Author: Scott Bowman

Due to a tragic incident in Madison County, Ohio, a baby sustained long term injuries while in-utero. Unfortunately, due to the state of medical malpractice cases in Ohio, a lawsuit was required to hold those medical professionals who carelessly injured this child accountable. The settlement, approved by the Madison County Probate Court, will provide for the child’s needs as they age.

GB Law successfully resolved the case of a young man who was involved in a rear-end accident on US 23. Our client was stopped in morning traffic on his way to work when he was hit. The commercial driver behind him, who was traveling at a high rate of speed, didn’t see the stopped traffic. Our client had multiple injuries, but most notably a concussion with lasting post-concussive impairments. We worked with our client’s medical providers to present clear present and future impairment evidence to establish the case.

A Franklin County woman was finally delivered justice after GB Law successfully tried her case to a jury AND forced the insurance company to pay for the verdict.

After an at-fault driver refused to accept responsibility for causing a crash, GB Law’s J. Scott Bowman stood by his client and won a jury trial for her, proving the other driver was at fault. When the other driver’s insurance company refused to pay the verdict, Mr. Bowman wagered on filing a lawsuit against the insurance company. His persistence paid off and his client was ultimately paid, proving once again that accountability matters.

GB Law obtained a $71,000 jury verdict on behalf of a client injured in an automobile accident. After trial, GB Law successfully petitioned the court to have the insurance company pay interest on the settlement for not taking reasonable steps to settle the case out of court. The insurance company’s highest offer was $5,000 before trial.

GB Law received a $75,000 jury verdict on behalf of a client who sustained soft tissue injuries in a Pike County motor vehicle collision.

A woman fell after employees in a Fairfield County restaurant spilled chips on the floor during horseplay. The employees cleaned up some of the chips, but not all of them. Unfortunately, as GB Law’s client exited her booth, she was unable to see a remaining chip on the floor and fell to the tile floor.

Despite the restaurant’s pending bankruptcy, GB Law was able to secure a $100,000 settlement for the restaurant patron.

An intersection collision at Winchester Road and Waterloo Road in Fairfield County caused GB Law’s client a concussion and an aggravation to a prior head injury. The insurance company offered less than $10,000 to settle the case prior to trial. The jury rendered a verdict of $110,000 for the client.

A central Ohio property management company and landscape company were negligent in failing to deactivate a community sprinkler system despite the freezing temperatures. As a result, a resident fell while taking her dog out for an early morning walk. This caused a knee fracture which required surgery.

Despite the difficult liability case that any slip and fall case presents, GB Law was successful in negotiating a $140,000 settlement for our client. Best of all, the condominium association improved their winterizing procedures after the litigation concluded.

While riding his motorcycle in Licking County, a client was faced with sudden peril when a box truck abruptly pulled into his path. Unable to stop, the motorcyclist had to eject from the bike. Fortunately, he was wearing a helmet. Unfortunately, he sustained a broken femur which required extensive surgery and rehabilitation.

GB Law successfully overcame the insurance company’s denial of liability through diligent investigation and reconstruction reports. As a result, the insurance company paid $175,000 to settle the claim.