Injury Case Results
CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE. EVERY CASE IS DIFFERENT AND OUR FIRM'S HISTORY OF VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE. MANY OF OUR CLIENTS HAVE DECIDED TO HIRE US BECAUSE WE HAVE BEEN VERY SUCCESSFUL IN MANY CASES, BOTH BY SETTLEMENT AND BY JURY VERDICT.
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RECENT VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS
$2.725 Million Settlement in Truck Accident Case
Roger A. Ritchie, Sr., with the Ritchie Law Firm obtained a $2.725 million dollar settlement for a West Virginia resident who suffered a brain injury as a result of an automobile accident. The accident occurred on October 12, 2004 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. As the plaintiff was stopped for traffic at a traffic light, her vehicle was struck in the rear by another automobile. The plaintiff and other driver exited their vehicles and stood on an adjacent sidewalk to await the arrival of the police. While waiting for the police, a water truck owned by the City of Harrisonburg, fully loaded with water, failed to slow for the accident and struck one of the parked vehicles. The force of the impact pushed the parked vehicle up onto the sidewalk and into the plaintiff.
The plaintiff was transported to Rockingham Memorial Hospital Emergency Room by ambulance. She was then transported by air transport to the University of Virginia where she received speech and occupational therapy. The plaintiff suffered permanent, traumatic brain injuries with subdural hematoma as well as two fractured ankles and three fractured ribs.
$2.5 Million Settlement in Truck Accident Case
Plaintiff was driving a delivery truck eastbound on Route 50 in Loudoun County, Virginia, when the engine of his truck stopped and he lost all power, including power steering and brakes. Plaintiff managed to pull the truck to the side of the roadway, turned on his emergency flashers, and then waited for help. While he waited for help to arrive, plaintiff took inventory of the truck's contents. The rear of the delivery truck was struck by a flat-bed truck with such force that the sheet metal on the side of the delivery truck was peeled back. The force of the impact threw plaintiff forward and caused him to stumble out of control. Plaintiff's body struck the console, his head struck the windshield, and he fell down steps toward a closed side door. This case resolved in mediation. The insurance company made no settlement offers before mediation.
$1.35 Million Settlement in high speed Truck Accident, Roberts v. Forrester
Roberts v. Forrester – U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Mr. Roberts was a passenger in a vehicle which was struck head-on by a large truck pulling a farm tractor on a flatbed trailer. Mr. Roberts suffered leg, arm, and head injuries. Case settled after the Ritchie Lawfirm won summary judgment motion to include corporate defendant.
$1.2 Million Settlement for 5 Year Old
Automobile accident in West Virginia left 5 year old boy with closed head injuries and many neurological deficits.
$600,000 Verdict for 5-year-old hit by hit-and-run driver
5 year old boy was playing in the parking lot at his apartment complex when defendant's vehicle hit and dragged him. Defendant left the scene of the accident without stopping. Defendant was charged with felony hit and run and DUI. The Commonwealth of Virginia proffered that alcohol played a role in the accident. As a result of the accident, the child suffered a brain injury, left shoulder injury, and a broken nose. He underwent several surgical procedures and now has learning disabilities.
$575,000 Settlement for West Virginia Family
Family injured in automobile accident on Route 250 in Randolph County, West Virginia, recovered the available limits of insurance coverage for traumatic brain injuries, injuries to hips, ribs and spleen.
$485,000.00 Settlement for Victim of Auto Collision in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Heitchew v. Perri
Heitchew v. Perri – Court of Common Pleas, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Client injured in a motor vehicle accident in Scranton, Pennsylvania, suffered neck, rotator cuff, shoulder, and low back injuries.
$450,000.00 Verdict for Police Officer hit by SUV, Shaver v. Smith
On September 1, 2005, Officer Jesse Shaver initiated a traffic stop of a suspected drunken driver. After being ordered out of his car, the suspect fled across Route 250 with Shaver in pursuit. While pursuing the suspect, Shaver was struck by an SUV driver by the defendant. Shaver was unconscious following the impact. Two fellow officers on the scene testified that there was extensive bleeding. Shaver was unconcious for two days.
At the trial, the defendant was incarcerated on an unrelated charge. Defense counsel admitted that Shaver incurred approximately $103,000 in medical bills from the incident and missed approximately four months of work. After hearing the evidence, Judge Thomas Wood awarded Shaver $450,000.00 in compensatory damages. Judge Wood agreed that a reasonable police officer in pursuit of a suspect would be focused on the suspect's hands looking for weapons or contraband, rather than looking for oncoming traffic.
$375,000.00 Jury Verdict for 29 Year Old Mother of Three, Stanovich v. Hoover
The plaintiff was a 29 year old mother of three who was involved in a rear-end collision. Prior to the collision, the defendant slammed on her brakes and left 66 feet of skid marks before impacting with the passenger side of plaintiff's car, sending the plaintiff across oncoming traffic into a 5 foot deep drainage ditch. Plaintiff suffered neck injuries and underwent neck surgery. The insurance company's highest offer in this case was $100,000.00, and the jury returned a verdict for $375,000.00.
$300,000.00 Settlement for Elderly Negligence Victim
Elderly lady involved in automobile collision suffered an open fracture of her leg. She was hospitalized for 7 days. The Ritchie Lawfirm obtained a $300,000.00 settlement for her injuries.
$300,000.00 Settlement against Lowe’s, Storms v. Lowe's
Storms v. Lowe’s – U. S. District Court, Western District of Virginia, Rockingham County
Mr. Storms suffered head, neck, and back injuries when a display in the Harrisonburg, Virginia, Lowe’s store fell on him.
$300,000.00 Settlement for Accident in Putnam County, West Virginia
Client from Putnam County, West Virginia, suffered closed head injury in automobile collision. The Ritchie Lawfirm obtained a $300,000.00 settlement for her.
$267,500 Settlement in Workers’ Compensation Case
Injuries which occurred at work caused plaintiff to undergo hip replacement surgery.
$250,000 – Policy Limits Settlement for 20 year old
Automobile accident in Page County, Virginia, left injured 20 year old with two compound fractures in her leg. Client settled for available policy limits of insurance coverage.
$210,000.00 settlement for teen injured in automobile accident, Brown v. Wilfong
Brown v. Wilfong – Pendleton County, West Virginia
Settlement for 16 year old injured in car accident in Pendleton County, West Virginia. Ms. Brown suffered a fractured pelvis, a cut to her right hand, and bruising.
$176,942.50 Jury Verdict for Broadside Collision, Jackson v. Sterba
Jackson v. Sterba – Albemarle County, Virginia
Ms. Jackson swerved to avoid hitting defendant who ran a stop sign. Ms. Jackson was then struck by Defendant. Ms. Jackson then swerved again to avoid oncoming traffic, struck the guardrail and sign, overturned, and landed in a creek bed. Ms. Jackson suffered injuries to her upper back, cuts on her hands, and headaches.
$158,000 Settlement for Teen with Broken Leg
Automobile accident in Augusta County, Virginia, left teenager with two broken ankles and a broken femur. The Ritchie Lawfirm obtained a $158,000.00 settlement for the teen.
$150,000.00 Settlement for Massachusetts Client, Chain Reaction Collision, Farrar v. Kirt
Farrar v. Kirt – Rockingham County, Virginia
Settlement for client from Massachusetts involved in a chain reaction collision in Virginia. Client suffered vision changes, hearing loss, chest pain, and headaches as a result of the accident.
$120,000 Verdict in U.S. District Court, Lawson v. Harris
Lawson v. Harris – U. S. District Court, Western District of Virginia, Charlottesville
Mr. Lawson was driving a dump truck at the time of the accident. He stopped at a truck stop near Lexington, Virginia. As he was going to get back into his dump truck, he was hit by the defendant who was driving a tractor trailer. The defendant tractor trailer driver was parked beside the dump truck, and as he pulled out, he hit the side of plaintiff's dump truck and pinned Mr. Lawson against the truck.
$132,500.00 settlement after mediation
Ortiz v. Miller – U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia, Elkins, WV
Mr. Ortiz was stopped waiting for traffic to clear before making a left turn. Before he could make his turn, his vehicle was hit from the rear by defendant. Mr. Ortiz’ vehicle was totaled and he suffered injuries to his back, neck and head. Case settled for $132,500.00 after mediation.
$111,500.00 settlement
Settlement for plaintiff injured in Mineral County, West Virginia. Accident occurred on Route 50 in Mineral County. Plaintiff suffered a concussion/closed head injury, and bruised kidney.
$94,594.00 Arbitration Award for Lane Change Collision, Thomas v. D & D Truck Co.
Thomas v. D & D Truck Co. – U. S. District Court, Western District of Virginia, Harrisonburg, VA.
Arbitration award for 69 year old man who was injured in lane change collision in Massanutten, Virginia. Plaintiff suffered fractured tooth, lower back injuries, left shoulder injuries, and headaches.