Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas

$335,000

Personal Injury

By agreement of the parties, the terms of this settlement are confidential.

$775,000

Dog Bite Attacks

This case arose from a vicious dog attack resulting in facial injuries. To prove the case, we retained two experts in the field of veterinary science and canine behavioral science. The insurance company initially denied coverage. After suit was filed, the case was resolved through mediation.

$575,000

Car Accidents & Injuries

This case resulted from a single vehicle accident in Fauquier County. Our client fractured her arm and sustained nerve damage. We made the decision to structure the settlement in order to ensure a stream of future income for our client. In certain cases, we believe that structured settlements are the right choice as a means of preserving future funds and getting some tax benefits. However, this type of decision should only be made on a case-by-case basis after thorough analysis. On this serious matter, it was the best option for our client.

$300,000

Car Accidents & Injuries

The insurance company initially denied payment to our client, a 49 year old woman seriously injured in an Arizona collision. The issue was complex: whether a separate policy (covering a Virginia auto) would apply to cover the injuries. As a delay tactic, the insurance company even attempted to transfer the case to Arizona. We took the case to trial in Virginia and won. Additionally, the judge found that the company's attempt to transfer matters out of state was a bad faith delay tactic. They were ordered to pay our client's legal fees, and additionally paid the entire $300,000 policy limit.

$950,000

Car Accidents & Injuries

A high speed rearend collision on I-66 has led to a $950,000 settlement after suit was filed, and just weeks before trial. This was a chain reaction wreck, and featured a dispute over who hit who first. Our client had serious injuries to his shoulder, back, and knee, and underwent multiple surgeries. After 4 years of litigation, the wrongdoer's insurance company settled when faced with the approaching jury trial.

$1.4M

Wrongful Death

This was a tragic fatal collision occurring in Fauquier County. The at-fault driver was distracted by a cell phone. By agreement of the parties, the parties' identities and facts of the accident (beyond the settlement amount) are confidential.