CASE RESULTS
$3 MILLION DOLLAR SETTLEMENT
CONTESTED LIABILITY WRONGFUL DEATH CASE
Family recovered $3m for wrongful death of decedent. Contested liability.
$3,000,000.00
$1.2 MILLION SETTLEMENT
MOTORCYCLE CRASH FROM NEGLIGENTLY PLACED FENCE
$100K FROM AT-FAULT DRIVER. $1.1 MILLION FROM ADJACENT HOMEOWNERS' POLICY.
The claimant, a 58-year-old tradesman, was severely injured when his motorcycle was struck by an automobile crossing an intersection. The at-fault driver was cited for failure to yield to oncoming traffic. She provided a statement that she could not see the motorcycle approaching because the intersection was obstructed by a nearby fence and utility pole. The insurer for the at-fault driver immediately tendered the $100K policy limits.
Counsel for the claimant hired a civil engineer that concluded the sight lines at the intersection were approximately 100' feet less than standard due to the obstructing fence and utility pole. Further investigation revealed the fence height and location to be in violation of town zoning bylaws. Counsel also assembled a collection of accident reports from the intersection over the previous five years showing an unusually high number of crashes.
A claim was brought against the homeowners for negligently maintaining the fence adjacent to the roadway. Counsel advised the homeowners' insurance company it should secure independent counsel for the homeowners to protect their interests above and beyond the policy limits. Independent counsel was retained. Shortly thereafter, demand was made to pay the full $1.1 million homeowners policy limits in thirty days or less.
Counsel for the insurer recommended arbitration with the $1.1m policy limits serving as the ceiling. Plaintiff’s counsel responded that liability was reasonably clear and suggested arbitration was merely a rejection of the policy limits demand. Less than 30-days later, the insurer offered the total policy limits of $1.1 million dollars.
The claimant suffered serious injuries requiring extensive inpatient treatment, numerous surgeries, and amputation of one of his big toes.
$1,200,000.00
$600,000.00
Construction Accident
Steel worker suffered compression fracture from fall at job site. Combies Hanson, P.C. attorneys reached out to an epoxy manufacturer in Texas to confirm sub-contractor used the wrong epoxy to hold in place a steal beam which gave way during construction.
$600,000.00
$325,000.00
CLASS III MEDICAL DEVICE FAILURE
ADVERSE EVENTS CONCEALED FROM FDA
Plaintiff alleged that Class III medical device manufacturer concealed adverse events from the FDA, causing doctors to install deficient bovine tissue heart valve leading to death of a young woman.
$325,000.00
$300,000.00
NEGLIGENT SECURITY SETTLEMENT
WOMAN ATTACKED AT BAR
Intoxicated patron attacks woman leading to injuries. Case settled during mediation.
$300,000.00
$250,000.00.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH.
Fractured wrist in contested liability car crash. Defendant initially disputed liability. Case resolved following Defendant’s deposition.
$250,000.00
$109,000.00
BAD-FAITH INSURANCE CLAIMS
WIRE-FRAUD INTERCEPTED BY CHINESE HACKERS. INSURANCE INITIALLY DENIED CLAIM. LATER PAYS FULL PROCEEDS.
Client attempting to make investment via wire transfer has funds intercepted by Chinese hackers. His initial insurance claim was denied. After Combies Hanson, P.C. served a letter alleging unfair and deceptive insurance practices, the insurer changed its liability decision and issued full reimbursement of the loss.
$109,000.00
$105,000.00
PRODUCTS LIABILITY CLAIMS
SAFETY GLASS INJURY.
Injury caused by door manufacturer’s failure to use safety glass in accordance with glazing standards. Client, a college student, sustained injuries to his forearm when glass shattered resulting in scar to his wrist.
$105,000.00
Represented client in Federal Court of Rhode Island against manufacturer of hernia patch for selling a defective product.
$100,000.00
PRODUCTS LIABILITY CLAIMS
$75,000.00
$2 MILLION SETTLEMENT
SHOOTING DEATH AT PUBLIC HOUSING COURTYARD
Two million dollar recovery for family of woman shot and killed while visiting apartment complex. We were able to demonstrate the apartment complex design and lack of security features made it a target for crime. Police officers, detectives, and expert witnesses were all utilized to showcase the failed security measures in place by defendants. The case was heavily worked-up and settled just days before trial.
$2,000,000.00
$712,000 SETTLEMENT
FALL ON STAIRS AT NANTUCKET RENTAL PROPERTY
A guest at a Nantucket rental home fell from negligently designed stairs and suffered a non-surgical compression fracture. Combies Hanson, P.C. discovered the homeowner helped design the stairs and alleged they were not to the applicable building code.
In addition to retaining a construction expert, Combies Hanson, P.C. hired a digital design company to create an interactive animation of the stairs. The animation showed the danger posed by those descending the stairs. The lawsuit settled shortly before trial was scheduled to begin.
$704,640.16- VERDICT
TWO-WEEK LONG NURSING HOME ABUSE JURY TRIAL IN NORFOLK SUPERIOR COURT DURING COVID-19
Jury finds for the Plaintiff - October, 2021
Highest offer before trial: $60,000.
Abuse on the part of an assisted living facility alleged to have caused death of Plaintiff's decedent, a resident at the facility. Plaintiff alleged that decedent was ordered to wear a soft helmet at all times pursuant to his care plan. Defendant failed to ensure decedent wore his helmet and as a result he suffered trauma to his already fragile skull, which shortly thereafter led to his death.
The Plaintiff waived all medical expenses at trial.
A jury returned a verdict with interest in the amount of $704,640.16.
$704,640.16
$250,000.00
MOTORCYCLE CRASH
MOTORCYCLE CRASH LEADS TO SERIOUS INJURIES.
Recovered $250,000.00 for client on motorcycle struck by vehicle that did not have right of way at intersection. Client sustained numerous bone fractures and road-rash scarring. Negotiated healthcare lien to less than $1,000.00.
$250,000.00
$500,000.00
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH RESOLVED LESS THAN ONE MONTH BEFORE TRIAL AFTER FAILED MEDIATION.
Highest offer at mediation – fifty thousand dollars -- was recommended by well-known retired judge and mediator. Combies Hanson, P.C. refused and prepared for trial. Case resolved for ten times the amount one month prior to start of trial.
$500,000.00
$310,000.00
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
Broken leg from rear-end crash.
$250,000.00
MOTORCYCLE CRASH
MOTORCYCLE CLAIM.
Combies Hanson recovered $250,000.00 for motorcyclist injured in crash. All injuries resolved by the time of settlement.
$250,000.00
$100,000.00
MOTORCYCLE, BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN CRASHES
BICYCLE INJURY.
Young man on bicycle struck resulting in broken wrist. Full insurance proceeds paid prior to any court filings.
$100,000.00
$180,000.00
NEGLIGENT SECURITY SETTLEMENT
Man stabbed while inside commercial apartment unit. Case settled after jury selection.
$180,000.00.
$240,000.00
DRAM-SHOP/ ALCOHOL AND OVER-SERVING RELATED INJURIES
Man over-served at bar falls and suffers head injury. Case resolved prior to suit.
$240,000.00
$125,000.00
TRIP AND FALL INJURIES
TRIP AND FALL; ALLEGATIONS ENERGY COMPANY FILLED EXCAVATED HOLE WITH GRAVEL STOLEN FROM NEARBY CONSTRUCTION SITE.
Woman suffered injuries when she tripped and fell into an excavation site along sidewalk. Combies Hanson, P.C. hired an engineering expert who confirmed that the excavation did not meet safety standards. Extent of woman’s injuries were contested and labeled as “pre-existing” in nature. Case resolved at mediation.
$125,000.00
TRIP AND FALL INJURIES
WOMAN FALLS DOWN-STAIRS.
Victim alleged improper railing specifications. At mediation, Combies Hanson, P.C. demonstrated that state building codes were violated
$110,000.00
$125,000.00
OTHER PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS
LUNG POISONING.
Housecleaner asked to use homemade chemicals from homeowner. Immediately experienced burning sensation in her lungs requiring hospitalization.
$125,000.00
$100,000.00
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
Driver struck while waiting in traffic. Allegations of regional pain syndrome exacerbated by accident. Case settled for policy limits after Independent Medical Exam.