Our client was injured when a tractor trailer collided with the rear of the large vehicle he was operating. The truck driver died as a result of the accident. Our client did not notice any immediate problems, but soon after the accident noticed hand numbness and grip strength weakness. He underwent three surgeries to correct this problem. He has since returned to a full-work schedule. Past medical bills were approximately $27,000.

Result: $192,000 Settlement. Year: 2006.

Mr. Clark was injured in a low-impact motor vehicle accident in Arizona. The insurance company for the driver that hit him settled out and Mr. Clark thereafter made a claim against his underinsured motorist policy.

Result: $25,000.00 from the other driver and $75,000.00 from Unitrin. These amounts represent the total policy limits. Year: 2002

Our client was at work when he was struck by a forklift operated by another company at the jobsite. The client, age 56, was severely injured and was unable to return to any gainful occupation. The driver of the forklift did not have proper training, did not certify the forklift prior to operation and could have avoided the entire collision by pulling the emergency break or steering out of the way.

Result: $600,000.00 settlement. Year: 2006

Ms. Frish injured her upper and lower back when a "glider" displayed for sale in Pamida collapsed as she sat on it. The glider collapsed because it was improperly assembled by Pamida employees. Frish needed future medical care and suffered from chronic pain.

Result: $475,000.00 Year: 2002

Ms. Doe was a patient of Dr. Smith for surgery to her foot. After surgery, Ms. Doe's foot became infected. Dr. Smith failed to properly diagnose and treat the wound and, as a result, Ms. Doe lost her right leg below the knee.

Result: Seven Figure Settlement. Year: 2004

Client and her children were traveling on a two-lane highway when a driver, exhausted from work and traveling the other direction, crossed the center line causing an accident. Client suffered a broken ankle and suffered a brain injury, which was not initially diagnosed by the hospital. The defense disputed any brain injury.

Result: $100,000.00 Policy Limits Payment by the Driver of the other vehicle. Client is now pursuing a UIM demand against her insurance company. Year: 2007.

Client was delivered the wrong medication plus his own medication by an aide at the nursing home. When he entered the nursing home, Client was in good mental health. After delivery of this toxic pharmaceutical cocktail, Client suffered a brain injury.

Result: $500,000.00 Verdict. Year: 2007
The Defense has appealed this case to the Wyoming Supreme Court.

Our client was rear-ended by Dr. Horsley. As a result of the accident, our client suffered from trapezial, mayofascial injuries in her upper back. This medical problem caused pain and physical limitations. The client had $13,000 in past medical bills, and would likely need additional medical care.

Result: $158,000.00 Settlement. Year: 2006

Randy Farmer Construction contracted with the Rickards to build their retirement dream home. Unfortunately, Randy Farmer Construction failed to build the foundation of the home to withstand the expansive soil conditions which are common in the Cody area. After unsuccessfully trying to "settle" this case with Randy Farmer Construction, the Rickards damages were tried to a jury in Park County, Wyoming which returned a verdict in their favor.

Result: $220,000.00 Verdict. Year: March 2006.

Facts: Ms. Robertson's insurance company failed to pay her Underinsured Motorists (UIM) benefits after she was hit by an underinsured motorist. Robertson brought claims for Breach of Contract (her insurance policy) and Bad Faith.

Result: $240,000.00 Year: 2005

Pinnacle Bank, in Worland, Wyoming, was required by law to keep its sidewalk safe for pedestrians. Pinnacle Bank had known for sometime that its roof facade leaked and left, in cold weather, ice on the sidewalk. The ice was located underneath an overhang where one would not normally expect to find ice. Rosemary fell on this ice and was severely injured, needing back surgery and other care. This case was tried to a jury in Worland, Wyoming.

RESULT: A verdict of $164,000.00, with a finding that Rosemary was 30% at fault and the bank 70% at fault.

Ms. Shorb was injured when Ms. Goffaux failed to stop at a controlled intersection and slammed into the car Shorb was driving. Ms. Shorb needed surgery and still needs future medical care.

Result: $100,000.00 settlement of Goffaux's insurance policy. Ms. Shorb's Underinsured Motorist claim against her own policy is pending.

Mike Ward was working for Valley Irrigation when a trench dug by Nelson Excavation collapsed and severly injured his knee. The injury required surgery. Nelson Excavation had improperly dug the trench.

Result: $150,000.00. Year: 2001