How to File a Police Report After a Richmond Car Crash
In most types of car accidents, someone calls the police to notify them that there has been an accident. In Virginia, drivers have a duty to contact the police when someone dies, there is an injury, or there is property damage. There are some situations where the police are not called even though someone was…
Read MoreHow Insurance Companies Minimize Payouts After a Car Crash (and How to Fight Back)
The stark reality is that insurance companies are businesses, and their primary purpose is to turn a profit by making more money than they spend. They make money by accepting premiums, and they spend money by paying claims. Consequently, insurance companies train their adjusters to make money for their employers by minimizing claims or denying…
Read MoreWho is Liable if You’re Hit by Cargo Falling Off a Truck?
Trucking cargo accidents are among the most frightening of all accidents. Falling cargo and truck debris can shatter windshields and result in catastrophic injury, sometimes even death. Truck accident cargo claims can become surprisingly complex, however, if two or more parties share liability. Possible defendants Below is a list of potentially liable parties. The truck…
Read MorePhelan Petty Secures $1.35 Million Settlement for Woman Who Suffered Stroke and Blindness After Vein Surgery
Medical professionals are supposed to act with a standard of care. When they fail in this duty, people can suffer massive complications. This was the case for a 67-year-old woman who suffered a stroke after vein surgery. Attorneys Jonathan M. Petty and Brielle Hunt negotiated the case in mediation and secured a $1.35 million settlement…
Read MoreBurned by a Pressure Cooker? What to Know About the SharkNinja Foodi Recall and Your Legal Rights
Pressure cookers might be a popular appliance, but recent recalls highlight the potential risks associated with these devices. The SharkNinja Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers recently became the subject of a massive recall. Already, more than 100 injuries have been reported related to these devices. What you need to know about the recall The…
Read MoreElderly Woman Died After Fall on Defendant’s Premises — $900,000 Settlement
Type of action: Wrongful death Injuries alleged: Multiple traumatic injuries, including cervical, thoracic and facial fractures; wrongful death Demand: $1,000,000 Verdict or settlement: Settlement Amount: $900,000 Attorney for plaintiff: Brielle M. Hunt, Richmond Description of case: Plaintiff’s decedent, who was more than 97 years old, suffered a traumatic fall on the defendant’s premises, fracturing her neck, spine and face. She died three…
Read More$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…
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