Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys

$22

Shooting Victim

Crook County Circuit Court Awards $21.5 Million to Nicholas Ricks, who suffered severe and permanent injuries in a near-fatal shooting, which left him paralyzed from the waist down. The shooting occurred in a Prineville bar in December 2017 when Ricks helped to break up a fight and was shot several times in the back by Omar Araim. Injuries included damage to muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, soft tissue, thoracic spine, lumbar region, and right arm, shattering L1 and L2 vertebrae, causing complete paralysis of bladder, bowel, pelvis, and legs. Ricks had 16 surgeries and suffers severe pain and emotional distress.

$4.4M

Semi-Truck Accident

Client's car was struck by a semi-truck on I-5 in Tumwater, Washington, causing severe injuries including lumbar and cervical radiculopathy requiring multiple injections and surgery, and severe emotional distress. Walgreens, the truck owner, initially denied liability.

$3

Shooting Victim

Client was shot in the neck and shoulder by her intoxicated partner after an altercation. She suffered significant muscle and nerve damage, frozen shoulder, and severe emotional distress. The partner was convicted of crimes and sentenced to prison.

$2

Snowmobile Accident

Snowmobile Accident resulting in personal injuries.

$2

Motor Vehicle Accident

An SUV ran a stop sign and crashed into the side of clients' vehicle. The husband died instantly, and the wife was severely injured. The SUV driver had a suspended license and was uninsured.

$2

Highway Head-On Collision

Highway Head-On Collision resulting in personal injuries.