McManus Law Offices

$214,000

Personal Injury - Auto Accident

Recovered at arbitration for a woman who was injured when she was struck by the rearview mirror of a pickup truck during trick-or-treating hours on Halloween. The Defendant and his insurance company argued that the injured woman was at fault because she was wearing dark clothing and standing on the edge of the roadway.

$1.7M

Personal Injury - Motorcycle Accident

Awarded to the passenger of a motorcycle operator involved in a motorcycle vs. motor vehicle crash. The client sustained serious personal injuries including a shattered pelvis and damaged urethra. Attorney McManus successfully argued that the residual effects of his client’s injuries had effectively destroyed her earning capacity.

$750,000

Wrongful Death - Construction Accident

Awarded to the estate of an iron-worker who sustained fatal injuries after falling over twenty feet from open iron. Attorney McManus successfully argued that the general contractor on the site was responsible for ensuring proper safety procedures, including fall protection.

$235,000

Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death

Settlement on behalf of the family of a man who had committed suicide one day after he was evaluated for a mental health crisis at an emergency room. Attorney McManus argued that the man’s behavior and state of mind should have led the crisis evaluator to recommend an involuntary admission.

$1M

Personal Injury - Auto Accident

Settlement on behalf of a man who suffered a serious foot injury when a driver fell asleep at the wheel and struck his vehicle head on. This settlement reflected the full amount of the Driver’s insurance coverage and the balance of the client’s Umbrella Insurance Policy.

$7.8M

Wrongful Death - Auto Accident

Jury verdict for the estate of one of two men ejected from a van during a single vehicle rollover collision and killed. Attorney McManus successfully disproved the police report and expert testimony that his client was the driver, convincing the jury his client was the passenger. A second trial on damages was conducted after the insurance company refused to settle.