Stephenson Rife LLP

$49

Truck Accident

Wrongful death case involving M.A., a 30-year-old man, who died after a commercial truck veered across the center line and struck his vehicle head-on in New Mexico. Extensive investigation, including 60+ depositions in five states and expert preparation, led to a settlement shortly before trial.

$15

Truck Accident

Settlement obtained in a trucking case resulting in a client's leg amputation, along with other orthopedic and internal injuries. The result was reached within 10 months of filing suit.

$9

Medical Malpractice

Jury verdict for medical malpractice against Community Hospital and a surgeon for failure to timely identify a small bowel obstruction in D.P., who had presented to the emergency room three times with stomach pain. Films showed a life-threatening obstruction, but the interpretation was not given to the treating surgeon.

$5.3M

Wrongful Death

Settlement for the family of a father and son killed when their vehicle was rear-ended by a semi-tractor trailer at highway speeds. Investigation revealed the semi's cruise control was set to 65mph, no braking occurred until impact, and the driver likely fell asleep at the wheel based on cell phone activity.

$5

Wrongful Death & Personal Injury

Settlement for a wrongful death and injury case to a survivor due to a car crash.

$4M

Truck Accident

Settlement secured in less than 8 months for an elderly client involved in a semi-tractor trailer accident. The client sustained severe orthopedic injuries, degloving injuries, and a mild traumatic brain injury but survived. The case was aggressively pursued to allow the client to focus on healing.