McMillen, Urick, Tocci, Jones Law Firm

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Products Liability

Attorneys negotiated a $4.75 million settlement in a products liability case related to a fatal furniture tip-over accident. No warnings or anchoring straps were provided with the furniture, despite recognized safety standards.

$4M

Motor Vehicle Accident

Client was a passenger in a motor vehicle that lost control on a curve, causing it to go over an embankment. Client suffered a right femur fracture and a Grade III B open tibial fracture, requiring seven surgical procedures. Suffered a loss of future earning capacity.

$4

Wrongful Death

Employee killed in an explosion at a zinc refinery due to negligence in rebuilding a refinery column, which led to a massive explosion. Evidence suggested foreign material clogged the zinc flow. Case settled after the jury heard two days of testimony. Total settlement of 3.5 million dollars was divided equally between two workers' families.

$3

Slip and Fall

Verdict obtained against a snow removal service for an inadequate job of removing ice and snow from a designated walkway at a local business. Client fell on a thick accumulation of ice, suffering serious and disabling injuries that interfere with walking and daily activities.

$2

Work Injury

Truck driver suffered a severe leg injury in a work accident while manually unloading a delivery truck due to a customer's broken forklift. The injury required surgery, developed life-threatening complications (risk of amputation), and resulted in constant, permanent pain and inability to work as a truck driver. One defendant settled prior to trial, and a new trial on damages was successfully argued on appeal after an inadequate jury award. Also successful in a Worker’s Compensation claim.

$2

Work Accident

Client suffered serious injuries when a motorized cart she was operating at work tipped over due to poor maintenance and a defective design. Employer contested worker's compensation claim, but attorneys were successful in an appeal for lost wages and medical bills. Successful claims totaling over $1.5 million were made against both the owner and manufacturer of the cart.