McMillen, Urick, Tocci, Jones Law Firm

$1.5M

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.

$1.3M

Construction Accident

Settlement obtained for an injured construction worker who suffered severe orthopedic injuries to his feet and legs after falling 30 feet at a construction site. Client had significant medical expenses and long-term disability. Handled both civil and workers' compensation aspects.

$4.8M

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.

$1.2M

Car Accident

Jury verdict for a 23-year-old woman injured as a passenger in a head-on collision. At-fault driver had minimal insurance, so a claim was made under the client’s own auto insurance policy for underinsured motorist benefits. Client suffered a permanent elbow injury to her dominant arm requiring two surgeries, leading to significant loss of future earning capacity as a barber.

$3.1M

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.

$1M

Motor Vehicle Accident

Verdict against PennDOT for its failure to install a traffic signal at an unsafe intersection of two state roads, resulting in 4 fatalities and a severe injury. Traffic engineer proved the intersection was dangerous due to skewed angle and significant accident history. PennDOT agreed to pay its statutory damage cap.