VERDICT ALERT: $110,000 Fairfield County Verdict

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.

Sidewalk Ice Flip and Fall Caused by Negligent Winterizing.

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.

Licking County Motorcycle Accident

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.

Loose Staircase with No Handrail Pays $107,000

Through litigation in the Knox County Court of Common Pleas, GB Law secured a $107,000 settlement for her client after she sustained a fractured hip. An investigation revealed the stairs were constructed wrong and were dangerous. Further, the stairs did not have a hand-rail as required by building code. The settlement helped the client pay for two hip surgeries and a difficult recovery.

Fall in Restaurant Causes Hip and Arm Fractures.

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.

VERDICT ALERT: Court Awards Interest on Verdict

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.

VERDICT ALERT: Franklin County Jury Verdict of $60,400

GB Law obtained a $60,400 verdict on behalf of a client who sustained a shoulder injury in a rear-end motor vehicle accident. The defendant was insured with Allstate Insurance who disputed the injuries despite the fact that their insured driver would not even appear at trial in his own defense. Allstate paid $7,200 post-trial for court costs and interest on the verdict.