$500,000 Settlement After Patient Suffers Permanent Hand Scarring Due to Negligence
On December 9, 2020, Phelan Petty’s Brielle Hunt secured a $500,000 settlement on behalf of a woman who suffered permanent hand scarring and pain after alleged negligence by a technician. Case background The plaintiff alleged that a radiology technician negligently administered high-pressure IV contrast into the back of her hand. The contrast extravasated throughout all…
Read More$1.4 Million Settlement After Confusion Over Baby’s Heart Report Results in Death
This tragic case involved a two week-old baby who died after his treatment team failed to act on alarming test results. Attorneys Jonathan M. Petty and Brielle Hunt negotiated the case in mediation and secured a $1.4 million settlement on behalf of the baby’s mother. Background of the case A 17-year-old single mother brought her…
Read More$750,000 Settlement After Woman is Blinded in Right Eye After Cataract Surgery
Phelan Petty’s Jonathan M. Petty secured a $750,000 settlement for a woman who suffered permanent blindness in her right eye after cataract surgery. Case background The plaintiff, a 53-year-old woman, underwent cataract surgery on her left eye by the defendant ophthalmologist without complication. She experienced no pain or discomfort after the surgery. One week later,…
Read More$375,000 Settlement for Patient Who Fractured Femur in Hospital Fall
On September 12, 2022, Phelan Petty’s Brielle Hunt secured a $375,000 settlement for a patient who suffered a fractured femur in a hospital fall. Background of the case The plaintiff presented to the defendant facility complaining of bilateral worsening leg weakness and pain. She was accompanied by her daughter. Her daughter allegedly explained that the…
Read MoreMost Dangerous Roads in the Greater Richmond Region
Everyone who’s traveled in the United States knows that, unfortunately, some highways can be just plain risky. There are a range of factors that influence how hazardous road systems are, but a few of the most common are worn-out infrastructure, congestion, extreme weather, and challenging terrain. One other less common but equally serious factor contributing…
Read MoreHow Long Could My Virginia Truck Accident Case Take to Settle or Resolve?
It could take months or years to settle or resolve your Virginia truck accident case. How long it takes depends on your case’s complexity, the severity of your injuries, settlement negotiations with an at-fault party or their insurer, and other factors. By working with Richmond truck accident attorneys, you have a better opportunity to achieve…
Read MoreSeat belt laws in Virginia: How they may impact your injury claim
Did you know that wearing a seat belt in Virginia in 1987 was a personal choice, and no police officer could stop you for the violation? Today, it’s funny to imagine driving around Richmond or Charlottesville with no belt on, carefree even while passing through a police checkpoint. It took considerable time and a large…
Read MorePhelan Petty’s Brielle Hunt Selected to 2025 Virginia Lawyers Weekly Influential Women of Law
Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that partner Brielle Hunt has been named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly Influential Women of Law, Class of 2025. The award honors women attorneys and judges for their outstanding work within the justice system, dedication to their communities, and service to the legal profession in the commonwealth. The…
Read MoreUber Sues Over Alleged Fake Car Crash Scheme
The rideshare giant Uber has filed a lawsuit against several law firms, doctors, and pain management clinics in New York. Uber claims these groups have been faking car accidents to exploit the state’s no-fault insurance system. This means they’re allegedly staging minor crashes or approaching those involved in a minor crash and then having the…
Read MoreDepo-Provera Lawsuits Now Consolidated into MDL: What It Means for Victims
Lawsuits are mounting against Pfizer and other manufacturers of progesterone injection birth control like Depo-Provera. Studies indicating a drastic increase in the risk of meningioma tumors associated with the drug could mean tens of thousands of women will have the opportunity to recover damages for their injuries. The high number of potential claimants led to…
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