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$2,750,000
A 46 year old male was severely injured by a tractor-trailer in a construction zone while working for his employer, a construction company. Defendant driver of tractor trailer ran off the road and struck the employee in the work zone. Our client suffered fractures in his ribs and 2 in his spine but lost his right leg just below the knee. His average weekly wage was approximately $650. The tractor trailer company denied the claim so suit was filed. The workers compensation carrier agreed at mediation to pay $2,000,000 plus all total disability wage losses from the date of the accident and all medical bills. The carrier also waived its lien so no money was reimbursed to his the workers compensation carrier from the settlement with the truck company. After filing suit and some discovery the truck company, at mediation, agreed to pay its limits of $750,000 for a total recovery of $2,750,000.
$2,150,000
We represented a driver who was seriously injured in a side-swipe collision on I-440 with a dump truck. The dump truck driver claimed that our driver left his lane of travel and caused the accident. Our expert accident reconstructionist was able to document gouge marks in the highway, and we obtained body camera footage from an investigating officer that documented two witnesses’ contemporaneous statements stating the truck driver left his lane of travel. The defense also challenged the value of our claim, citing the advanced age of our client and his health conditions, and the fact that he did not have any documented income as he was in retirement. We were able to secure a pre-suit settlement that compensated our client’s adult children and widow without necessitating a jury trial.
$1,800,000
Our valued client was driving a truck for his employer when a dump truck crossed the center line and hit him head-on. He suffered multiple injuries including the eventual loss of his left leg below the knee. He was successfully fitted with an orthopedic foot and managed very well. Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers personal injury and workers’ comp lawyer Gene Riddle worked out settlements with both the workers’ compensation insurance carrier and the carrier for the defendant third party dump truck.
The workers’ compensation carrier paid for all medical bills which totaled approximately $350,000 and paid indemnity to him until his case was settled. The workers’ compensation carrier then paid an additional $55,000 to our client and waived its lien against the third-party claim in its entirety. The third party paid an advance of $10,000 within a few weeks of the accident, as a result of the efforts of our attorneys. The case was ultimately settled with the dump truck for $1,400,000 in addition to all funds paid by the workers’ compensation carrier.
This was a tragic case involving a life-changing injury, which can never be fully compensated.
$9,450,000
Our firm recently settled the second part to a wrongful death case on the eve of trial for an additional $4 million against the last defendant, a road construction company performing pavement marking at the site of the crash.
The case involved the tragic death of a family of four killed when a pavement marking company caused traffic to back up on a North Carolina highway. Two tractor-trailer trucks were unable to stop in time. A tanker truck slammed into the back of the family’s pickup killing them instantly. Our attorneys filed suit and settled the claims against two trucking companies for $5.45 million (the limits of their insurance).
The wrongful death lawyers at Riddle & Riddle fight aggressively for your rights and level the playing field.
The pavement marking company performing work in the construction zone denied any wrongdoing and denied it caused traffic to back up.
The key to successfully resolving these cases and proving liability on the pavement marking company was the extensive investigation and hiring of experts to prove our case. We even subpoenaed data from Google Maps which showed how fast traffic was traveling during the hours before the wreck. This data was vital to prove negligence on the part of the pavement marking company.
One week before trial, Google provided a witness to prove that their data was accurate regarding the backup of traffic which triggered the accident. The case settled the next day for $4 million, bringing the total settlement to $9,450,000.
Experts used: Reggie Hines, Charlie Gray and Daren Marceau
$1,800,000
Our valued client was driving a truck for his employer when a dump truck crossed the center line and hit him head-on. He suffered multiple injuries including the eventual loss of his left leg below the knee. He was successfully fitted with an orthopedic foot and managed very well. Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers personal injury and workers’ comp lawyer Gene Riddle worked out settlements with both the workers’ compensation insurance carrier and the carrier for the defendant third party dump truck.
The workers’ compensation carrier paid for all medical bills which totaled approximately $350,000 and paid indemnity to him until his case was settled. The workers’ compensation carrier then paid an additional $55,000 to our client and waived its lien against the third-party claim in its entirety. The third party paid an advance of $10,000 within a few weeks of the accident, as a result of the efforts of our attorneys. The case was ultimately settled with the dump truck for $1,400,000 in addition to all funds paid by the workers’ compensation carrier.
This was a tragic case involving a life-changing injury, which can never be fully compensated.
$2,150,000
We represented a driver who was seriously injured in a side-swipe collision on I-440 with a dump truck. The dump truck driver claimed that our driver left his lane of travel and caused the accident. Our expert accident reconstructionist was able to document gouge marks in the highway, and we obtained body camera footage from an investigating officer that documented two witnesses’ contemporaneous statements stating the truck driver left his lane of travel. The defense also challenged the value of our claim, citing the advanced age of our client and his health conditions, and the fact that he did not have any documented income as he was in retirement. We were able to secure a pre-suit settlement that compensated our client’s adult children and widow without necessitating a jury trial.
$1,500,000
Our client suffered a concussion, laceration, and road rash in a collision when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle driven by an out-of-state driver. Our client incurred approximately $30,000 in medical bills. The driver’s insurance company tendered their $100,000 limits and asked for a release of all claims. As with most of our cases, we don’t just settle right away or after the initial offers. We do our homework. We were able to locate a second insurance policy that covered a business owned by the at-fault driver. As expected, that insurance policy denied coverage. We filed suit. We promptly mediated the case and were able to resolve the claim for an additional payment of $400,000.
$1,050,000
Plaintiff was a guest passenger on motorcycle when defendant allegedly lost control in an S-turn causing the motorcycle to roll over several times. Plaintiff suffered traumatic brain injury, memory loss, multiple fractures to the right eye, sternum, and back. Claim settled for all potential insurance coverage, prior to suit being filed.
$2,900,000
Our client was riding his motorcycle and was hit by a passenger vehicle and suffered serious injuries, including a spinal injury, a leg injury, and internal injuries. After lengthy treatment, he had a partial foot amputation and a spinal fusion. He incurred approximately $400,000 in medical expenses. We prepared a day-in-the-life video detailing the difficulties he experienced with simple, everyday tasks. We also prepared and financed a life care plan outlining his future medical care and costs. This complete and thorough preparation allowed us to mediate his case where we were able to secure a settlement of $2.9 million for our client.
$1,500,000
Our client suffered a concussion, laceration, and road rash in a collision when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle driven by an out-of-state driver. Our client incurred approximately $30,000 in medical bills. The driver’s insurance company tendered their $100,000 limits and asked for a release of all claims. As with most of our cases, we don’t just settle right away or after the initial offers. We do our homework. We were able to locate a second insurance policy that covered a business owned by the at-fault driver. As expected, that insurance policy denied coverage. We filed suit. We promptly mediated the case and were able to resolve the claim for an additional payment of $400,000.
$2,900,000
Our client was riding his motorcycle and was hit by a passenger vehicle and suffered serious injuries, including a spinal injury, a leg injury, and internal injuries. After lengthy treatment, he had a partial foot amputation and a spinal fusion. He incurred approximately $400,000 in medical expenses. We prepared a day-in-the-life video detailing the difficulties he experienced with simple, everyday tasks. We also prepared and financed a life care plan outlining his future medical care and costs. This complete and thorough preparation allowed us to mediate his case where we were able to secure a settlement of $2.9 million for our client.
$2,000,000
Our client was allegedly walking in a parking lot when a cement truck ran over her. She sustained multiple broken bones and injuries to an arm and a leg. Attorneys Gene Riddle and his late partner Gene Jenkins contacted Claude Burkhead, an expert witness, to reconstruct the accident. The case was settled in Wayne County on Feb 26, 2002 (submitted after 2003 large verdict and settlement cut off date). Case name or number: Mary G. Madry v. Livingston Limestone Company See Disclaimer.
$2,000,000
An 18-wheeler pulled out in front of the vehicle that our client (who was 68 years old) was riding in resulting in a severe collision. As a result of the accident, she was airlifted and had multiple surgeries and treatments for her injuries. After many months of fighting she ultimately succumbed to her injuries and passed away. We represented her two adult sons and the estate. Immediately after we were retained by the family, our firm hired experts to establish liability and after months of negotiations with defense counsel, we were able to secure a $2,000,000 settlement.
$1,250,000
Our client was killed in an auto accident. His next of kin included 3 adult children. Shortly after the tragic fatal wreck, his children were referred to our firm by an out-of-state attorney. We monitored the misdemeanor death charges filed against the at-fault driver to make sure justice was served in the criminal part of this case. We also hired experts to help prove liability. The at-fault driver only had $30,000 in insurance coverage. We investigated all available insurance coverages and located 4 policies totaling $1,250,000. We were able to conclude the resolution in approximately 7 months following the date of the wreck, which is a very quick resolution in a death case.
$9,450,000
Our firm recently settled the second part to a wrongful death case on the eve of trial for an additional $4 million against the last defendant, a road construction company performing pavement marking at the site of the crash.
The case involved the tragic death of a family of four killed when a pavement marking company caused traffic to back up on a North Carolina highway. Two tractor-trailer trucks were unable to stop in time. A tanker truck slammed into the back of the family’s pickup killing them instantly. Our attorneys filed suit and settled the claims against two trucking companies for $5.45 million (the limits of their insurance).
The wrongful death lawyers at Riddle & Riddle fight aggressively for your rights and level the playing field.
The pavement marking company performing work in the construction zone denied any wrongdoing and denied it caused traffic to back up.
The key to successfully resolving these cases and proving liability on the pavement marking company was the extensive investigation and hiring of experts to prove our case. We even subpoenaed data from Google Maps which showed how fast traffic was traveling during the hours before the wreck. This data was vital to prove negligence on the part of the pavement marking company.
One week before trial, Google provided a witness to prove that their data was accurate regarding the backup of traffic which triggered the accident. The case settled the next day for $4 million, bringing the total settlement to $9,450,000.
Experts used: Reggie Hines, Charlie Gray and Daren Marceau
$3,600,000
Rarely do rear-end collisions result in death but recently our attorneys resolved a case where our client was hit from behind and suffered severe injuries which eventually lead to his death. Our client was in a construction zone where the construction company used unsafe and negligent signage and flags to warn of the danger. Our client was hit from behind and suffered a spinal fracture which paralyzed him from the chest down. He remained in hospital/rehab for approximately 9 months before ultimately passing away due to his injuries. We sued the driver of the other vehicle and the construction company. After filing suit, the case was settled at mediation with both defendants for total compensation of $3.6 million for surviving relatives.
$1,500,000
Our client died when a pickup truck tried to pass her sedan and caused a wreck. The defendants denied liability and claimed that our client’s vehicle’s turn signal light did not work or she did not use it to signal a turn. We hired an accident re-constructionist to help us refute allegations that the vehicle’s turn signal was not functioning correctly, and also demonstrated that the defendant vehicle was traveling faster than his speedometer would have indicated because he had utilized after-market tires and a lift kit.
Our client’s family was in dire financial need so we made demand for immediate mediation under the threat of filing a lawsuit. Despite the denial of liability by the insurance company we were able to secure a settlement less than 8 months after the collision. The first offer was only $500,000 but our persistence and our hard work on the accident reconstruction was vital to securing the $1,500,000 settlement for the family who was without any life insurance.
$3,600,000
Rarely do rear-end collisions result in death but recently our attorneys resolved a case where our client was hit from behind and suffered severe injuries which eventually lead to his death. Our client was in a construction zone where the construction company used unsafe and negligent signage and flags to warn of the danger. Our client was hit from behind and suffered a spinal fracture which paralyzed him from the chest down. He remained in hospital/rehab for approximately 9 months before ultimately passing away due to his injuries. We sued the driver of the other vehicle and the construction company. After filing suit, the case was settled at mediation with both defendants for total compensation of $3.6 million for surviving relatives.
$685,000
Our client sustained a compensable injury to his head, neck, back, arms, chest, and shoulders, when a load of lumber was dropped on him by a third party while he was making a delivery in a warehouse. His injuries were severe and the cost of his medical treatment was astronomical. The workers’ compensation carrier paid all medical bills which exceeded several hundred thousand dollars and paid all wage loss until the date of settlement. Our client brought in North Carolina personal injury and workers’ comp attorney Gene Riddle to seek maximum compensation in the case.
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers successfully settled the third party claim for $685,000 in additional compensation beyond what the workers’ compensation carrier paid. The workers’ compensation carrier paid an additional annuity of $6,000 per year for a period of 33 years and waived its entire lien on the third party settlement.
$880,000
Plaintiff was exiting a stopped vehicle when defendant accidentally shot Plaintiff. A .22 caliber gun discharged and Plaintiff was hit in the back. Plaintiff suffered traumatic spinal cord injury. Claim was initially denied. Suit was filed. Liability was contested by the defendant insurance company. Claim settled prior to trial.
$5,250,000
The parents of a minor child who suffered permanent, life-altering injuries settled a personal injury claim for $5,250,000, with assistance from Riddle & Riddle. Our legal team presented a life care plan indicating the significant costs of future medical care over $ 1,000,000 and an economic report showing the child’s loss of future earning capacity. A day-in-the-life-video was provided to the defense, showing the challenges the child and family suffer on a daily basis.
$5,250,000
The parents of a minor child who suffered permanent, life-altering injuries settled a personal injury claim for $5,250,000, with assistance from Riddle & Riddle. Our legal team presented a life care plan indicating the significant costs of future medical care over $ 1,000,000 and an economic report showing the child’s loss of future earning capacity. A day-in-the-life-video was provided to the defense, showing the challenges the child and family suffer on a daily basis.
