Monthly Archives: December 2021
$750,000 Settlement – Dram Shop/Social Host Claim
We obtained a policy limits settlement for a Gwinnett County couple injured by an underaged drunk driver. Plaintiffs were driving home on a two-lane road when an 20-year-old in an SUV crossed the centerline and struck their vehicle head-on. The SUV driver was several times over the legal blood alcohol limit. Our investigation revealed… Read More »
$750,000 Jury Verdict – Auto Accident
In February, 2018 Shiver Hamilton Campbell obtained a $750,000 jury verdict in Fulton County for a client who suffered non-operative back injuries resulting in roughly $130,000 in medical expenses. The defendant’s insurance company denied fault for the wreck and contended our client was not injured or if he was maintained his injuries were minor… Read More »
$750,000 Jury Verdict – Failure to Yield Car Accident
Our client, a 26-year-old man, began experiencing low back pain a few days after a car accident involving a 94-year-old who failed to yield. State Farm denied liability based on the fact that the Plaintiff was speeding. They offered our client a $100,000 settlement before trial and even increased their offer to $150,000 during… Read More »
$750,000 Settlement – Apartment Complex Shooting
Our client was held up at gunpoint and shot during a robbery at an apartment complex in Atlanta. He had abdominal surgery and suffered scarring. We claimed that the complex owner and manager knew of other similar shootings and did not do enough to prevent future violent crimes. The apartment complex settled to avoid… Read More »
$750,000 Settlement – Security Negligence
Our client suffered from a neurological degenerative disease and ALS, which caused her to have limited motor functions. Another resident of the home care facility, who had severe mental health issues, entered our client’s room unsupervised. He placed his hands around her neck and strangled her for 3 minutes until she passed away. The… Read More »
$750,245 – Jury Verdict – Motor Vehicle Collision
Our client, a passenger, was involved in an accident in DeKalb County. As a result, our client sustained a lower back injury. MRIs revealed a disc bulge and protrusion at the right nerve root at L5-S1. Our client began pain management treatment and received several epidural injections and radiofrequency ablation. The insurance company declined… Read More »
$800,000 Settlement – Motor Vehicle Collision
Our client was returning home from work when another sedan pulled out in front of him, causing a significant collision. Our client suffered broken bones in his left leg and arm. He sustained $80,000 in medical bills. Doctors believed he would make a full recovery but would have an increased risk of arthritis as… Read More »
$800,000 Settlement – Commercial Motor Vehicle Collision
Our elderly client was rear-ended by a commercial vehicle while he was stopped for traffic. The client, who had a complex medical history including two coronary artery bypass surgeries, reported at the scene that he was not injured. The client subsequently began to experience headaches and was diagnosed with a subdural hematoma necessitating discontinuance… Read More »
$825,000 Settlement – Atlanta Motor Vehicle Collision
Shiver Hamilton Campbell resolved a car wreck case against a commercial vehicle for $825,000 before trial. Our client suffered a broken ankle, broken arm, and back and neck injuries when a plumbing van pulled out in front of her. Unable to stop, our client collided with the van. Due to her injuries, our client… Read More »
$850,000 Settlement – Motor Vehicle Collision
Shiver Hamilton Campbell secured an $850,000 settlement for a young man who was injured when he was rear-ended by a small car. A previously healthy young man, our client had two surgeries as a result of his injuries. The insurance company initially offered $5,000 to settle his case, claiming he had prior back problems… Read More »
