The following are a sample of the verdicts and settlements recovered by the attorneys of Wesley, McGrail, & Wesley on behalf of our clients. The attorney(s) involved are indicated in parenthesis.
This list is by no means exhaustive nor is it intended to predict how any future claim might be resolved.
$11,100,000.00 jury verdict- (WSW with Co-counsel)
16 year-old girl rendered a quadriplegic as a result of single car accident which struck a utility pole placed too closely to the road way. Suit alleged negligence on the part of a utility company in the installation of the light pole. Jury returned verdict following trial which included both compensatory and punitive damages. Verdict was reversed on appeal. Parties reached confidential settlement for lesser amount prior to new trial.
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$1,056,000.00 settlement- (MVM)
Medical malpractice claim against hospital for failure to timely diagnosis heart disease in infant. Infant client suffered permanent injury which will require lifetime medical care and treatment. Settlement at mediation prior to scheduled binding arbitration.
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$675,000.00 verdict- (WSW and MW- formerly associated with firm)
Bench trial in case alleging fraud by defendant. Physician client not paid earnings due under contract with health care center. Wrongful termination of employment contract.
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$537,500.00 jury verdict- (JWW & MVM)
Rear-end automobile accident, permanent injuries, lifetime chiropractic treatment, inability to return to work as home health provider following accident, jury verdict following 4-day trial of $507, 311.30. Total recovery shown includes settlement of additional attorney's fees and costs due from Defendant.
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$435,000.00 settlement- (WSW)
Injured worker who sustained serious fall at work resulting in concussive type symptoms and headaches. Claim for permanent and total disability benefits was tried and lost. Order of the Judge of Compensation Claims was successfully appealed and case was remanded. A second trial resulted in a finding that the client was entitled to PTD benefits. Order resulted in approximately $125,000.00 in back medical benefits and lost wages being paid. Case was settled approximately one year after second trial.
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$400,000.00 settlement- (MVM)
Workers' compensation claimant who sustained back and neck injuries after being struck by a reel of metal cable, settlement prior to final hearing. Settlement made in lieu of providing lifetime medical care and lost wage benefits.
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$350,000.00 settlement- (WSW)
Settlement to injured worker who suffered fall at work resulting in serious cervical injury and headaches. Claim was tried to Judge of Compensation Claims which resulted in adverse ruling. Appeal was taken and judgment was reversed. At Second hearing before JCC, benefits requested were awarded. Settlement was reached following second hearing.
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$300,000.00 settlement- (WSW)
Injury resulting from trip and fall on carpet in home of client's acquaintance. Allegations of negligent maintenance and repair. Back injury requiring surgery, settlement for full policy limits of homeowner's insurance.
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$200,000.00 settlement- (WSW)
Recovery for a client involved in a. motor vehicle accident while a passenger in his employer's vehicle. Struck from behind at a high rate of speed resulting in serious neck and shoulder injuries. Settled days prior to scheduled jury trial.
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$190,000.00 settlement- (MVM)
Settlement for client injured after being struck in head with tent pole at a home improvement store which had come loose in high wind. Client suffered a closed head injury with the development of post-concussion syndrome and headaches. Settlement prior to jury trial.
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$185,000.00 settlement- (JWW)
Settlement for an injured worker who sustained multiple injuries in fall. Treating doctors indicated that cervical surgery would likely be required and shoulder surgery was currently necessary. Client had already undergone knee surgery. Successfully overcame allegation of fraud resulting in complete denial of all further benefits. After prevailing at the trial level, case was successfully defended on appeal. Confidential settlement reached after Appellate decision rendered.
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$167,000.00 settlement- (JWW)
Client injured while working as an LPN for her employer. Sustained severe neck, shoulder, and low-back injuries and developed serious psychiatric symptoms. Permanent Total Disability claim. Confidential settlement reached.
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$149,500.00 settlement- (MVM)
Workers' compensation client injured in motor vehicle accident involving commercial delivery vehicle while in the course and scope of employment, lumbar injury, Permanent Total Disability claim.
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$130,980.00 settlement- (MVM)
Injured worker who sustained lumbar spine injury installing culverts while working for a governmental entity. Claim was settled prior to a Final Hearing at a mediation.
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$125,000.00 settlement- (JWW)
Client injured while a passenger on motorcycle hit by car which made improper left-hand turn. Significant orthopedic injuries to clavicle and shoulder requiring surgery. Settlement includes policy limits from adverse driver's insurance carrier and client's uninsured motorists' coverage. Claim still pending against uninsured motorists' carrier who insured motorcycle. $50,000.00 in remaining uninsured motorists coverage.
