Cleveland Cavaliers playoff game. The attendant did not call 911 until more than a minute after the assault had taken place.
Settlement: $135,000.00 (2014)

Premise Liability: An 18-month-old toddler was injured after falling out of a faulty amusement train ride as the result of a defective door. The child suffered head laceration and received 40 stitches to the back of his head.
Settlement: $45,000.00 (2012)

Premise Liability: An 85-year-old, legally blind woman injured her knee when she tripped on an uneven section of the sidewalk located just outside of the entrance door of a credit union. Several people had previously complained to the credit union and the owner of the building that the sidewalk was dangerous. This knee injury required surgery which the elderly woman did not survive.
Settlement: $40,000.00 (2007)

Premise Liability: A 64-year-old man was injured after falling down a set of uneven steps outside a convenience store. He injured his hand, suffering a sprain and a ligament tear.
Settlement: $20,000.00 (2013)

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Wrongful Termination of a Schoolteacher: The teacher was compensated for lost wages, employee benefits and pension. Her teaching position was reinstated.
Settlement: $252,582.59 (2013)

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE

Medical Negligence: Surgical negligence caused a 37-year-old married male permanent nerve damage resulting in the loss of bowel, bladder and sexual function. Damages included past and future medical bills, past and future lost earnings, and past and future pain and suffering.
General Surgeon settled for $235,000. Jury Verdict against Neurosurgeon: $2,753,000.00 (2014)

Medical Negligence: A 50-year-old, married father of three was injured when a surgical nurse used an incorrect amount of gas solution during a retinal repair surgery. This error caused excessive pressure in the man’s right eye. In order to relieve the pressure, the man’s eye had to be tapped with a needle every 12 hours for one week totaling 14 taps without anesthesia. A tap involved placing a long needle directly into the eyeball to relieve the pressure caused by the improperly mixed gas. As a result of the surgical nurse’s error the man’s pupil was permanently dilated.
Settlement: $100,000.00 (2010)

Medical Negligence: An 81-year-old woman became ill after her pharmacy mistakenly provided her the wrong medication in her prescription pill bottle.
Settlement: $27,000.00 (2010)

Medical Negligence: A woman was injured during knee surgery when a hot cord was placed against her right calf. As a result, the woman suffered a small burn and scar.
Settlement: $12,000.00 (2005)