BUCKLEY LAW OFFICES P.C.

$149,399

Civil Litigation

A husband and wife named each other as beneficiaries of their respective IRAs. Following their divorce, neither party updated the beneficiary designations. After the wife passed away, both her estate and her ex-husband made claims to the IRA funds. The case was brought before the Federal District Court of New Hampshire. In a case of first impression, the Court ruled in favor of our client, the plaintiff ex-husband, awarding him the full IRA amount of $149,399.

$166,837

Motor Vehicle Accident

Our client was a passenger in a vehicle when the driver lost consciousness, resulting in a head-on collision with another car. Our client sustained significant, though temporary, injuries and was awarded $166,837 in compensation.

$41,276

Dog Bite

Our client, a house guest, was bitten on the leg by the homeowner’s dog while walking by. In addition to experiencing temporary pain and suffering, she required five stitches and a tetanus shot. She was awarded $41,276 in compensation.

$84,515

Motor Vehicle Accident

Our client was riding a motorcycle on a public road when a car making a left turn broadsided him. The collision caused a temporary ankle injury that required physical therapy. He was awarded $84,515 in compensation.

$51,476

Motor Vehicle Accident

Our client was driving her SUV on a main road approaching an intersection with a side street when a driver, who had stopped at a stop sign on the side street, misjudged the timing and attempted to cross. The two vehicles collided, with the impact causing our client to sustain back and neck injuries that required physical therapy for three months. She was awarded the $50,000 policy limits.

$63,464

Civil Litigation

The Plaintiff was in the process of selling his house to the Defendant when it was discovered at the closing table that the Defendant had not borrowed enough money from his bank. As a result, the Plaintiff agreed to take back a note and mortgage for the deficient amount, with repayment due within one year. The Defendant failed to make the payment as promised. After several unsuccessful attempts to reach a settlement, the Plaintiff was forced to file suit. The Court ruled in favor of the Plaintiff, awarding him $63,463.84 in damages.