Personal Injury Case Studies

6 Mar

Personal Injury Case Study: $1.5 Million Settlement

This is a personal injury case study involving our client, Tammy Lee Hendrickson *, a middle-aged woman, who was in a motor vehicle accident, and whose injuries intensely impacted her life and her career. This case study uses information from the client`s files and resulted in a $1.5 million settlement for our client. DETAILS OF THE CAR ACCIDENT In the winter of 2007, Tammy Lee Hendrickson *was driving by herself on a major thoroughfare in...

6 Mar

Personal Injury Car Accident: $1.9 Million Settlement

This is a personal injury case study involving our client, Cassandra Henry *, a middle-aged woman, who was in a motor vehicle accident, and whose injuries intensely and dramatically impacted her life and her family. She suffered both physical and psychological injuries This case study uses information from the client`s settlement brief and supporting documentation. DETAILS OF THE CAR ACCIDENT On the morning of March 16th, 2011 Cassandra Henry was driving her van southbound on...

3 Mar

A “Hit From Behind” Car Accident : $400,000 Settlement

This is a personal injury case study involving our client, Jane Smith, a middle-aged woman, who was in a “hit from behind” car accident, and whose injuries dramatically changed her life. This case study uses information from the settlement brief as well as direct comments from our client, who provided most of them in the form of a testimonial: the client’s comments are provided in italics. BACKGROUND In March of 2000, our client Jane Smith was...

2 May

A Passenger in a Car Accident: $300K Settlement

This is a personal injury case study involving our client, Jill Doe *, a middle-aged woman, who was in a motor vehicle accident, and whose injuries intensely impacted her life and her career. This case study uses information from the client`s settlement brief. INTRODUCTION Jill Doe was a passenger in a vehicle that was involved in a collision with another car. The accident created functional limitations and disabilities that sidetracked her career aspirations, and left her...

16 Apr

Foot Injury at the Department Store: $100K Settlement

This is a personal injury case study involving our client, Kate Hendrix *, a senior woman, who experienced injuries to her feet. This case study uses information from the settlement brief and other materials collected throughout her claim. INTRODUCTION AND DETAILS OF ACCIDENT In, 2010, our client Kate Hendrix entered a department store, and shortly after encountering a piece of store equipment, both of her feet were injured. Our client reported the accident immediately and...

16 Apr

Neck and Back Injuries from a Car Accident: $200K Settlement

This is a personal injury case study involving our client, Joe Simpson *, who was involved in a drunk driving car accident. This case study uses information from the clientʼs settlement file. INTRODUCTION Joe Simpson was an average teenager that enjoyed life as a high school student. Unfortunately, our client’s life took a turn for the worst when he was a back seat passenger in an alcohol-related car accident. The accident took place late one...

16 Apr

Slip and Fall Accident at the Grocery Store: $100K Settlement

This is a personal injury case study involving our client, Jessica Lewis, a middle-aged woman who suffered from a slip and fall accident at her community grocery store. This case study uses information from the settlement brief and from the client’s medical reports on her injuries. BACKGROUND OF THE ACCIDENT In 2009, Jessica Lewis was doing her weekly grocery shopping at a nearby supermarket. Ms. Lewis was leaving the store while both hands were occupied...

10 Apr

Sexual Abuse While Attending College: $50K Settlement

This is a personal injury case study involving our client, Lucy * (not her real name), a young woman who suffered from sexual abuse. This case study uses information from the Settlement Brief as well as information that was gathered throughout the claim. INTRODUCTION Lucy was attending College at the time of the sexual abuse incidents. These incidents took place on the school property, involving a person who worked in the school. Some of these...

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