Justices revive PI claim omitted from plaintiff’s bankruptcy
A federal appeals court improperly narrowed the scope of its inquiry on the question of “inadvertent mistake” in deciding that the doctrine of judicial estoppel applied to bar a personal […]
T-bone crash causes spinal, ortho injuries $1.05M settlement
Action: Motor vehicle accident Injuries alleged: Right shoulder injury, sacroiliitis and cervical spine injury Case name: Bryan Sheppard v. Dianne Proveaux Wiles Court/case no.: Orangeburg County Court of Common Pleas, […]
Plaintiff fatally injured after box truck crash $18.15 million settlement
Action: Motor vehicle accident Injuries alleged: Wrongful death and survival Amount: $18,150,000 Name of mediator: Kip Darwin of Holcombe Bomar in Spartanburg Date: Dec. 8, 2024 Most helpful experts: Oliver […]
Kids suffer facial fractures following rear end collision $600,000 settlement
Action: Motor vehicle accident Injuries alleged: Injuries to four family members Amount: $600,000 Date: Nov. 4, 2024 Attorneys: Sam Bass of Stewart Law Offices in Spartanburg and Skip Utsey of […]
$4 million settlement; Defendants’ intransigence ends three days before trial
Action: Settlement Date: Feb. 28, 2025 Date of incident: Sept. 9, 2020 Nature of claim: Motor vehicle collision Injuries alleged: Left comminuted, displaced femur fracture and right ankle dislocation, both […]
$2.9 million settlement; Attempt to ‘bully’ other drivers ends in crash
Action: Settlement Date: July 1, 2024 Date of incident: Feb. 16, 2021 Nature of claim: Motor vehicle collision Injuries alleged: Head laceration and possible mild traumatic brain injury Amount: $2.9 […]
$1.35 million settlement: Motorcycle’s collision with SUV throws plaintiff 20 yards
Action: Settlement Date: June 22, 2023 Nature of claim: Motor vehicle accident Injuries alleged: Traumatic brain injury, subdural hematoma, left wrist fracture that required surgery, thoracic spine and rib fractures, […]
$850,000 settlement: Collision after unexpected U-turn injures plaintiff
Action: Motor vehicle accident Injuries alleged: Mild traumatic brain injury Case name: Withheld Court/case no.: Withheld Mediator: Karl Folkens Amount: $850,000 Date: Nov. 21, 2023 Most helpful expert: Dr. Marshall […]
Plaintiff escapes serious injury in Johns Island collision; $210,000 settlement
Action: Motor vehicle accident Injuries alleged: No major injuries Case name: Withheld Court/case no.: Withheld Demand: Policy limits Amount: $210,000 Special damages: $1,125 Date: Oct. 31, 2023 Attorneys: Gedney M. […]
Head-on crash causes life-altering injuries for plaintiff; $1.35 million settlement
Action: Motor vehicle accident Injuries alleged: Clavicle fracture, nerve damage and related shoulder injuries; severe cervical injuries, including cervical disc displacement, cervical spondylosis, cervical radiculitis, cervical radiculopathy, and cervical kyphosis; […]
Collision after unexpected U-turn injures plaintiff; $850,000 settlement
Action: Motor vehicle accident Injuries alleged: Mild traumatic brain injury Case name: Withheld Court/case no.: Withheld Mediator: Karl Folkens Amount: $850,000 Date: Nov. 21, 2023 Most helpful expert: Dr. Marshall […]
Anniversary celebration ends when husband struck; $1 million settlement
Action: Pedestrian injury Injuries alleged: Injuries to his right shoulder, right hip and left knee, requiring total hip replacement, steroid injections and physical therapy Case name: Withheld Court/case no.: Withheld […]
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