Expanded Case Information
Every case is unique. Please use the following as an example of the range of cases we handle, and the results achieved. Any result achieved on behalf of one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients.We think the best way to evaluate success at trial is whether the verdict is greater than the settlement offer.
| CHAPMAN v. CHERONES 02 Or.Lit.Arb.Rpts. 134, ... CHAPMAN v. ... CHERONES |
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Docket Number: |
0101-01114 |
| Source: |
Oregon Circuit Court |
| State: |
Multnomah County, Oregon |
| Topic: |
Intersection Collision - Admitted Liability |
| Injuries: |
NECK INJURY; MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME
Neck sprain; myofascial pain syndrome. Three insurance company doctors testified Plff should have been able to go back to work within 2 months after accident. |
| Specials: |
Med. $,939 admitted, $5,168 denied; Los Wages $32,295; Days Work Lost - 55 weeks per doctor (Plff did not return to his job at Silver Eagle Manufacturing). Plff had a spotty work history until 1-1/2 years before accident; then Plff received a commendation from work for not missing a day of work the year prior to the MVA.) Plff never worked, at all, from MVA until time of trial. |
| Settlement: |
Demand: $60,000-$65,000. Plff asked jury for reasonable amount not to exceed $496,487. Offer: $10,000-$12,000. Def. asked jury for reasonable amount. |
| Result: |
PLAINTIFF VERDICT for $67,421. |
Range: |
$50,000-99,999 |
| Plaintiff Attorney: |
Stephen Hendricks of Stephen C. Hendricks, P.C. (Portland, OR) |
Plaintiff Experts: |
Medical: Medical: Daniel Twombley MD (Family Practice/Kaiser) Portland |
| Defendant Attorney: |
Gary Rankin, Allstate Staff Counsel (Portland) |
Defendant Experts: |
Medical: Medical: John Thompson MD (Orthopedist) Portland; Christopher Dupuis MD (Orthopedist) Portland; Patrick Radecki MD (Physiatrist) Portland |
Trial Judge: |
Hon. Nely Johnson |
Mediator: |
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Text: |
2/11/99 - Plff, male age 37, forklift driver. Plff contended his vehicle was struck by Def.'s in a "T-bone" collision on NE Columbia Boulevard. Plff immediately complained of pain and went to the emergency room. |
End: |
Oregon Litigation and Arbitration Reports, June, 2002 |
Update: |
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“Securing fair
compensation for
catastrophic injuries
or death is what we
do for you, using 35
years of experience
fighting insurance
companies.”
-Stephen C. Hendricks
Attorney At Law
compensation for
catastrophic injuries
or death is what we
do for you, using 35
years of experience
fighting insurance
companies.”
-Stephen C. Hendricks
Attorney At Law