Having a credible threat of a big verdict matters to insurance companies and hospitals. It is the reason we try cases and get big verdicts. Our verdicts do not just help the client who is awarded, but all our clients. The reason is because the hospitals and insurers know that they can’t get away with low-ball offers to FH Law clients. We will try the case to verdict unless the settlement is full and fair compensation for our clients. Here are some of our notable settlements to start the new year:
Case 1: Fall at Hospital – $250,000 Settlement
Our client was an elderly woman at a hospital for a routine visit. What our client didn’t know was that the floors had just recently been overly polished, leaving a very slick surface. No sign was placed after polishing to warn patients to use caution. As a result, our client had a fall suffering severe injury. This client had gone to at least three (3) attorneys prior to finding Furman Honick Law who declined to pursue this case. We were not afraid of the challenge or the hospital, and as a result our client received justice for her long journey back to full health.
Case 2: T-boned Crash - $180,000 Settlement
Our client was traveling to work as a teacher when a vehicle pulled out of a side street and struck our client, causing her large SUV to flip. Our client suffered a broken rib along with PTSD given how severe the impact was. This crash created a fear of driving for our client, and she had to avoid the intersection where this occurred despite it being on her normal route to and from home. This was a great inconvenience to our client and the initial offer was $55k. Given our track record at trial, the insurance company took our plan to file suit seriously and re-evaluated the claim to get our client a fantastic pre-suit settlement.
Case 3: Shoulder Crash - $750,000 Settlement
Our client was standing on the shoulder and exchanging information with another driver after a minor crash when a box truck lost control and rammed her. Our client lost part of her leg as a result of the crash. Several other people were also seriously injured. Sadly, there was limited insurance coverage, and certainly not enough to fully compensate every injured person. Yet, we secured the lion’s share of the insurance policy for our client.
Case 4: Medical Malpractice - $300,000 Settlement
Our client suffered several supervised falls in a nursing home despite being documented as a severe fall risk. The nursing home failed to implement the fall precautions that it deemed necessary to keep our client safe. Our client sustained a serious ankle fracture that required surgery.