Case Results
Worcester Pedestrian Struck and Killed by SUV – Settled for Full Policy Limits
We represented the estate of an elderly man who was struck by an SUV in Worcester when he went to retrieve his mail at the mailbox. Though the insurance company initially denied liability due to the visibility because of rain and darkness, we were able to secure a settlement for full policy limits for the family of the decedant.
Boylston Passenger Suffers Fractured Back – Settled for Full Policy Limits
Client was a passenger in a motor vehicle that was t-boned when the driver attempted a left hand turn in Boylston. Our client was taken via ambulance to the Emergency Department where she was admitted and spent many months recovering. Case settled for full policy limits.
Truck Driver Struck Head On – $125,000.00 Settlement
Our client was working driving a box truck one evening when he was struck head on by a small passenger vehicle. The operator of the passenger vehicle was reportedly travelling in excess of 100mph and crossed over in front of our client. Luckily our client was operating a box truck and suffered less extensive injuries as a result. After almost a year of treatment and negotiation we were able to secure him a settlement of $125,000.00.
Worcester OUI/DUI – Third Offense – Not Guilty at Trial
Client was operating her vehicle late one evening when an off-duty officer called to report her vehicle all over the road. An on-duty officer was dispatched and pulled her over. After noticing the odor of alcohol and bloodshot/glassy eyes, he had her perform field sobriety test. After failing all of the tests, she was arrested. At trial, we were able to discredit the testimony of the off-duty officer after thorough cross examination and our client was found Not Guilty.
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon – Not Guilty at Trial
Client was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon after a confrontation with his ex-girlfriend. After extensive preparation and cross examination it was revealed that the parities had recently been in Probate Court where the girlfriend lost a bid to obtain more support for the child that they had shared custody of just days before these accusations. Our client was a great father that was devastated by these accusations and we were able to establish this with the jury, along with the motive of the ex-girlfriend. After less than an hour of deliberations, the jury found our client Not Guilty
OUI/DUI Defense – Worcester Roadblock Sobriety Checkpoint – Dismissed
Client was stopped at a Worcester roadblock sobriety checkpoint. He was instructed to pull to the side and was asked to step out of his vehicle. Client failed all field sobriety testing and was taken to the State Police barracks. At the barracks he was examined by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and failed the screening. He was charged with OUI – Drugs. After thorough examination of the facts and protocols we determined that the State Police failed to follow proper protocol. Due to this, the case was dismissed on the day of trial.
Head on Collision – $300,000.00 Settlement
Client was an elderly woman who was driving her vehicle on a Worcester highway when she was hit head on by a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction. The crash was violent and our client was caused to suffer multiple fractures and sprains. Client was able to recover very well in a short period of time and we were able to recover a settlement for the policy limits of $300,000.00.
Head on Car Collision
Our client had the right of way as she passed through a green traffic signal when another vehicle ran a red left turn traffic signal and collided head on with our client’s vehicle. Among physical injuries, our client witnessed the severity of the injuries of the passengers of the other vehicle and suffered PTSD as a result. Within one year from the date of accident, we were able to secure the full Bodily Injury and Underinsured policy limits for our client.
OUI – .18 Breath Test – Not Guilty
Our client was stopped at 1:15am after committing marked lanes violations. The officer reported her having an odor of alcohol, bloodshot and glassy eyes and slurred speech. He asked her to step from the vehicle perform field sobriety tests which he stated she failed. The officer then placed her under arrest for OUI and transferred her to the station where she consented to a breath test. She registered a .18 BAC which is over double the legal limit. A careful examination of the evidence determined that a contaminating event occurred before the breath test and we made a motion to
Sexual Assault by Teacher – $300,000.00 Settlement
Clients were four young girls that alleged they were each sexually assaulted by a former teacher many years before when they were in the 3rd grade. Each client came forward at different times and gave very similar descriptions as to what happened to them. After the criminal case concluded, we brought suit against both the teacher and the school for various claims. The case presented difficulty as both defendants denied liability and the allegations took place many years prior. Approximately two years into the litigation, and after extensive investigation, the cases settled at mediation awarding our clients $300,000.00.