At the Law Offices of David S. Migliore, we believe that the true measure of a successful attorney is how well they perform for their clients, both at the negotiating table and in the courtroom. We pride ourselves on being aggressive and always striving to obtain the maximum award or settlement for our clients. Take a moment to review our most recent verdicts & settlements.
Top 10 Settlements
1. $150,000 – Assault
Our client was seriously injured when he was viciously attacked by a drunk passenger while riding on a local FastTrack bus. The force of the punch that struck our client’s right eye shattered his orbital bone and needed emergency surgery to install plates and screws to repair the fracture. The insurance company claimed that our client had somehow instigated his own assault by relying on the defendant’s bogus claims that my client was drunk and rowdy on the bus. After depositions of the plaintiff and his friend who was an eye witness to the assault, the defendant’s insurance company agreed to mediate the case and it then shortly thereafter decided to resolve the case for our last demand.*
2. $150,000 – Premises Liability – Trip and Fall Accident
Our client was seriously injured when he was attempting to walk down a flight of outdoor steps to his car that was parked in the driveway of the apartment building in which he lived. There was a light that was supposed to be on a timer just above the staircase to illuminate the stairs and allow anyone walking upon them to be able to see the steps. Unfortunately, on the day of the incident, the timer was either set for the wrong time or it was not turned on at all and when our client attempted to walk down the stairs, he missed a step and fell forward onto his outstretched arms and tore his right rotator cuff in his shoulder. After a lengthy surgery and recovery, our client still was in significant pain and had lingering disability in his right shoulder. At first the defendant denied any liability, and blaming our client for his fall. After the depositions of the plaintiff and defendant, the insurance company changed their tune and offered $100,000 to resolve the case. We held firm with our demand of $150,000 all the way up until the eve of trial, when the insurance company finally capitulated and paid our client exactly what he asked for.*
3. $125,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident – Drunk Driver
Our clients were injured when they were struck from behind by a drunk driver while they were stopped for a red light. The force of the impact pushed their vehicle into the metal barrier dividing the lanes of travel. The drunk driver tried to flee the scene but his vehicle was so badly damage it became disabled and he attempted to walk away from the crash. Police showed up and gave him a breathalyzer test, which he failed. The defendant’s insurance carrier claimed that this was merely a “soft-tissue” case and downplayed the significance of their client’s intoxication. They made low-ball offers all the way up until a court mediation before trial. After laying out the facts of the defendant’s intoxication, including excerpts from his deposition where he admitted to having no recollection of getting into his vehicle after drinking for 12 hours, the judge finally got the insurance company to realize how bad this case was for them and they paid our last demand.*
4. $100,000 – Premises Liability – Electrical Burn Injury
Our client was injured when he was electrically shocked as he touched a handle on a defective cooler at a local convenience store. The electrical current was strong enough to trigger the “no-let-go” muscle contraction in his hand and he was unable to let go of the door handle until his co-worker found the circuit breaker and turned off the power almost one minute later. He was rushed to the hospital where doctors flushed his system with fluids to get rid of the internal damage. Luckily, he made a full recovery within 6 months. Initially the insurance company offered less than two times his medical bills, but, after a lengthy wait, and on the eve of trial they agreed to resolve the case for our last demand.*
5. $86,000 – Motor Vehicle vs. Pedestrian
Our clients were injured when they were struck by a reckless driver as they were crossing the street. They were taken via ambulance to the hospital and received conservative treatment for their injuries. However, the insurance company felt that their injuries and pain were initially only worth a few thousand dollars over their medical bills. After demonstrating that their driver was clearly driving recklessly at his deposition, the insurance company changed their tune and the case was settled for over three times the initial offers!*
6. $84,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident
Our client was injured in a car accident through no fault of their own. However, the defendant’s insurance company denied any wrongdoing and made no offers until four days before trial. After extensive negotiations, they finally agreed to pay $84,000 to resolve the case. This amount was more than four times what our client expected to receive, and they were extremely happy with the result!*
7. $60,000 – Premises Liability – Slip and Fall Accident
Our client was injured when she slipped and fell at a local supermarket on a puddle of water. Naturally, the supermarket denied any responsibility. It took many months of discovery and depositions, but our client held strong and just before the case was set to go to a jury trial, the defendant folded under the pressure and agreed to resolve the case for $60,000. Our client was thrilled with the result!*
8. $50,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident
Our client was seriously injured when he was stopped at a red light and rear-ended by a negligent driver. He sustained significant injuries to his back and neck, including a herniated disc. The insurance company refused to admit that the accident caused the disc herniation to our client’s neck, even after an orthopedic surgeon causally related it to the accident. They offered what they thought was “good enough” for a “soft-tissue case”. However, after meeting with the presiding judge a week before trial was set to begin, they changed their tune and paid our client what he deserved for such a serious injury.*
9. $44,500 – Motor Vehicle Accident
Our three clients were injured due to a negligent driver who sideswiped their vehicle. The defendant’s insurance company denied that their insured was negligent. After a court arbitration in our client’s favor, the insurance company offered only half the amount of the award. Just before trial they came to their senses and paid only $500.00 less than the full amount of the arbitration award.*
10. $40,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident
Our client was injured when a negligent truck driver failed to inspect his truck prior to taking it out on to the highway. As our client was driving behind the truck, one of the wheels came off the truck and struck the front of our client’s vehicle. The insurance company denied that our client could have been injured in the accident and made no offers until a year after the lawsuit began. When they did make an offer, it was for less than the medical bills. As the trial date approached, and with the help of the presiding judge, we were able to force the insurance company to fairly compensate our client for his injuries.*
Other Notable Settlements
$36,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$35,000 – Slip and Fall Accident
$34,575.56 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$34,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$32,500 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$30,000 – Underinsured (UIM) Motor Vehicle Accident
$29,673 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$25,400 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$23,300 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$22,500 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$22,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$20,460 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$20,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$18,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$18,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$16,500 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$16,500 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$15,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$15,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$13,392 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$12,500 – Slip and Fall Accident
$11,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$10,000 – Worker’s Compensation Injury
$10,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$9,900 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$9,060 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$7,500 – Motor Vehicle Accident
$7,150 – Motor Vehicle Accident
Top 10 Verdicts/Awards
1. $132,770.20 – Electrical Burn Injury
Our client was injured when he was electrically shocked as he touched a handle on a defective cooler at a local convenience store. The electrical current was strong enough to trigger the “no-let-go” muscle contraction in his hand and he was unable to let go of the door handle until his co-worker found the circuit breaker and turned off the power almost one minute later. He was rushed to the hospital where doctors flushed his system with fluids to get rid of the internal damage. Luckily, he made a full recovery within 6 months. After settling for $100,000 with the insurer of the owner of the building, we went after the tenant whose negligence contributed to our client’s injuries. They decided to ignore our requests for settlement, and failed to show up for the trial. After a short bench trial, the judge awarded our client his full medical bills plus $100,000 in pain and suffering.*
2. $110,314 – Motor Vehicle Accident
Our client was a passenger in a vehicle that was struck from behind and forced into another vehicle, causing it to strike a metal guardrail and then crash into a rock wall embankment. Our client was ejected from the vehicle and landed 20 feet away from the vehicle on the pavement. She sustained numerous injuries to her head, neck, back, and shoulders, including permanent scarring. The insurance company knew that this was a dangerous case for them, and so they agreed to a binding arbitration to limit their exposure. The arbitrator’s award ensured that the insurance company paid the maximum amount of the agreed upon limits.*
3. $27,570 – Motor Vehicle Accident
Our client was injured in a “rear-end” motor vehicle accident. She sustained significant injuries to her neck and back requiring ambulance, hospital, and chiropractic treatment. The defendant denied that he was at fault up until the actual bench trial when he admitted he was negligent to the judge. The judge found in favor of our client and awarded her the full medical bills plus double for pain and suffering she incurred due to this avoidable accident.*
4. $23,134 – Trip and Fall Accident
Our client was a customer at a local pet store, when he was tripped over a negligently placed pet scale, causing him to fall forward into a metal display rack which punctured his right hand. After an initial court arbitration, the defendant’s insurance company offered to resolve the case for $7,500. Our client refused and took his case all the way through trial and was awarded nearly 3 times that amount by the judge.*
5. $21,000 – Nail Salon Injury
Our client was injured while receiving a hot wax treatment at a local nail salon. She sustained severe burns to her upper lip with some residual scarring. She received limited medical treatment at the hospital and burn cream. Her medical bills totaled $1,000. After a brief bench trial, the judge awarded our client the full medical bills plus $20,000 for pain and suffering.*
*Prior results are not indicative of future recoveries. Each individual case is evaluated on its own merits.
