Case Results

Settlement: $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

The truck accident lawyers at Riddle & Riddle fight aggressively for your rights and level the playing field.

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Settlement: $7,850,000
Attorney: Donald Dunn

Class action lawsuit for evacuation damages incurred by residents of the Town of Apex following an explosion at a waste management facility.

Case name: Beaulieu v. EQ Industrial Services, Inc. et al, United States District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina, Western Division, File Number 5:06-cv-00400-BR.

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Settlement: $5,250,000
Attorney: Darren Dawson

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.

Verdict: $5,000,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle

Sheriff’s Employee Had Sex With Inmate – Federal Claims – Cruel And Unusual Punishment – Court Imposed $5 Million Judgment A former Wayne County sheriff’s deputy was indicated on 22 counts of sexual activity by a custodian. In May of 2001, he entered an Alford plea to five counts and was sentenced to 90 days in prison, according to the plaintiffs counsel, Gene Riddle. From 1997 until 1999, several different women said that while they were in jail, the former deputy, Bobby Braswell, waited until all other employees left and then signed the women out, taking them downstairs to the detective’s office and demanding sex, Riddle states. He represented five of these women. Their suits against Wayne County and the sheriff’s department were settled. Last year, the plaintiff in Fordham sued Braswell in federal court, alleging that he violated her constitutional protection against cruel and unusual punishment. Attorney Gene Riddle with the help of Thomas F. Loflin III, Durham was able to obtain 1.5 million dollars in actual damages and an additional 3.5 million in punitive damages. Please note that Plaintiff received partial collection of the verdict due to a lack of insurance coverage. See Disclaimer.

Settlement: $3,600,000
Attorney: Donald Dunn

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.

Reach out to Riddle & Riddle for expert guidance on a wide range of wrongful death lawsuits.

Settlement: $2.9 Million
Attorneys: Darren Dawson & Gene Riddle

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.

Settlement: $2,750,000
Attorneys: Gene Riddle and Adam Smith

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.

Arbitration Award: $2,750,000
Attorney: Donald Dunn

Plaintiff was seriously injured in a head on motor vehicle collision. Client suffered multiple fractures to his neck, leg, and arms. This award was followed by a one (1) million dollar declaratory judgment against an insurance company granting coverage under one of two motor vehicle policies at issue. Let our devoted car accident injury lawyers handle your claim, so you can focus on your recovery. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we don’t get paid unless we win your case. See Disclaimer 

Settlement: $2,475,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle

We represented an undocumented immigrant who worked as a welder for a construction company. He has lived in North Carolina for many years and has children born here. In July 2011, our client fell from a platform and sustained a very severe and disabling head injury. His doctors told his wife and children shortly after his fall that he had suffered a basilar skull fracture and brain injury. Soon thereafter, we helped the family file petitions to have his family members serve as his Guardian. Our workers’ comp attorneys in North Carolina went to court with the family to have the appointment for Guardian concluded. The insurance company accepted liability and we helped our client get weekly compensation payments and medical care. All of his medical bills were paid. We completed several mediations and many post-mediation negotiations by telephone which finally resulted in a significant settlement.

The process was long and arduous but necessary in order to resolve the claim for the value of our client and his family deserved. The settlement funds were placed in 2 trusts so that the funds for our client would be available to him for life in a way that would provide for all of his medical and other needs. This was one of the most time-consuming cases we have ever handled. Several staff members and three attorneys worked very diligently on this case during the several years it took to resolve this case. Our client spoke Spanish and some English, as did his family members, but we have Spanish interpreters who were always available to make sure that we had effective and prompt communication with our client and his family.

After a hard-fought legal battle on our injured client’s behalf, we were proud to help him and his family get the justice and compensation they deserved in this challenging and heartbreaking case.

Injured in a workplace fall or other accident while on the job? We are ready to help however we can. Please call 1-866-389-0698 today for a free, no-obligation consultation with our experienced workers’ comp team. Our team is led by a Board-Certified Specialist in Workers’ Comp who has been recognized by the NC State Bar for his experience and expertise handling these challenging cases.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $2,250,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle

A company truck traveling at an excessive rate of speed crossed the center line of travel and crashed into the Plaintiff head on. The Plaintiff was killed instantly and so was the Defendant. A few weeks after the accident, the mother of the deceased hired Gene Riddle because her daughter knew Gene personally. Gene zealously handled this matter and directed an immediate investigation of the accident. Riddle & Riddle teamed with David Kirby of Edwards Kirby law firm out of Raleigh, North Carolina following the investigation of the accident. The insurance company for the defendant hired an attorney after the investigations were completed. Gene Riddle and his team prepared a complaint and advised the defense attorney of his intention to file.

Shortly thereafter, mediation was scheduled and within a couples months resulted in a fair settlement. We were very pleased to have negotiated the settlement without necessity of a lawsuit and a trial because the deceased left behind an adult child and a minor child that would have found it difficult to go through a protracted litigation and trial We were able to resolve the death claim for $2.25 million dollars. We also assisted the family with estate issues and gave advice on the adoption needs for the minor son. This case was very near and dear to our hearts because of Gene’s personal relationship with the boys’ mother. That personal connection brought the family to us and we worked diligently to get the best result possible under such tragic circumstances. Though we are never truly satisfied with the amounts we obtain for our clients, we strive to get the best possible results and justice for our clients.

Let our devoted car accident injury lawyers handle your claim, so you can focus on your recovery. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we don’t get paid unless we win your case.

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Settlement: $2,000,000
Attorneys: Gene Riddle

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.

Settlement: $1,925,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle and Gene Jenkins

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 cutoff date). If a driver’s negligence has resulted in a pedestrian accident that’s left you injured, call 1-866-280-2898 for a FREE consultation Case name or number: Mary G. Madry v. Livingston Limestone Company See Disclaimer.

Settlement: $1,800,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle

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.

Injured in a truck accident or workplace accident? The attorneys at Riddle & Riddle may be able to help. Please call 1-866-389-0698 today and let’s review your case. We’d love to help however we can.

Reach out to Riddle & Riddle for expert guidance on a wide range of truck accident lawsuits.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $1,700,000
Attorneys: Gene Riddle and Adam Smith

Our team represented a laborer in a denied worker’s compensation claim. He claimed that he had sustained an injury to his leg while on the job. The insurance carrier denied that the injury resulted from a work injury. The carrier claimed that there was no workplace injury, and that his injury, which resulted in amputation, was the result of diabetes. The employee did have pre-existing issues with his feet from his diabetes. The parties engaged in a voluntary pre-trial mediation, and the offer of settlement was $5,000.  The defense said they would never pay close to six figures.

The mediation impassed and we tried the case. Following the trial, the defense asked to re-mediate the claim. We ultimately settled for a combined value of $1,700,000. The settlement involved a lump sum payment, the funding of an annuity, and payment of all outstanding medical bills.

Settlement: $1,550,000
Attorney: Darren Dawson

Our client suffered sexual assault at the hands of a maintenance worker who was wrongfully allowed access to her residence.  The perpetrator inflicted physical and psychological injuries on our client requiring substantial therapy. Medical bills were less than $25,000. Suit was filed and through testimony from several expert witnesses we were able to settle at mediation several weeks before trial.

Settlement: $1,500,o00
Attorney: Adam Smith & Gene Riddle

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.

Settlement: $1,500,000
Attorneys: Gene Riddle and Adam Smith

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.

If you’ve lost a loved one due to another’s negligence, a North Carolina wrongful death lawyer can help you fight for justice and recover compensation. For more than 35 years, the North Carolina car accident lawyers at Riddle & Riddle have successfully represented the great people of North Carolina.

Settlement: $1,500,000
Attorney: Darren Dawson and Christina Stone

Our client suffered a fractured femur and tibia, a head laceration, concussion, and incontinence when a vehicle in front of her made an illegal U-turn causing a collision. Our client underwent three extensive surgeries leaving multiple scars on her legs. We hired a professional videographer to compose a day-in-the-life video where our client and her mother recounted the struggles of her recovery. We retained a life care planner to identify our client’s residual medical conditions and ongoing care requirements, and an economic loss expert to document past and future wage los s. Through extensive preparation and pre-trial discussions with the responsible insurance carrier, we were able to resolve the claim with a $1.5 million settlement for our client.

Settlement: $1,500,000
Attorney: Darren Dawson

Our client was raped and traumatized after a maintenance worker was allowed unfettered access to her apartment with a master key. A lawsuit was brought against the apartment owner and management company for failure to take reasonable safety measures.  We learned through investigation and discovery that the apartment defendants failed to conduct a background check which would have shown their worker to be a convicted felon. We demanded compensatory damages for our client’s suffering as well as punitive damages to punish the apartment owners. Our client underwent extensive counseling, and expert witnesses were retained to show the psychological impact of her injury. The claim was mediated before trial where we obtained a $1.5 million settlement for our client.

Settlement: $1,450,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle

Our client was seriously injured in an auto accident with a commercial truck, suffering internal injuries and orthopedic injuries. He incurred approximately $250,000 in medical expenses. Our client was represented by another attorney in North Carolina who reached out to us for help after a suit was filed and the matter was set for trial. The defense attorneys re-opened negotiations with us which resulted in a settlement of $1,450,000 the week of trial. If you are an attorney and need help with your injury case or you are the injured party, we are here to help you get justice for injuries at any time after an accident.

Settlement: $1,250,000
Attorneys: Gene Riddle and Alex Riddle

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 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.

Settlement: $1,125,000
Attorneys: Gene Riddle

Our client suffered the loss of a hand in a tragic industrial accident. After 3 years of battling the workers’ compensation carrier, attorney Gene Riddle settled the case for $1,125,000, along with payment of all past medical bills. The injured victim received her lost wage benefits and payment of medical bills and mileage during the course of her case. The case was settled based upon a lifetime medical plan (Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers paid medical experts to develop this plan), which included prosthetics and her being totally and permanently disabled.

Settlement: 1,050,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle 

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. For more than 35 years, the North Carolina car accident lawyers at Riddle & Riddle have successfully represented the great people of North Carolina. See Disclaimer.

Settlement: $1,040,000
Attorneys: Gene Riddle, Darren Dawson, Alex Riddle

Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers Attorneys Gene Riddle, Darren Dawson, and Alex Riddle settled a wrongful death claim for the maximum amount of available coverage.

Our client was not married but was survived by three adult children as heirs. He was killed in an auto accident when the defendant crossed the center line and hit him in a head-on collision. Through our investigation of the accident, our attorneys discovered multiple insurance policies which we determined provided coverage. We hired an accident reconstructionist to assist in preserving evidence regarding liability. Once liability was established, we focused on convincing multiple insurance companies to tender their policy limits. As usual, the carriers fought liability and coverage, but through negotiations, we were able to win coverage on all policies and provide his three children with compensation and some form of closure. We recognize that money never replaces the loss of a loved family member.

Settlement: $1,030,000
Attorneys: Donald Dunn and Gene Riddle

70 year old male hit head on by a tractor trailer. He suffered severe abdominal injuries resulting it colonoscopic decompression requiring 3 weeks in the hospital followed by 2 weeks in rehabilitation. Several months later a reversal surgery was performed. He was a Medicare recipient so his medical bills totaled a little over $150,000 but his injuries were severe. The insurance carrier for the truck offered less than $300,000 so suit was filed. After lengthy discovery in the litigation process, which took over 2 years, the case was settled for $1,030,000, which exhausted all insurance policies. Patience and persistence were vital to getting justice for this client.

Default Judgment: $1,000,000
Attorneys: Gene Riddle and Adam Smith

Our client was a resident of Florida who was a passenger in a vehicle with a Massachusetts driver, who was involved in a single vehicle collision in North Carolina.  We were associated by Florida counsel in order to file suit in North Carolina, as the collision occurred here. He suffered a back injury which his doctor said was permanent. He incurred over $50,000 in medical expenses and lost 3 months of work. After a hearing in Wayne County Superior Court, we obtained a default judgment in the amount of $1,000,000 plus pre and post-judgement interest and costs.

Let our devoted car accident injury lawyers handle your claim, so you can focus on your recovery. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we don’t get paid unless we win your case.

Settlement: $1,000,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle 

Our client was riding his motorcycle on a service road in Goldsboro when another driver turned in front of him and hit him.  He was thrown 15 feet and the other driver was charged with the accident.

Injuries:  fracture of left distal radius, closed right humeral fracture, right shoulder hemiarthroplasty, pelvis fracture, non-displaced posterior left acetabular roof and posterior column fracture and bladder rupture.

Treatment: Multiple surgeries on Left arm, rotator cuff surgery.

Settlement:  $1,000,000 which were the limits of the insurance policy insuring the at fault party.Riddle & Riddle secured a $30,000 settlement for an injured motorcycle rider after the insurance company initially denied the claim.

Settlement: $1,000,000
Attorneys: Gene Riddle and Adam Smith

Our client was injured in an auto accident and the defendant driver was charged with a DWI. Our client suffered soft tissues injuries to the neck and back, and incurred approximately $20,000 in medical expenses. We filed suit after receiving lowball offers from the insurance carrier. We hired an accident reconstructionist and thoroughly investigated the accident to preserve the evidence against the defendant driver. We engaged in extensive written discovery and depositions of witnesses and parties. After a long legal process, we settled at mediation for $1,000,000, which included compensation for punitive damages against the impaired driver. We consider this one of our best results of 2024.

Judgement: $1,000,000
Attorneys: Gene Riddle and Adam Smith

We successfully litigated a personal injury claim for a 74 year old woman who was savagely attacked by three dogs in her own yard, and obtained a $1,000,000 judgment in Wayne County Superior Court.  Our investigation revealed that the owners of the dogs and the home where the animals were kept had no insurance and no assets that we could ever recover. Although some attorneys may not have accepted or litigated her case because there was no insurance,  we promised our client that we would see her case through to the end, and we did so, having a full evidentiary hearing in front of a judge and obtaining a verdict.  While our client may never receive any money from the defendants, we hope that she obtained some closure knowing that the defendants will have to live with this judgment on their records. See Disclaimer.

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.

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Attorneys: Gene Riddle and Donald Dunn

Our client was riding as a passenger in a truck when he was hit by a work truck that allegedly crossed the center line. He suffered injuries to his back and shoulder which required surgery. The defendant denied that our client’s injuries were caused by the accident, so we filed a lawsuit. After discovery and taking of doctors’ and parties’ deposition, the case settled at mediation for $850,000.

Total Settlement: $850,000
Attorneys: Gene Riddle

Our client died of mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure in the course of his work as a welder for a railroad. Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers teamed up with attorneys Chip Hickey and Reid Acree and a suit was filed against the railroad company and its insurer. A co-worker that worked with our client was located, and was able to testify about the use of asbestos-containing products by welders for the railroad company. The case was set for trial but fortunately a settlement was reached with one defendant prior to trial for $725,000. The other defendant ultimately settled for an additional $125,000, with compensation totaling $850,000. See Disclaimer.

Settlement $840,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle

The deceased was a 16-year old driver who was stuck by a commercial tractor-trailer that allegedly failed to stop at a red light. The initial investigation of the accident was not favorable for the plaintiff and liability was denied. Plaintiff’s counsel hired accident reconstruction consultants Reggie Hines and Darren Marceau. According to the plaintiff’s counsel, the accident reconstruction indicated the defendant ran the red light. Lead attorney Gene Riddle settled the case for $840,000 on June 2006 in Wayne County. Reach out to Riddle & Riddle for expert guidance on a wide range of wrongful death lawsuits.

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Settlement: $829,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle

Our client, a 50-year-old employee of a cellular tower company was struck by a falling tree while in the woods scouting locations for cell towers. He suffered severe head injuries with cognitive deficits, semi-paralysis on the left side of the body, and fractures to his left leg. Following the accident, he hired the workers’ comp attorneys at Riddle & Riddle to assist with pursuing maximum compensation in the case.

We determined there were significant issues regarding suitable handicapped housing and transportation payment for his wife’s assisted living services and appropriate rehabilitation and therapy. An extensive life care plan prepared by Brian Preston was useful in demonstrating the necessity and cost of future medical, house and assisted living services. Gary Albrecht calculated present value of future cost and adjusted for future inflation. Special damages for permanent disability were awarded in installments of $299/week. This resulted in a total payout of $1.7 million.

Have you suffered an injury in a workplace accident? You may qualify for workers’ comp benefits and the NC attorneys at Riddle & Riddle are ready to help however we can. Please call 1-866-389-0698 today and let’s review your claim today.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $786,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle

Gene Riddle, a North Carolina workers’ comp lawyer at Riddle & Riddle, secured $786,000 for our valued client, who suffered an admittedly compensable disabling injury to the spinal cord while working in law enforcement. Our client received compensation for all medical treatment, a handicapped-accessible vehicle, necessary housing and equipment, and wage replacement.

After 14 years of compensation, the case settled for $786,000 which included a provision for a Medicare Set Aside fund, future medical treatment, and lifetime annuity payments to the client.

A life care plan obtained by Riddle & Riddle, LLP was essential in settling the claim. We were proud to have helped our client get the justice and compensation he deserved in this complicated case.

If you’ve been injured on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Call 1-866-389-0698 today and let’s review your claim. We would love to help you however we can.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

$750,000 Settlement
Attorney: Gene Riddle

The client was a passenger in a vehicle side-swiped by a tractor-trailer, destroying the family’s pickup truck.  The client required significant treatment and re-aggravated a pre-exising back condition, forcing him to retire early as he could no longer perform his job. We filed suit to give him time to finish treatment and to pressure the insurance carrier for the trucking company to fairly compensate the client.  The matter settled at mediation for $750,000.

Settlement:  $750,000
Attorneys: Gene Riddle and Adam Smith

In August of 2016, we were associated by an out-of-state attorney regarding a motor vehicle collision that occurred in North Carolina over a year earlier.  The collision was caused by a vehicle owned by a landscaping company, and the insurance company for the landscaper had refused to engage in settlement discussions, claiming that the driver of the vehicle was not authorized to operate the vehicle. Our client suffered serious injuries to both legs requiring surgery.  He suffered permanent impairments to his legs. We promptly filed suit against the other driver and his company. We also took depositions of witnesses, parties and medical providers.  The insurance company promptly reconsidered its position and invited us to engage in settlement discussions at mediation. The client was on the job at the time of the wreck and had received worker’s compensation benefits, so all of his medical care had been paid for and he had been paid for his time out of work. We attended mediation and were able to settle the claim for $750,000.  We also had a worker’s compensation lien seeking reimbursement for $299,000, and we were able to negotiate that lien down to $100,000.  The result allowed our client to receive almost $400,000 in his pocket after all medical expenses, costs, and attorney’s fees were paid.  This amount was in addition to the recovery he received when we settled his worker’s compensation claim a year earlier.

Settlement: $725,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle

An agricultural services worker injured his back carrying heavy objects while on the job. Our client’s injury required back surgery and fusion, a spinal cord stimulator implant and ongoing pain management. Defendants denied our client any benefits, so we argued the case in front of the Industrial Commission and our client received a favorable decision. Worker’s compensation lawyer Gene Riddle handled the case.

Defendants did not appeal the decision and were ordered to pay back pay as well as ongoing benefits. After nine years of payments, the case settled at a mediated settlement conference for $725,000 which included a Medicare Set Aside annuity valued at $525,000.

If you’ve been injured on the job in North Carolina, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits and we would love to help however we can. Call (704) 486-5824 today for a free, no-obligation consultation with the legal team at Riddle & Riddle today.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Riddle & Riddle’s workers’ comp attorneys in NC secured a significant settlement for an emergency services worker who suffered a compensable back injury while on the job. Our client received compensation for wage replacement and medical expenses including back surgery and pain management.

After six years of payments, the case was settled for $700,000 in a partially structured settlement entitling our client to lifetime payments plus medical expenses.

Seeking workers’ compensation benefits for a workplace injury? Our North Carolina workplace injury attorneys may be able to help. Call (704) 486-5824 today for a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced and compassionate workers’ comp attorney at Riddle & Riddle.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $700,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle

Two seventh grade boys were hit by a car right in front of their school when they attempted to cross the road in the crosswalk under the direction of a green walk arrow. The boys were hit by a car driven by an undocumented immigrant that ran a red light for his direction of travel. The boys suffered serious injuries. One boy suffered a fractured leg. The other boy suffered a brain injury and some paralysis. Gene Riddle personally handled these cases and monitored the criminal prosecution of the defendant driver who was convicted and was deported. Gene personally went to court for the families of the two injured boys to make sure that the defendant was prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. In addition, Mr. Riddle made a claim against the school based on the teacher/crosswalk attendant guard negligently failing to direct the students in the crosswalk while crossing the street in front of the school. The school denied any liability but at mediation of the cases settled with the guardians for the students. One student settled for $125,000 and the other for $575,000. The student that suffered the brain injury incurred several hundred thousand dollars of medical expenses. Boy students were dependents of military families and Tricare paid for the medical bills. Mr. Riddle worked diligently with Tricare and persuaded Tricare to significantly reduce its liens on both cases. Mr. Riddle also helped set up a Special Needs Trust for one boy so he would qualify for medical assistance in the future.

Settlement: $685,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle

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.

Injured while on the job? A North Carolina workers’ comp attorney at Riddle & Riddle may be able to help. Please call (704) 486-5824 for a free, no-obligation consultation today. We work on a contingency basis so there are never any upfront costs and you won’t pay any attorney fees unless we win your case and you receive compensation.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $625,000
Attorney: Adam Smith

Our client was walking near his home when he witnessed two vehicles in the road, and an ambulance and fire truck.  It appeared to him to be the aftermath of a collision, so he walked over to see if he could help.  As he did so, the ambulance pulled away from the collision and struck him in the head with its mirror. Another ambulance was dispatched to the scene.  The police and ambulance reports noted that our client smelled of alcohol, and was “in the middle of the road.”  The claim was initially denied on the grounds of contributory negligence, sudden emergency, and sovereign immunity. Our client suffered injuries including fractures to his ribs, spine, elbow, and wrist. We argued that the driver of the ambulance left the scene at an unnecessary and excessive speed to have struck our client with such force to cause these serious injuries. We also argued that any contributory negligence would be negated by the doctrine of last clear chance. After significant negotiations, we were able to resolve the claim pre-suit for $625,000.

Settlement: $622,000
Attorneys: Gene Riddle and Christopher Brantley 

Our client was injured while working when his hands were caught in a piece of logging equipment. As a result of this incident, the client lost several fingers on his right hand and his entire left hand up to his wrist. A life care plan was obtained and the case was settled at mediation which included an annuity. This case was handled by managing partner Gene Riddle and partner Chris Brantley, a Board-Certified Specialist and workers’ compensation lawyer in North Carolina.

Though nothing can make up for such a devastating loss, we were proud to have helped our client get the justice and compensation he deserved in this tragic case.

Injured on the job in North Carolina? Call (704) 486-5824 today for a free, no-obligation consultation with the legal team at Riddle & Riddle. There is no upfront cost and you won’t pay any attorney fees unless we win your case and you receive compensation.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $545,000
Attorney: Christina Stone

Our client died when he was struck by a car while standing in the roadway directing traffic so a dump truck could back into the driveway at a job site.  This case had significant liability challenges, as our client had volunteered to help direct traffic and was not acting within the scope of his employment.  Although the defendant’s insurance company argued that our client should not have been in the roadway, we were able to successfully argue the Doctrine of Last Clear Chance and recovered the policy limits of $50,000 under the policy. We presented a claim to our client’s underinsured coverage, which was a business policy. After arguing with the insurance company that our client should be covered under the policy for this incident, we recovered $375,000 under the policy. Finally, we presented a claim to the dump truck’s insurance company, arguing that their driver shared some responsibility for this loss by creating the traffic conditions in the roadway that morning that our client was attempting to assist with.  We recovered $120,000 from the dump truck’s insurance, bringing the total recovery to $545,000 for our client’s surviving family.

Settlement: $500,000
Attorney: Chris Brantley

Our client contracted carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome in arms due to long-term repetitive occupational exposure with employer. He underwent multiple surgical procedures to treat the conditions. In addition, our client developed chronic regional pain syndrome requiring extensive physical therapy, pain management and trial of spinal cord stimulator implant. After two and half years of disability compensation payments and payment of all medical expenses, the plaintiff’s claim was settled post-mediation for $500,000 in negotiations led by North Carolina workers’ comp lawyer Chris Brantley, a Board-Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation law.

If you’ve been injured while on the job, a workers’ comp attorney at Riddle & Riddle may be able to help. Call (704) 486-5824 or complete the fast and easy form below for a free, no-obligation consultation. The consultation is free and we don’t get paid unless you do. That’s our promise to you.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $500,000

Our client was a truck driver who was hit by another tractor-trailer while in a loading dock. As a result of the collision, our client suffered neck, back, and elbow pain. His injuries ultimately caused him to undergo surgery on his neck and elbow. The workers’ compensation claim was accepted and he received medical treatment and indemnity payments.

With representation by our workers’ comp lawyers, the case was then settled at mediation for $125,000 and a fully-funded Medicare Set Aside fund. The third-party case against the other driver was settled for $375,000, with settlements totalling $500,000 in compensation for our deserving client.

Have you been hurt while on the job? A workers’ comp attorney at Riddle & Riddle may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve. Call (704) 486-5824 and let’s review your claim in a free consultation today.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $500,000

Our client was riding his motorcycle when an SUV turned left from a side street into client’s path. Our client made evasive maneuvers but the SUV still crashed into our client, causing severe injuries.

Our client suffered a comminuted fracture of the lower leg, a clavicle fracture, and a fractured vertebrate in his neck. After extensive medical care, including surgery, he made a good recovery.

The client’s total medical bills were approximately $95,000. After much investigation into insurance coverage we found one liability policy and two underinsured policies, totaling $500,000.

After passing the case through multiple adjusters and managers, the insurance companies did not offer more than the $250,000. We demanded arbitration and we were able to secure the tender of the full amount of all policies, $500,000.

Settlement: $497,000

In 2014, as part of a highway-building project in a rural county in Eastern North Carolina, the North Carolina Department of Transportation took roughly 4 acres of a twenty-acre parcel along the frontage of a county road. The DOT took a family home and a mobile home on the property and controlled access to the property so that the remainder of the property (the remaining 16 acres) was significantly damaged and reduced in value. The landowner felt DOT’s appraiser significantly undervalued the home on the property because of the lack of viable sales in the area and undervalued the property due to the lack of zoning for the rural property. Further, the damages to the remainder of the property were not adequately assessed.

The DOT had stalled at the offer of approximately $384,000. At mediation, a Riddle & Riddle attorney was able to use owner opinion testimony and information from a local broker to increase the DOT’s offer to $497,000 and secure two additional parcels of land. These additional parcels gave the landowner access from the roadway again, thereby increasing the value of the remaining 16 acres by several thousand dollars.

$490,000 Settlement

On a highway-widening project in eastern North Carolina, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) took roughly 4.1 acres of a 50-acre parcel. The property initially had several hundred feet of road frontage, a family home, a rental home, 2 garages, a couple of wells, a buck barn, and a roughly 40-acre farm and 5 access points to a major highway. After the DOT’s taking only one access point on the southern end of the farm remained, and all of the buildings were gone except for the buck barn. The northern field was no longer accessible because the condemnor had put in water drainage that, when combined with an existing ditch, separated the larger northern field from the southern field.

Through front-end negotiation, a Riddle & Riddle attorney was able to convince the DOT to give the property owner another access on the northern end of the field in order to reclaim some of the property’s value. Our team helped the client facilitate the sale of the remaining property for its remaining value to a third party while retaining the rights to the proceeds of the condemnation, which settled at mediation with the DOT in the amount of $490,000.

Settlement: $490,000
Attorneys: Alex Riddle & Darren Dawson

Our client was involved in a T-bone accident that resulted in a severe pelvic fracture.

To effectively advocate for our client, attorneys Alex Riddle and Darren Dawson conducted a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. Our auto accident investigator secured evidence, including details from law enforcement and witness statements, to establish liability.

Recognizing the potential long-term effects of the injury, our legal team engaged a medical expert to evaluate the permanency of the client’s injuries. The expert provided a detailed opinion on the lasting impact of our client’s injuries on her daily life. Her medical bills were approximately $ 81,000.

Through diligent negotiations, our attorneys secured a settlement of $490,000.

Settlement: $490,000
Attorney: Alex Riddle and Darren Dawson

Our client, who was in her twenties, was taking a Lyft to work when the Lyft driver made an unexpected turn in front of another vehicle, causing a serious collision. As a result, our client suffered a fractured pelvis and was unable to work for six months. The physical injury and significant disruption to her life led to a claim for personal injury, seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Attorney Alex Riddle handled the case, diligently pursuing the best possible outcome for our client. Through careful negotiation, the case was settled for $490,000, providing our client with the financial support she needed to recover and move forward after the accident.

Settlement: $475,000
Attorney: Molly Schertzinger

Our client was rear-ended by a delivery truck in a truck accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The injuries required surgery, leading to significant medical expenses, ongoing treatments, and a long recovery process. Attorney Molly Scherzinger worked diligently to secure maximum recovery for our client. After extensive negotiations the case was successfully settled for $475,000 without having to go to trial.

Settlement: $475,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle

Our client was the guest passenger in a vehicle when defendant went left of center causing a collision which totaled both vehicles. Both vehicles caught on fire and multiple parties were injured. Plaintiff was visiting North Carolina at the time of the incident. Plaintiff suffered a disc herniation, labral tear and a broken toe. The case was resolved prior to trial for $475,000.00

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Let our devoted car accident injury lawyers handle your claim, so you can focus on your recovery. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we don’t get paid unless we win your case.

Settlement: $450,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle

Our client was tragically killed in an auto accident. After a lengthy investigation by our investigators, we helped the heirs press for charges against the defendant driver and we were successful. We also helped press the prosecutor for a conviction on the traffic charges. We did not settle the case until after the traffic charges against defendant were concluded. After that conclusion, we settled the case for the limits of all policies available, which were three separate auto coverage policies. We can stack coverages in North Carolina.

Settlement: $450,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle

Plaintiff suffered second and third degree burns on both feet after hot ashes or coals were left near a playground at a church-sponsored cookout in Wayne County. Suit was filed. Claim settled during process of litigation prior to trial.

Settlement: $405,000

Riddle & Riddle’s workers’ comp attorneys in North Carolina secured a $405,000 settlement for a medical personnel worker who suffered a foot injury while on the job. The injury required multiple surgeries. Compensability was admitted and denied in part. The case was settled after four years of payments.

Negotiated by Riddle & Riddle attorneys, the settlement included a Medicare Set Aside fund to protect future medical benefits.

Injured while on the job? A workers’ comp lawyer at Riddle & Riddle may be able to help you secure the compensation you deserve. Call (704) 486-5824 today for a free, no-obligation consultation and let’s see how we can help.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $400,000
Attorney: Darren Dawson

Our client was seriously injured when a tire from an oncoming tractor-trailer detached and struck our client’s vehicle head-on. The truck left the scene of the crash leaving our client wrecked in a ditch. He was airlifted to a trauma center and treated for a sternum fracture and a thoracic back fracture requiring surgery. We conducted a review of our client’s applicable insurance policies to identify all uninsured motorist coverage which might help to compensate our client. This included coverage under policies of family members living in our client’s household at the time of the injury. In total, we obtained $400,000 in insurance coverage.

Settlement: $375,000
Attorneys: Gene Riddle and Adam Smith

In North Carolina, when a worker is killed in a workplace accident, his widow and children typically are entitled to receive worker’s compensation death benefits. However, the situation can be very complicated when the worker dies while unmarried. In 2018, our North Carolina workers’ compensation attorneys requested a full evidentiary hearing before the North Carolina Industrial Commission and successfully obtained a favorable Order & Award in which we successfully proved that a young child was the proper beneficiary of a worker who had been killed on the job.

The child’s birth certificate listed no father, and she did not share his last name. There was no custody order or order for child support. However, we were able to prove, through live testimony of relatives, text messages, social media postings from holidays, and bank records, that the child had been recognized by the deceased worker as his child and that he had often bought her things or given her mother cash.  This allowed the minor child and her mother to recover worker’s compensation benefits that will total over $375,000.

This case was led by Gene Riddle, managing partner, and Adam Smith, a Board-Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation law at Riddle & Riddle.

If you’ve been injured on the job, or a loved one was injured or killed as a result of a workplace accident, call Riddle & Riddle today at (704) 486-5824. We can review your claim, advise you on your legal options, and if you decide to hire us, fight tirelessly on your behalf for the justice and compensation you deserve. Please call us today.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $375,000
Attorney: Christopher Brantley

Our client was a delivery driver who suffered a severe back injury while moving heavy items. The plaintiff required reconstructive back surgery, extensive physical therapy, pain management, and trial spinal cord stimulator implant. Plaintiff received wage replacement and medical benefits during recovery. With representation by workers’ comp attorney Chris Brantley — a Board-Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation law, our client’s claim was settled at mediation for $375,000.

We were proud to have secured the justice and compensation our client deserved in this hard-fought case.

Injured in a workplace accident? Our NC workers’ comp attorneys may be able to help. Call Riddle & Riddle today at  (704) 486-5824 for a free, no-obligation consultation. There are no upfront costs and no attorney fees unless we win your case and your receive workers’ compensation benefits.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $375,000
Attorneys: Adam Smith and Christina Stone

We successfully represented a woman who was seriously injured in a motor vehicle collision in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She was a passenger in a motor vehicle that was hit by a farm tractor. There were many issues concerning who was at fault, as the investigating officer found that our client contributed to causing the wreck. We quickly hired an accident reconstructionist to inspect the vehicles, along with the crash site, and help establish liability. The quick investigation helped us settle our client’s case at voluntary mediation.

Settlement: $375,000
Attorneys: Gene Riddle, Adam Smith, Christina Stone

In a complicated federal tort claim very similar to claims related to toxic water at Camp Lejeune, we successfully recovered $375,000 for the wife of a U.S. Army Service member who suffered an exacerbation of prior neck and back injuries while on base at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, in an accident involving a military police vehicle. Additionally, just a week after the incident, our client suffered a significant fall at her home, making it difficult to point to which injuries stemmed from which event. Our client’s medical care was largely paid for by her Medicare and Tricare insurance coverages, and we were able to obtain a substantial reduction in Medicare’s lien, and a waiver of Tricare’s lien, which allowed our client to net more of her settlement.

Settlement: $350,000
Attorney: Adam Smith

We were retained by a woman who was seriously injured in a collision with a tractor-trailer. She suffered a spinal fracture and a concussion and incurred about $40,000 in medical bills which were paid by her health insurance. She had another law firm file suit for her and after an unsuccessful process, they referred her to us. Her case was on a trial docket. We hired experts to help us equate damages. We conducted depositions, including with her doctors. We were then able to settle the case prior to trial for $350,000 which was almost twice the previous offer. We believe we were able to leverage such a substantial increase in the insurance company’s offer because we demonstrated that we were willing to take the case to trial.

Settlement: $350,000
Attorney: Christopher Brantley

Our client was a traveling nurse who suffered severe orthopedic injuries in a rollover car accident, including spinal burst fractures, bilateral ankle fractures, knee fractures, cervical stenosis, and radiculopathy. She underwent emergency surgery with open reduction and external fixation of bilateral ankle fractures, knee surgery, cervical, thoracic and lumbar fusion surgeries. She turned to Riddle & Riddle workers’ compensation lawyers in North Carolina, led by attorney Chris Brantley.

Our client was paid temporary total disability benefits during the healing period. All medical bills were paid. She successfully returned to work with a different employer at higher wages.

Attorney Brantley demanded an Independent Medical Evaluation and was able to secure substantial disability ratings for the client’s multiple injuries. However, the defendants refused to acknowledge the ratings, at which point we filed for a hearing to compel payment of ratings.

The claim settled prior to the hearing for $350,000 and waiver of a substantial overpayment made by the carrier.

For more than 35 years, the North Carolina car accident lawyers at Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers have successfully represented the great people of North Carolina.

Injured while on the job? A North Carolina workers’ comp attorney at Riddle & Riddle may be able to help. Call (704) 486-5824 today for a free, no-obligation consultation. There are no attorney fees unless we win your case.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $350,000
Attorney: Christina Stone

Our client, a 17-year-old female, was seriously injured when the defendant driver crossed the center line and hit our client’s vehicle head-on. Our client sustained an open heal fracture with a crush injury and nerve damage. We recovered a policy limits offer of $100,000 from the at-fault driver’s insurance. Our investigation also revealed that the at-fault driver had an umbrella policy that covered him at the time of the accident. We presented a claim to the umbrella policy and were able to secure an additional $250,000 for our client, bringing the total recovery to $350,000.

Settlement: $339,500
Attorneys: Kurt Nixon and Gene Riddle

Our client was a passenger in an Uber vehicle when another driver ran a stop sign and t-boned the Uber car. Our client injured his back but also suffered from pre-existing degenerative disc disease. We worked with the Doctor to provide us with documentation that the auto wreck aggravated his pre-existing condition and contributed to the need for back surgery to help the pre-existing back condition. The client incurred approximately $55,000 in medical bills. The claim was settled shortly after suit papers were provided to the insurance carrier for the Uber car. $50,000 was paid by the insurance carrier for the at-fault car and $289,500 was paid by the carrier for the Uber car, totaling $339,500 in compensation.

Settlement: $333,333
Attorneys: Adam Smith and Christina Stone

We successfully represented the family of a young man who died following a motor vehicle collision with an impaired driver. Our client’s vehicle was struck by a drunk driver, and we reached a settlement with the applicable auto insurance company for the available insurance policy limits. We also pursued a “dram shop” action against the bar where the drunk driver consumed alcohol prior to the collision. We retained an expert accident reconstructionist, a private investigator, and a toxicologist to uncover evidence that the bar should have stopped serving alcohol to the defendant driver. Our aggressive legal tactics helped us convince the defendants to settle with us for the insurance policy limits of the bar.

Settlement: $333,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle

Gene Riddle was contacted by the sister of a deceased middle-aged man who had children and grandchildren.  The man died in an accident.  The sister claimed that she was the beneficiary of his life insurance policy through his employer.  She had no other information except the name of the insurance company.  The life insurance company was preparing to pay $100,000 to the man’s estate and not pay the sister.  Riddle made demand on this insurance company for the proceeds to be paid to the sister.  The insurance company refused.  At this time, Riddle requested a copy of the policy issued and all documents for application, designation of beneficiaries and anything executed by the deceased.  Riddle received only a copy of the policy which made him believe that there may be multiple coverages.  He made demand for double indemnity and demanded payment within 2 weeks.  The life insurance company paid the first tier of the policy to Riddle for his client, the sister (which was $111,000).  Riddle then demanded double indemnity which sometimes provides double the amount of coverage based only on a checked box and a very small premium.  Riddle threatened suit and then received a second check for $111,000 as double indemnity applied.  Then Riddle inquired whether the issued policy also provided for additional coverage if the death resulted from an accident.  The insurance company balked but admitted the policy provided this coverage.  After obtaining medical records to prove that the insured person under the policy was not impaired at the time of the accident (which would have excluded this additional coverage), the life insurance company agreed to pay the last installment of $111,000 for a total of $333,000.

Settlement: $325,000.00
Attorney: Chris Brantley

A utility worker suffered twisting foot injury requiring physical therapy, occupational therapy, prosthetic shoe inserts, injections, surgical removal of Morton’s neuroma and pain management. The injured worker suffered chronic pain and numbness in his foot and was unable to return to the full heavy weight-bearing required in his job. The plaintiff also required a period of pain management and nerve medications to treat his foot condition and a functional capacity evaluation to determine permanent restrictions. He turned to Riddle & Riddle’s North Carolina workers’ comp attorneys for help.

The workers’ compensation carrier paid for all medical bills and workers’ compensation disability benefits for the duration of the Plaintiff’s recovery. The case was resolved through negotiations between Plaintiff and Defense counsel for $325,000 plus all Industrial Commission expenses. Plaintiff was able to access pension and health insurance benefits following settlement of the claim.

Injured in a North Carolina workplace accident? Call (704) 486-5824 today for a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced workers’ comp attorney at Riddle & Riddle. Our team is led by two Board-Certified Specialists in Worker’ Compensation law who have been recognized by the North Carolina State Bar for their experience and expertise. We would love to help however we can.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $305,000
Attorney: Donald Dunn

Our client was a passenger in a small commercial truck rear-ended by an 18-wheeler on I-85 near Concord. He suffered a low back injury which led to a disc herniation. Surgical repair was required. The injured worker was not able to return to work as a roofer for his employer after the wreck.

Unfortunately, prior to the wreck, our client ran a yard mowing business on the side. For several years prior to the wreck he had filed tax returns showing consistent large losses with no taxable income.

Our client continued the mowing business while collecting temporary total disability benefits from workers’ compensation which is not allowed. We filed suit on his third-party claim against the trucker and pursued his workers’ compensation case simultaneously.

Led by NC personal injury and workers’ comp attorney Donald Dunn, we settled the workers’ comp case for $80,000 and later settled the third party case for $225,000. Total compensation recovered for the client was $305,000.

Have you or a loved one been injured in a truck accident? If so, you may be entitled to compensation. Call an experienced truck accident lawyer today.

Injured in a truck accident or accident on the job? Our attorneys may be able to help. Please call (704) 486-5824 today for a free, no-obligation consultation and let’s talk. There are no upfront costs and we don’t get paid unless you do — it’s as simple as that.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $300,000

The NC workers’ comp lawyers at Riddle & Riddle secured a settlement for a construction worker who suffered compensable back, elbow and knee injuries when an object fell on him at work. Defendants disputed psychiatric and pain management treatment for our client. We filed a request for a hearing regarding the medical issues.

The case settled while the hearing was pending. This case demonstrated clearly the advantages of hiring a NC workers’ comp lawyer to represent an injured worker when the insurance company denies liability. We were proud to have helped our valued client get the justice and compensation he deserved.

Injured in a workplace accident? We would love to help you seek the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve however we can. Call (704) 486-5824 for a free, no-obligation consultation and let’s discuss your case.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $300,000

Our client was injured when she was rear-ended while driving on the job. As a result of the collision, our client’s back was injured which required several injections and ultimately a lumbar fusion and decompression surgery. The auto accident claim was resolved prior to suit being filed for $200,000. This was the full amount of liability coverage available. Her workers’ compensation case settled at mediation for $100,000 along with a reduction in the lien on the $200,000 recovery from the third-party automobile accident claim.

North Carolina workers’ comp lawyer Chris Brantley handled the claim. We were proud to secure significant compensation for our client in this complicated matter.

A North Carolina workers’ compensation attorney at Riddle & Riddle may be able to assist if you’ve been injured while on the job. Please call (704) 486-5824 today and let’s review your claim.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $300,000

Our client was severely injured when he was t-boned by a pickup truck while pulling onto the highway on his motorcycle. The firm recovered the limits of all available insurance coverage for the client.

Settlement: $300,000
Attorneys: Adam Smith and Kurt Dixon

Our client was cut off by the defendant who failed to stop at a stop sign, causing a collision. Client had surgery and required significant physical therapy and other treatment. Suit was filed, and the case resolved at mediation for a total settlement of $300,000.

Let our devoted car accident injury lawyers handle your claim, so you can focus on your recovery. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we don’t get paid unless we win your case.

Settlement: $298,000
Attorney: Darren Dawson

The defendant failed to yield and unexpectedly crossed into the path of our client’s car. The collision caused our client significant injuries, including a liver laceration, rib fractures, and a duodenal injury requiring surgery. Our client incurred more than $135,000 in medical bills. Attorney Darren Dawson at Riddle & Riddle found three separate insurance carriers and negotiated the maximum coverage amount available on each policy. Our client received $298,000 in damages for her injuries prior to suit being filed.

Let our devoted car accident injury lawyers handle your claim, so you can focus on your recovery. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we don’t get paid unless we win your case.

Settlement: $287,000

Our client suffered a back injury in an automobile accident while on the job. The client’s injuries required back surgery. Our client’s workers’ compensation case was admittedly compensable which allowed our client to receive compensation for all medical expenses, including the back surgery, as well as wage replacement compensation during the period of disability. He also hired Riddle & Riddle’s workers’ comp attorneys to handle the entire matter.

Once our client reached maximum medical improvement and after receiving the aforementioned benefits, our client’s workers’ compensation case was then resolved for $200,000 plus a complete lien waiver in the third party auto accident case.

Our client’s automobile accident case against the other driver was then settled for an additional $87,000 prior to suit being filed.

Have you suffered a workplace injury? If so, you may be entitled to compensation in a workers’ compensation claim and the attorneys at Riddle & Riddle may be able to help. Call (704) 486-5824 today for a free, no-obligation consultation today. We can consult with you by phone, email, text, or video conference, and can even come directly to you if it’s more convenient.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $257,000
Attorney: Darren Dawson

The defendant suddenly turned left in front of our client’s oncoming car resulting in a serious collision. Our client, a guest passenger, suffered permanent injuries to her shoulder and clavicle, as well as broken ribs. Working with her primary doctor, our client received a 20% permanent partial disability rating to her upper extremity. The team at Riddle & Riddle, led by attorney Darren Dawson, searched all available insurance coverages and successfully negotiated the policy limit on both the defendant driver’s policy and an excess liability policy. We then negotiated for additional money under another underinsured motorist policy. In total, our client incurred over $90,000 in medical bills and received $257,000 in damages for her injuries.

For more than 35 years, the North Carolina car accident lawyers at Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers have successfully represented the great people of North Carolina.

Settlement: $250,000
Attorney: Adam Smith

In May of 2016, our attorneys successfully concluded a settlement of $250,000 in a worker’s compensation claim involving a truck driver who was injured on the job. We represented this claimant since 2012 and battled the insurance companies at every turn. Workers’ compensation lawyer and Board-Certified Specialist Adam Smith was hired by his client while working at another law firm and the client chose to have Smith continue his representation when he joined Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers.

Attorney Smith conducted numerous depositions, hearings on the record, telephonic hearings, and pursued and defended written motions. Of note, attorney Smith successfully achieved a substantial increase in the amount of weekly indemnity payments his client was receiving while he was out of work by demonstrating that similar employees were earning higher wages than his client, who was a new hire on his jobsite. Our attorney also successfully defended three Form 24 Motions to Terminate Benefits. We pursued a Motion to Compel Vocational Assistance so our client could attempt to enroll in a community college while out of work. When the insurance company decided to deny a part of our client’s claim because he had a preexisting injury many years before this accident, Smith took the matter to hearing, deposed our client’s doctors, and won a favorable ruling before a Deputy Commissioner.

After that ruling, the insurance company finally agreed to settle with us. Of note, the insurance company made many overtures to us throughout our representation of this client, at one point offering $150,000. Other lawyers may have jumped at that settlement, or refused to do the hard and expensive work that goes into a hearing. However, attorney Smith pressed forward, continued to fight, and eventually compelled the insurance company to pay something that put our client back on his feet again financially.

This was a long-fought legal battle and we were pleased to have persevered and won on behalf of our valued client. We believe Justice Counts and this case shows why.

Injured in truck accident while on the job, or another type of workplace accident? A North Carolina workers’ comp lawyer at Riddle & Riddle may be able to help and can consult with you for free. Call  (704) 486-5824 and let’s review your claim. There are no upfront costs and you won’t pay any attorney fees unless we win your case.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $250,000
Attorney: Kurt Dixon

Plaintiff was stopped in a parking lot when defendant driver failed to reduce speed and ran into Plaintiff’s vehicle. Plaintiff suffered constant headaches, tingling to right side of the face and tingling to the right and left hand. Plaintiff eventually had to undergo neck surgery. Defense argued minor impact and that Plaintiff’s problems were related to a pre-existing condition. Suit was filed.

Claim settled for $250,000 at mediation.
Let our devoted car accident injury lawyers handle your claim, so you can focus on your recovery. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we don’t get paid unless we win your case.

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Settlement: $250,000

Our client suffered a low back and shoulder injury after slipping off of a roll off truck bed and falling onto the ground. Defendants accepted our client’s claim as compensable after Riddle & Riddle’s workers’ compensation lawyers took the case, investigated the accident, and presented evidence.

The injured worker underwent back surgery and after reaching maximum medical improvement the case settled for $250,000 which included a Medicare Set Aside for future medical expenses related to this injury. In this challenging case, our attorneys were proud to have helped our valued client get the justice and compensation he deserved after falling on the job.

Injured in a fall or other accident while on the job? Call  (704) 486-5824 today for a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced North Carolina workers’ comp attorney at Riddle & Riddle. We don’t get paid unless you do. It’s as simple as that.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $250,000
Attorney: Christopher Brantley

An over-the-road truck driver suffered a serious shoulder injury while operating equipment which caused rotator cuff tear and shoulder dysfunction. The shoulder had previous non-work-related arthroplasty/joint replacement, and an orthopedic surgeon recommended corrective reconstructive surgery following a period of conservative therapy including physical therapy, pain management, ice therapy, and activity modification. Our client turned to Riddle & Riddle’s workers’ comp attorney in North Carolina and Board-Certified Specialist Chris Brantley for representation.

Plaintiff opted to forego surgery and underwent a functional capacity evaluation to determine permanent restrictions. The defendant carrier paid all medical expenses and temporary total disability benefits during the period of Plaintiff’s recovery.

Parties mediated the claim to an impasse but subsequently reached a settlement that was structured to include upfront lump-sum payment and monthly compensation benefits guaranteed for 14 years with a total payout of $250,000 and all Industrial Commission costs. The defendants also fully funded a Medicare Set Aside to pay for anticipated future medical care as mandated by Medicare’s Claims Management Services.

Injured at work? You may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits and we would love to help you get the benefits and justice you deserve. Call (704) 486-5824 today for a free, no-obligation consultation. There are no attorney fees unless we are successful and you get workers’ comp benefits.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $250,000
Attorney: Molly Schertzinger

Our client, a pedestrian, was struck by a vehicle while walking along the road, resulting in serious injuries, including a laceration to the head, a TBI and a fractured femur. Due to the extent of the injuries, our client was airlifted to the emergency room for immediate care. After diligent negotiations, the case was settled without having to file a lawsuit, for the policy limits of $250,000. This was the maximum amount of insurance available.

Settlement: $240,000
Attorney: Christopher Brantley

Plaintiff sales worker suffered knee injury in a fall on the job. Plaintiff underwent multiple surgical procedures including total knee replacement. Plaintiff received wage replacement benefits and payment of all medical expenses. Plaintiff’s claim was settled by workers’ compensation attorney Chris Brantley for $240,000 in post-mediation negotiations with defense counsel. We were pleased to have helped our valued client get the justice he deserved in this hard-fought legal battle.

Injured on the job? Riddle & Riddle’s workers’ comp lawyers in North Carolina can help. Call (704) 486-5824 for a free, no-obligation consultation today. There are no upfront costs and we don’t get paid unless you do. It’s as simple as that.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $240,000
Attorney: Christopher Brantley

Plaintiff manufacturing worker suffered an elbow and shoulder injury after a fall at work. Plaintiff underwent multiple surgical procedures as well as extensive physical therapy and pain management. Plaintiff received wage replacement benefits and payment of all medical expenses. Plaintiff’s claim was settled at mediation by attorney Chris Brantley for $240,000.

After a hard-fought legal battle, we were pleased to have helped our injured client get the justice and compensation he deserved.

Looking for a workers’ comp lawyer in North Carolina? Riddle & Riddle may be able to help. Our team is led by two Board-Certified Specialists in Workers’ Compensation and we will do what we can to help you get the justice you deserve. Call (704) 486-5824 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $240,000
Attorney: Christopher Brantley

Plaintiff driver suffered severe injuries in a one vehicle trucking accident. Plaintiff suffered multiple fractures requiring reconstructive surgery and an extensive recovery. Plaintiff received wage replacement benefits and payment of all related medical expenses during convalescence. Plaintiff’s claim was settled by North Carolina workers’ comp attorney Chris Brantley for $240,000 at mediation.

Injured on the job in North Carolina? Call (704) 486-5824 or fill out the fast and easy form below for a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced workers’ comp lawyer in North Carolina at Riddle & Riddle. There are no attorney fees unless you receive workers’ comp benefits.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $230,000
Attorney: Christopher Brantley

Our client was driving a vehicle for work when he suffered a mild head injury in an accident. He suffered chronic debilitating headaches, vertigo, and nausea. Our client underwent extensive cognitive and behavioral therapy, counseling, and pain management. With a Riddle & Riddle workers’ comp lawyer handling the claim, our client received wage replacement benefits during an extended recovery and payment of all related medical expenses. The plaintiff’s claim was settled for $230,000, plus a fully funded Medicare set aside account.

If you’ve been injured at work in North Carolina, you may be entitled to compensation in a workers’ comp claim and Riddle & Riddle may be able to help. Call (704) 486-5824  today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $225,000
Attorney: Darren Dawson

Without warning, a defendant truck driver rear-ended our client resulting in injuries to his neck, back and left shoulder. Our client, who was 60 years old at the time of the wreck and treated for a couple years, required multiple pain injections and eventually surgery on a torn rotator cuff. Medical bills totaled roughly $65,000. After a lengthy recovery and extensive discussions with the insurance carrier, the team at Riddle & Riddle successfully negotiated a settlement of $225,000. This is considered an excellent result since he had a prior accident which injured his shoulder. This is also a good example of why it is important for injured victims to be patient. A good result may take some time for the client to treat.

Reach out to Riddle & Riddle for expert guidance on a wide range of truck accident lawsuits.

Settlement: $225,000
Attorney: Christopher Brantley

A mechanic suffered a knee injury with muscle damage in his leg. He was unable to return to full duties and required extensive physical therapy and conservative treatment. He was assigned permanent physical restrictions limiting bending, stooping, lifting and squatting and assigned a 20% permanent partial disability rating to the leg. Riddle & Riddle North Carolina workers’ comp attorney Christopher Brantley took the case and negotiated on his behalf. The workers’ compensation carrier paid all related medical benefits and temporary total disability benefits during his entire recovery.

The case settled for $225,000 plus all costs. We were pleased to have helped our valued client get the justice he deserved in this hard-fought case.

Need a workers’ comp lawyer for your workplace injury claim? Call Riddle & Riddle at (704) 486-5824 for a free, no-obligation consultation today — or complete the fast and easy form below. There are no attorney fees unless we win your case and you receive compensation.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $220,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle

Riddle & Riddle, LLP recently settled a workers’ compensation claim for an injured worker in his 30s who suffered a broken ankle and foot in a warehouse incident, where he was hit by a vehicle. His doctors performed multiple surgeries and returned him to work after a year with some permanent restrictions to medium and light duty. Workers’ compensation paid his wage benefits throughout his time out of work and paid all of his medical bills. His doctor determined that he may require future medical care, but did not estimate the annual costs. We settled his claim based on his future lost wages and possible future medical bills for $220,000.

Injured in a workplace accident in North Carolina? A workers’ compensation lawyer at Riddle & Riddle may be able to help. Call (704) 486-5824 for a free, no-obligation consultation today.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $200,000
Attorney: Christopher Brantley

Our client, the plaintiff, was a healthcare worker who slipped and fell at work, injuring their neck and back. Our client required neck surgery, extensive physical therapy, and pain management. They received wage replacement benefits and payment of all medical expenses. Represented by Riddle & Riddle’s North Carolina workers’ comp attorneys, the claim was settled following mediation for $200,000 and a negotiated benefits package for our deserving client.

If you’ve been injured in a workplace injury, a Riddle & Riddle workers’ comp lawyer may be able to help. Please call (704) 486-5824 today for a free, no-obligation consultation by phone, email, text, or video conference. We can even come directly to you if it’s more convenient.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $200,000
Attorney: Christopher Brantley

Our client was a delivery driver who suffered an ankle injury on the job. He underwent multiple surgical procedures, physical therapy, and bracing, as well as pain management. Due to the plaintiff’s altered gait, he aggravated bulging and herniated discs in the lumbar spine, which were nonsurgical. Our client had an extensive recovery, during which time he received wage replacement benefits and payment of all medical expenses. Riddle & Riddle workers’ comp lawyer in North Carolina Chris Brantley represented him in the matter, and the claim was settled at mediation for $200,000.

Injured in a workplace accident? You may be entitled to compensation in a workers’ comp claim. Please call (704) 486-5824 today and let’s review your claim. We believe Justice Counts and would love to help however we can.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $200,000
Attorney: Chris Brantley

Our client, a truck driver, suffered an injury to his neck, back, and shoulder while working. The plaintiff’s claim for his shoulder was accepted as medical only and the cervical and lumbar spine claims were denied by defendants as pre-existing, unrelated conditions. Our client subsequently underwent emergency cervical surgery due to severe leg and arm weakness. Our client was further diagnosed with lumbar stenosis and treated with injections, therapy, and pain management. Riddle and Brantley filed a request for a hearing with the North Carolina Industrial Commission, contesting the denial of the plaintiff’s cervical and lumbar conditions. The parties were subsequently able to settle the claim at mediation for the sum of $200,000 plus payment of all medical expenses, industrial commission costs, and mediation fees.

Settlement: 190,000

Our client, a utility worker, suffered back, hip, and leg injuries while working on a ladder. His injuries required ongoing pain management but surgery was not necessary. The defendants required our client to undergo vocational rehabilitation, but Riddle & Riddle’s attorneys brought the case to a hearing and a Deputy Commissioner found that our client was totally and permanently disabled.

The defendants were ordered to cease vocational rehabilitation and were ordered to provide medical and psychological treatment, ongoing wage replacement benefits, and attorney fees for unreasonable defense. They unsuccessfully appealed the decision to the Full Industrial Commission.

The claim was subsequently settled through negotiations led by Riddle & Riddle’s NC workers’ comp attorneys after our client received nine years of benefits for $190,000. We were especially pleased to have helped our client secure the justice and compensation he deserved after liability was denied by the defense.

Need help with a workers’ compensation claim in North Carolina? A workers’ comp attorney at Riddle & Riddle can help evaluate your legal options in a free, no-obligation consultation. Please call (704) 486-5824 today and let’s review your case.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $185,000
Attorney: Adam Smith

A work van ran through a red light and collided with a vehicle driven by our client, who was 17 weeks pregnant at the time. The defendant and their insurance carrier contended that our client’s pregnancy was not “viable” and that we could not present a Wrongful Death claim. We secured an expert who opined that with advances in medicine, a 17-week old fetus can be viable, and we obtained a fetal death certificate from the county in which the collision occurred. We also secured an opinion letter from our client’s therapist stating that in her view, she had lost a child. The claim settled at mediation for $185,000 in total compensation.

Nothing can ever make up for the loss of a child, but we were at least pleased to have helped our client get the justice she deserved in this case.

The wrongful death lawyers at Riddle & Riddle fight aggressively for your rights and level the playing field. Let our devoted car accident injury lawyers handle your claim, so you can focus on your recovery. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we don’t get paid unless we win your case.

Settlement: $178,500
Attorneys: Alex Riddle and Darren Dawson

Our client was deeply impacted after witnessing a family member’s tragic death in a serious auto accident. The emotional distress caused by this traumatic event led to a claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress, which doesn’t include damages for physical injury. This claim is based solely on emotional injuries. After filing suit, attorneys Alex Riddle and Darren Dawson, engaged in settlement negotiations that resulted in a favorable resolution for our client. The case was settled for $178,500, compensating our client for the emotional pain and suffering endured as a result of witnessing this traumatic accident.

Settlement: $175,000
Attorney: Christopher Brantley

Our client was a factory worker who suffered a compensable back injury after being struck by a car driven by a coworker while walking in the employer’s parking lot. The defendants accepted the claim and paid medical bills and temporary total benefits during his recovery period. Plaintiff required multiple injections, medications, physical therapy, and two back surgeries including a fusion.

Riddle & Riddle’s North Carolina workers’ comp attorney Christopher Brantley secured a settlement following mediation for $175,000 plus all costs.

Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation with an experienced car accident lawyer handling cases across North Carolina.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $170,000
Attorney: Chris Brantley

Our client was a 72-year-old working in administration in a residential care facility. She suffered severe injuries in a fall at work, resulting in a shattered upper arm that required total shoulder replacement surgery.

After several months of rehabilitation, she returned to work in the facility. Unfortunately she suffered a 2^nd fall, resulting in a re-break of the arm and disruption of the hardware, requiring another surgery. Our client was unable to return to work following the 2^nd surgery due to pain and limitation of function in the shoulder and arm.

The Defendants denied the compensability of both claims, alleging that the Plaintiff’s falls did not constitute compensable accidents and instead were the result of idiopathic conditions of the Plaintiff. North Carolina workers’ comp attorney Chris Brantley took the cases to a live evidentiary court hearing and after submission of briefs and medical deposition testimony, the Deputy Commissioner ruled in favor of our client. The Court found that the Plaintiff’s falls constituted unforeseen and unexpected occurrences, that the Plaintiff successfully proved by the preponderance of the evidence that the “unexplained fall rule” should prevail, and that the Defendants were responsible for paying all medical bills and indemnity compensation to the Plaintiff from the date of original injury. The Deputy Commissioner further ruled that the Defendants should be required to pay our client’s attorney fees in full, as sanction for defending the case without reasonable grounds.

The Defendants appealed the ruling of the Deputy Commissioner, and after submission of briefs and oral arguments in front of the 3-judge panel of the Full Commission, the Deputy Commissioner’s Opinion and Award was upheld by unanimous decision. The Full Commission set aside the punitive attorney’s fee award.

The Defendants appealed the Full Commission ruling to the North Carolina Court of Appeals, asking for the prior rulings to be reversed and set aside.

The case settled for the sum of $170,000 and all costs as well as waiver of the health insurance lien, prior to the parties settling the Record on Appeal.

The highest settlement offer prior to trial was $1,500.

If you’ve been injured on the job in North Carolina, call (704) 486-5824 for a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced workers’ comp attorney who can help.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Attorney: Darren Dawson

Our client (25 years old) was traveling on the back of a motorcycle when rear-ended by a drunk driver. Our client suffered a concussion, bleeding in the lungs, and a labral tear requiring hip surgery. As an active MMA fighter trained in Jiu-Jitsu, the injuries severely hampered her training. The drunk driver had no insurance, requiring our firm to search for other coverages. We secured a $30,000 tender under our client’s uninsured insurance policy. After months of negotiation, we also successfully argued that she was a resident of her parents’ household and obtained another $132,000 in uninsured motorist coverage. The total settlement of $162,000 was possible due to our diligent effort to locate all available insurance coverage.

Settlement: $159,000
Attorneys: Gene Riddle and Christopher Brantley

Worker died from the injuries he sustained when he was crushed by a tree that fell on him at a logging site in the mountains of North Carolina.  The family of the deceased worker hired Riddle & Riddle to pursue the workers’ compensation death benefits for the family. North Carolina workers’ comp lawyers Gene Riddle and Chris Brantley met with members of the Mine and Safety Organization to review safety violations by the employer.  As a result of these safety violations, we received a 10% penalty on top of the weekly death benefits provided under the Workers’ Compensation Act.  Rather than collect these weekly benefits over time, we negotiated a lump sum settlement for $159,000 which represented the total amount of benefits with no reduction for present value.

If you’ve been injured on the job, call (704) 486-5824 today for a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced work injury attorney in North Carolina at Riddle & Riddle.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $150,000
Attorney: Christopher Brantley

Our client was driving on the job when he suffered severe injuries in a one-vehicle accident. The plaintiff underwent two shoulder surgeries and injections for left-sided hip and leg pain, as well as pain management. North Carolina worker’s compensation lawyer Chris Brantley — a Board-Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation law — handled the case. Our client received wage replacement benefits and payment of all related medical expenses during recovery. Ultimately, the claim was settled for $150,000 at mediation.

Have you been injured in a work accident? A workers’ compensation lawyer may be able to help you get the benefits that you deserve. Call (704) 486-5824 today to speak with a Riddle & Riddle workers’ compensation lawyer for free. There is no obligation and you won’t pay any attorney fees unless you receive compensation.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Total Settlement: $150,000
Attorney: Darren Dawson

A 19-year-old driver in a vehicle owned by her father traveled down the wrong side of a highway and struck our client’s vehicle. As a result, our client suffered internal injuries, underwent two surgeries, and endured a long recovery. The total available insurance coverage to compensate our client was limited to $100,000. After securing the $100,000, the Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers team further investigated the daughter’s family and found that they owned additional assets and properties in North Carolina. Our attorney negotiated with the representative for the defendant’s father and secured an additional $50,000 for our client. This is very rare but a good example of why you should not settle quickly and instead hire an attorney to help you. We always perform a thorough asset check of the at-fault drivers at Riddle & Riddle in order to maximize recoveries for our clients.

Settlement: $146,000

Client’s driver dozed off and ran out of the road, flipping the car and injuring the client.  The case settled before suit was filed for $146,000.

Let our devoted car accident injury lawyers handle your claim, so you can focus on your recovery. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we don’t get paid unless we win your case.

Settlement: $145,000

Defendant suddenly turned left in front of our client, resulting in a serious collision. Our client suffered two broken bones and a required surgical repair to her wrist. The insurance carrier paid $145,000 prior to suit being filed.

Let our devoted car accident injury lawyers handle your claim, so you can focus on your recovery. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we don’t get paid unless we win your case.

Settlement: $140,000

Our client, a food service worker, suffered a hand injury due to repetitive use of a knife and other hand tools on the job. Defendants denied our client’s claim. Riddle & Riddle, LLP brought the case to a hearing in front of a Deputy Commissioner and we received a favorable decision.

Defendants were ordered to pay benefits which accrued during the Defendants denial of the claim, ongoing total permanent disability benefits and attorney fees for an unreasonable defense. Defendants appealed the Deputy Commissioner’s decision to the Full Industrial Commission. Riddle & Riddle, LLP successfully defended the appeal with the Full Industrial Commission. Defendants then appealed the decision of the Full Industrial Commission to the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Again, Riddle & Riddle, LLP successfully defended the appeal, and the North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld the decision of the Industrial Commission.

After 10 years of payments the claim was settled for an additional $140,000 plus lifetime entitlement to medical treatment. We were pleased to have helped our client get the justice he deserved in this long-fought case.

If you’ve been injured while on the job, call (704) 486-5824 for a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced North Carolina workers’ comp attorney.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Total Settlement: $140,000
Attorney: Darren Dawson

Traveling at a high speed, the at-fault driver lost control of his vehicle, crossed the center line, and struck our client causing serious injuries. The defendant driver was charged with careless and reckless driving but carried no insurance on his vehicle. Our legal staff discovered a $30,000 insurance policy on the vehicle our client was driving. This did not end our investigation into all coverages. Part of the job at Riddle & Riddle is to identify any and all other insurance coverages which might apply to an accident, including the policies of all family members living with our client. We found an additional $50,000 policy in the name of his mother, a $30,000 policy in the name of his brother, and another $30,000 policy in our client’s name. The total recovery for our client with all combined (called stacked) insurance coverages was $140,000. This is why you should hire an attorney to review all potential coverage for an accident before you settle.

Settlement: $140,000

Our client was crossing the road on foot at a four-way intersection. The defendant failed to stop and struck our client in her left side. The insurance company for the defendant alleged that our client contributed to the accident and did not want to compensate her. The injured victim had been on the way to her only daughter’s wedding and was unable to attend and participate in the wedding festivities as a result of the accident. Not only did she miss the wedding, but she also lost her job as a waitress due to limited mobility. We obtained medical records and documentation of the missed wedding and were able to successfully settle the case for $140,000 in total compensation.

Settlement: $137,500
Attorney: Christopher Brantley

Our client was a laborer who suffered a compensable back injury on the job requiring surgery and pain management. He received disability wage replacement benefits and payment of all medical expenses following the injury. After a valid Functional Capacity Evaluation released the plaintiff to sedentary to light work restrictions, our client’s claim was settled post-mediation for $137,500 by North Carolina workers’ comp attorney Chris Brantley, a Board-Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation law.

If you’ve been injured on the job, call (704) 486-5824 for a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced workers’ comp attorney by phone, email, text, or video conference. We can even come to you directly if it’s more convenient.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

Settlement: $132,000

The client was a passenger in a vehicle that crossed the center line and hit another vehicle head-on. Riddle & Riddle negotiated a settlement of $132,000, which exhausted all available coverage.

Let our devoted car accident injury lawyers handle your claim, so you can focus on your recovery. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we don’t get paid unless we win your case.

Settlement: $125,000

Plaintiff was guest passenger in vehicle that was struck head-on when Defendant driver lost control of his vehicle and crossed the center lane. Plaintiff suffered injured to neck and back. Liability was contested. Suit was filed.

Claim settled during process of litigation prior to trial.

Let our devoted car accident injury lawyers handle your claim, so you can focus on your recovery. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we don’t get paid unless we win your case.

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Settlement: $125,000
Attorney: Chris Brantley

A warehouse worker suffered a severe foot contusion due to a forklift accident. X-rays and MRIs did not reveal a fracture. Treatment was non-surgical, consisting of therapy, medications, and pain management referral. A functional capacity evaluation revealed medium work restrictions. At the time the plaintiff consulted with Riddle & Brantley, a pending motion to terminate his workers’ compensation benefits for failing to attempt to return to work had been filed at the North Carolina Industrial Commission by insurance defense counsel.

Riddle & Brantley promptly intervened, filing responsive pleadings, objecting to the defendant’s motion. Riddle and Brantley successfully won the hearing. Following the hearing, the case was settled through negotiations between plaintiff’s counsel and defense counsel for $125,000 plus all industrial commission costs and medical expenses.

Settlement: $125,000

Attorney: Darren Dawson

Our client slipped and fell on rainwater after entering the store. As a result of her fall, our client suffered a hip injury requiring surgery, and low back pain. Her medical expenses totaled approximately $15,000. All parties agreed to mediate the case where the claim was settled for $125,000. Slip and fall cases are difficult in North Carolina, but through aggressive representation we were able to secure a very good recovery for our client.

Settlement: $125,000
Attorney: Christopher Brantley

Our client was employed as a retail clerk and her store was robbed at gunpoint by an unknown assailant who threatened her with bodily harm. Plaintiff suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and agoraphobia as a direct result of the incident at work. Plaintiff required an extensive period of psychiatric treatment with medication and psychological counseling therapy.

The defendant carrier paid for all medical treatment and temporary total disability benefits during her recovery.

Attorney Christopher Brantley negotiated with defense counsel and the claim settled for $125,000 plus all Industrial Commission costs.

If you have a potential workers’ comp claim, contact us today at (704) 486-5824 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.

The client was a passenger in a vehicle which collided with a tractor-trailer at the center line of the highway and the client required surgery.  The case was settled with contribution from both insurance companies for a total of $125,000.

Attorney:  Sean Cole

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Settlement: $120,000
Attorneys: Adam Smith & Gene Riddle

We represented an HVAC technician who suffered a partial amputation to the tip of his dominant thumb.  There were various versions of how the injury occurred, with the employer alleging that our client failed to follow lock-out/tag-out safety procedures, and our client alleging that he was not trained properly.  He received a skin graft to his thumb, and then was released to return to work with no restrictions. Attorneys Gene Riddle and Adam Smith, a Board Certified Worker’s Compensation Specialist, were able to secure a settlement of $120,000 in addition to payment of all medical bills and indemnity payments covering all time missed from work.

Settlement: $105,000
Attorney: Adam Smith

Our client was injured when she slipped and fell in a grocery store. The store denied her claim and claimed there was nothing on the floor that could have caused her to fall. Our client had no idea what, if anything, had caused her to fall. The store told us that there was no video of the incident, which we did not believe was accurate. We filed suit against the grocery store, a company that stocked shelves at the store, and a maintenance company that cleaned the floors at the store.

The grocery store then was able to locate a video of the incident, which demonstrated that the cleaning crew operating at the store that day had just cleaned the area and not placed any wet floor signs in the area.  We were able to settle the claim for total compensation of $105,000.

Lump Sum Award: $105,580.00
Attorney: Scott Scurfield

Our client hired us in 2017 after trying herself, unsuccessfully, for five years and multiple attempts to receive SSD benefits. Unfortunately,  she was unfamiliar with Social Security Administration procedures so she never appealed her case beyond the initial application stage.  By 2018, we were able to get her case sufficiently documented and the SSA approved her for benefits going all the way back to her original onset date. This resulted in a large award of past-due benefits dating back to the time she became to disabled to work.

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Settlement: $101,000

Plaintiff was rear-ended by a dump truck while waiting to make a left turn. Plaintiff suffered injuries to head, neck, back, chest and legs. No settlement offers were made and a lawsuit was filed. After the lawsuit was filed, liability was accepted and the case settled prior to trial.

Let our devoted car accident injury lawyers handle your claim, so you can focus on your recovery. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we don’t get paid unless we win your case.

Settlement: $100,000

Another vehicle abruptly changed lanes, causing serious injuries to our client.  The insurance carrier paid its full policy limits prior to suit being filed.

Attorney: Sean Cole

Let our devoted car accident injury lawyers handle your claim, so you can focus on your recovery. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we don’t get paid unless we win your case.

Settlement: $100,000

Plaintiff, a commercial airline pilot, was rear-ended while at a stop light by Defendant-driver who failed to reduce speed. Plaintiff suffered a L5-S1 disc herniation with left-sided S1 radiculopathy and was given a 5% whole body partial permanent impairment rating.

Liability insurer was initially unwilling to recognize the significant permanent reduction in the Plaintiff’s earning capacity caused by his back pain and the need for narcotic pain medication, both of which kept him from flying for significant periods of time. Suit was filed.

Claim settled during mediation prior to trial.

Let our devoted car accident injury lawyers handle your claim, so you can focus on your recovery. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we don’t get paid unless we win your case.

Settlement: $100,000

Plaintiff was hit while operating a scooter on a highway at night. Plaintiff suffered internal bleeding, broken ribs, and broken legs. Liability was initially disputed, but the case resolved prior to a lawsuit being filed for the liability limits.

Plaintiff was bitten by a cat on her right ankle while visiting a residence. The cat had not received shots and Plaintiff suffered injuries and complications from the bite.

Claim settled for policy limits during the negotiation process.

Attorney: Gene Riddle.

Settlement: $100,000

Plaintiff was hit by Defendant who ran stop sign. Plaintiff sustained fractures to the pelvis as well as significant back and neck pain. Liability was accepted and claim settled for all potential insurance coverage, including liability, primary underinsured motorist coverage and excess underinsured motorist coverage.

Let our devoted car accident injury lawyers handle your claim, so you can focus on your recovery. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we don’t get paid unless we win your case.

Settlement: $100,000
Attorney: Chris Brantley

The plaintiff, a commercial delivery driver, sustained knee and hip injuries on the job, resulting in hip bursitis, and an ACL tear in his knee. Treatment consisted of injections, medications, physical therapy, and surgery. Our injured worker received all compensation benefits during the recovery period following surgery. After an exchange of discovery, we entered negotiations for our client. The claim was resolved for $100,000, plus payment of all medical expenses, industrial commission fees, and costs.

Settlement: $100,000
Attorney: Molly Schertzinger

Our client was riding a motorcycle when another vehicle took a left turn in front of him, causing a serious accident. The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries, including fractures to his rib, scapula, clavicle, and metacarpal bones in his hand. We investigated the case and found witnesses who testified that our client had a green light and the right-of-way. The insurance fought hard but attorney Molly Schertzinger aggressively advocated on our client’s behalf, ultimately securing a settlement of $100,000 — the limits of the insurance policy in question.

Settlement: $100,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle

Our client was at her next door neighbors’ home when the neighbor stepped on their cat’s tail and the cat bit our client’s ankle and foot. Our client received rabies shots but had delayed healing due to cellulitis and edema. We negotiated with the insurance company for a settlement totaling $100,000, representing the limits of the policy.

Settlement: $100,000

Our firm represented a minor child who was seriously burned when a grill caught fire near the child while he was eating at a restaurant with his family. The child suffered second degree burns to his face and head that required treatment at the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center.

We were pleased to have negotiated a settlement of $100,000 for the child, which included both lump sum and future periodic payments for the child’s physical and personal injuries in the form of an annuity. Our attorneys worked diligently to seek justice for this young client and are pleased to have successfully negotiated compensation for the physical and psychological injuries stemming from this traumatic event.

Settlement: $100,000
Attorney: Donald Dunn

Our client was driving himself to the hospital for a collapsed lung and using the inside lane of a four-lane road.  Traffic in the outside lane was backed up. Defendant drove onto the highway from an adjoining street and the vehicles collided. The insurance company for the other driver claimed that our client contributed to the accident and denied liability. After the collision, he was taken to the ER where his collapsed lung was addressed. Prior to the wreck, our client suffered from oral cancer which destroyed a large portion of his lower jaw. After removing the tumor, oral surgeons from UNC reconstructed his jaw through the use of bone harvested from other areas of his body. Sometime later, doctors at UNC determined that the wreck fractured his new jaw requiring surgery to rebuild his jaw for a second time. We filed suit and litigated the claim until the insurance company tendered the policy limits of $100,000.

Let our devoted car accident injury lawyers handle your claim, so you can focus on your recovery. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we don’t get paid unless we win your case.

Settlement: $100,000
Attorney: Will Bartlett

Attorney Will Bartlett successfully secured a $100,000 policy limits settlement for a client who suffered significant injuries as a passenger in a vehicle that was rear-ended at high speed. As a result of the collision, the client sustained back and cervical spine injuries, requiring extensive physical therapy for recovery. Through diligent negotiation and strategic legal advocacy, attorney Bartlett ensured that the client received the maximum available compensation, covering medical expenses, pain and suffering, and ongoing rehabilitation needs.

Settlement: $100,000
Attorney: Will Bartlett

Our client was walking on the sidewalk when a negligent driver veered off the road struck them. As a result of the crash, our client suffered a fractured right ankle, requiring physical therapy for recovery. Attorney Will Bartlett secured maximum compensation by obtaining the full $100,000 policy limits.

Settlement: $95,000

Our client was stopped at a red light when he was rear-ended. He had an extensive history of degenerative issues with his lumbar spine, and had previous spinal surgeries including hemilaminectomies and microdiscectomies. Riddle & Riddle obtained an opinion letter from the neurologist which confirmed that the injury was exacerbated by the auto accident. This letter and supporting evidence were critical in pre-litigation negotiations, in which we secured a settlement of $95,000 on behalf of our deserving client.

For more than 35 years, the North Carolina car accident lawyers at Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers have successfully represented the great people of North Carolina.

Settlement: $90,000

Our client was seriously injured as a passenger in a pickup truck when the driver ran off the road and collided with a tree. The defendant driver was found to be liable for the wreck and we negotiated a settlement with his insurance company, ultimately securing $90,000 in total compensation on behalf of our injured client.

Attorney: Darren Dawson

Our client was riding his lawnmower cutting grass when he was unexpectedly struck by a large tractor traveling on the roadway. The tractor was towing a hay-cutting piece of equipment and being operated by two men. Due to their negligence, the mowing attachment dropped, hit a telephone pole, and struck our client. Our client sustained fractures of his pelvis and ribs. One of the drivers of the tractor died as a result of the crash.

After a diligent search, we learned that there were no applicable insurance policies to cover our client’s injuries. The only alternative was to pursue the personal assets of the drivers of the tractor. Our attorneys filed a personal injury claim with the Clerk of Court in the estate file of the deceased man. This filing with the Court facilitated a settlement of the claim with our client being paid a total sum of $90,000. This is a very rare case where you recover even though there is no insurance coverage in place. However, this is an example of why it is important to contact a personal injury attorney for a case review.

Settlement: $90,000
Attorney: Molly Schertzinger

While walking to a bus stop, our client was struck by a vehicle, causing a fractured right arm that required surgery. Attorney Molly Schertzinger worked diligently to obtain max compensation for our client.  Through negotiations, the case was settled for $90,000, providing vital compensation for medical costs, and pain and suffering.

$82,900 Claim
Attorney: Gene Riddle

Claim presented for Accidental Life Insurance Benefits. Claim was initially denied stating claimant died of natural causes. Denial was overturned after doctors confirmed cause of death was septic shock and bacteremia after accidental exposure to sewage spill. Life Insurance AD & D benefit was received.

Settlement: $75,000

Our client was shopping in a major retail store, slipped in vomit and required surgery. Claim was denied until suit was filed and the case settled after mediation for $75,000.

We represented a homeowner whose home suffered serious damage after a propane delivery man negligently filled a propane tank.  Unfortunately our client had no homeowners coverage.  He and his wife lost most contents and the home.  We retained an expert witness in the requirements to fill propane tanks who inspected the property and authored a report explaining that the fire was the result of negligence of the propane gas company who serviced the home.

We were able to settle the claim for compensation including the value of the home and contents at a voluntary mediation without having to file suit.

Attorneys: Adam A. Smith and Gene A. Riddle.

Settlement: $65,000

Plaintiff was a homeowner hit by a four-foot roll of carpet thrown from a second-floor window while she was walking below. Plaintiff sustained injuries to her neck and lower back. Suit was filed.

Claim settled during process of litigation prior to trial.

A 14 year old student, defending herself in an altercation with another student, was tased by a Police Officer stationed in the school as a School Resource Officer. The student suffered puncture wounds and was traumatized by the incident. A lawsuit was filed in Federal Court against the Resource Officer and the Police Department. It was alleged that the Resource Officer and Police Department were negligent in allowing the tasering to occur, committed battery, used excessive force, and violated the student’s constitutional rights under the Fourth, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments. The Officer and the Police Department denied responsibility; however, the case was settled prior to trial.

Attorneys: Gene Riddle, Tom Loflin, and Jonathan Smith.

Adult male client was a patient at a mental health facility in Goldsboro, NC, when he was alleged to be assaulted by three health care technicians employed by the facility. Client suffered a broken nose, broken rib and numerous bruises and abrasions. After Riddle & Riddle, LLP filed a lawsuit and sought judicial intervention to force the facility to disclose all such similar occurrences in the past five years, the facility settled the matter for $60,000.

Settlement: $50,000
Attorney: Gene Riddle

Our client and her husband were rear-ended while traveling on the highway. Although our client did not feel seriously injured immediately after the accident, tests later revealed that she had suffered an unknown subdural hematoma from striking her head on the seat back during the accident. Tragically, after a period of declining health, our client died from her injuries.

The liability insurer originally attempted to settle both our client and her husband’s claims at the same time but communicated only with the husband. Although the adjuster reached a $15,000 settlement for our client’s injuries with her husband while she treating in the hospital, our attorneys learned that the husband did not have power of attorney over the client, nor did the adjuster speak with the client at any point while she was alive. Additionally, the liability release was never signed by the client while she was alive. Although the insurance company contended that the claim was settled because the settlement check had cleared the bank, our attorneys argued that this did not constitute acceptance because the funds were electronically dispersed via auto-draft. After our client died from her injuries, her husband approached our attorneys at Riddle & Riddle to reach a new settlement for his wife’s wrongful death.

After negotiating with the liability insurer, our firm successfully reached a settlement in which the insurer tendered its policy limits of $50,000, exhausting all available coverage. Although no amount can ever truly compensate a family for the loss of a loved one, our attorneys played a crucial role in reviewing our client’s wrongful death claim and ensuring that her family received the justice they deserved in the aftermath of this tragic loss.

For more than 35 years, the North Carolina car accident lawyers at Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers have successfully represented the great people of North Carolina.

Settlement: $50,000
Attorney: Donald Dunn

Our client was injured in a minor vehicle collision, but the insurance company denied liability immediately after the accident and claimed its insured was not at fault. We claimed that the other driver was at fault even though this was a minor impact with minor property damage. The officer estimated the speed of the other vehicle to be 10 mph. Client sustained a severe wrist injury requiring surgery to repair a torn tendon. The insurance company claimed that the low impact could not have caused this injury. We settled the case two months prior to trial for Defendant’s liability policy limits of $30,000 and client’s underinsured limits of $20,000 for a total settlement of $50,000, representing all the insurance coverage available.

For more than 35 years, the North Carolina car accident lawyers at Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers have successfully represented the great people of North Carolina.

Settlement: $30,000
Attorney: Molly Schertzinger

Our client was walking in a parking lot when he was hit by a truck. The driver of the vehicle was drunk and found negligent in the accident. Our client suffered serious injury including a broken pelvis. Attorney Molly Schertzinger took the case and aggressively fought for justice on behalf of the injured victim, ultimately securing $30,000 in total compensation, representing the policy limits of the insurance policy in question.

Settlement: $30,000
Attorney: Donald Dunn

Our client was riding his motorcycle following other traffic while approaching an intersection. Defendant was approaching from the opposite direction. Defendant failed to see our client and crashed into his bike. The investigating officer ticketed our client for improper passing. We claimed our client had the right of way, but the insurance company faulted our client too. We filed suit and litigated the case until the insurance company offered its policy limits of $30,000.

Settlement: $27,000
Attorney: Donald Dunn

Both drivers claimed to have the green light. Unfortunately, the officer did not identify any of the witnesses he spoke with at the scene so liability was denied by the insurance carrier for the other driver. Our client suffered injury to her knees in the collision.  She had pre-existing knee arthritis in both knees and a knee replacement had been recommended for one knee prior to the wreck. We filed suit, took depositions and the case settled at mediation for $27,000.

Let our devoted car accident injury lawyers handle your claim, so you can focus on your recovery. We offer free, no-obligation consultations, and we don’t get paid unless we win your case.

Settlement: $25,000
Attorneys: Adam Smith and Christina Stone

According to the official police investigation, our client’s unoccupied vehicle was parked on the street in front of his house where it was clipped by a drunk driver, causing minor damage. According to our client, he was actually in his vehicle, bent over in the passenger seat looking for his wallet. He fortunately did not appear injured and needed no medical attention, so he never felt the need to ask the police to amend the report. By the time we were retained, it was too late to request an amendment to the report. We submitted a demand to the insurance carrier, arguing that our client was entitled to punitive damages even if he was not injured. The insurance company denied and claimed they had an independent witness that would testify that our client was not in his vehicle at the time of collision, and that he had in fact run out to the vehicle after hearing the collision. They refused to share the identity of this witness. We filed suit and the defense attorney revealed the identity of their “independent witness.” We contacted this “witness” and she denied having observed the collision. In the course of discovery we requested copies of the defendant’s call logs, to determine if and when he had spoken to this witness. We learned that the defendant driver had actually called his sister immediately after the collision. Before we could subpoena the defendant’s sister as to the contents of their conversation, the insurance company reached out to us and asked to negotiate. The defendant’s insurance policy provided for minimum limits coverage of $30,000 per person, and we were able to get the claim resolved with them for $25,000. We settled this claim within 3 months of filing suit.

Defendant driver rear-ended Plaintiff’s vehicle causing Plaintiff to collide with another vehicle in front of him. Plaintiff suffered injuries to neck, right shoulder, right knee and right elbow. Claim was initially denied. Suit was filed.

Case went to trial and a jury verdict was obtained.

Attorney: Kurt Dixon.

Settlement: Limits of Policy
Attorney: Gene Riddle

Our client was riding his bicycle on a highway late at night in a non-lit dark area with no front or rear lights on his bike. He was hit from behind by a car whose driver claimed he did not see the bicycle. The investigating officer took the auto driver’s side and indicated that our client was at fault for being in the highway at night with no front or rear lights or reflective devices. We completed a thorough investigation, but no witnesses were located. The insurance company initially denied the claim as its driver was not charged.  We argued that despite the lack of lighting on the bike and the area, the driver of the car did not drive within the radius of his headlights. We finally convinced the insurance coverage to tender its policy limits and settled the claim. The amount of settlement is confidential as well as the names of the parties and insurance company.