Posts by Jonathan Petty
Elderly 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…
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…
Read MoreInfant Injuries Spark Henrico NICU Closure: Nurse Faces Charges
Multiple infants at the Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in Henrico County, Virginia, recently suffered unexplained fractures. The shocking discovery led to the temporary closure of the facility’s neonatal care unit (NICU) as the hospital and investigators worked to uncover the cause. When the story aired, one family was horrified to hear that this had happened to…
Read MoreHow Long After a Settlement Do I Get Paid?
Once you agree to a settlement for your personal injury claim or lawsuit, you should receive your settlement check in the next few weeks. The reason for this is because the defendant’s insurance company is required to pay you in a prompt manner. If they ignore you, do not keep you updated, or delay your…
Read MoreFDA Announces Recall of Inari Medical Catheter
The FDA recently announced a Class I recall of Inari Medical’s ClotTriever XL catheter after reports linked it to six deaths and four injuries. Because of the serious potential complications with the device, patients and providers who use the ClotTriever XL should review the potential risks and new instructions that the FDA released. Those who…
Read MoreWhy Are Juries Awarding Huge Medical Malpractice Verdicts?
Medical malpractice is complex and highly challenging to prove. Yet, 2023 was a record year for eye-popping medical malpractice verdicts in the U.S. According to Medscape, juries awarded $10 million or more in 57 medical malpractice lawsuits in 2023, and over half of those reached $25 million or more. Here are some examples: In December…
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