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.
| WITTREN v. CHERONES 01 Or.Lit.Arb.Rpts. 14, ... WITTREN v. ... CHERONES |
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Docket Number: |
9912-13653 |
| Source: |
Oregon Circuit Court |
| State: |
Multnomah County, Oregon |
| Topic: |
Intersection Collision - Admitted Liability |
| Injuries: |
NECK INJURY
Chronic neck sprains; disc bulges on MRI at C3-4; no radiculopathy. |
| Specials: |
Med. $5,579; Lost Wages $6,130 in overtime plus, $30,000 due to early retirement. |
| Settlement: |
Demand: $100,000. Plff asked jury for a fair amount not greater than $291,709. Offer: $36,230. Def. asked jury for $5,579 plus fair amount. |
| Result: |
PLAINTIFF VERDICT for $213,714. (Verdict included $38,714 economic, $175,000 noneconomic. No new trial presently pending.) |
Range: |
$200,000-499,999 |
| Plaintiff Attorney: |
Stephen Hendricks of Stephen C. Hendricks, P.C. (Portland, OR) |
Plaintiff Experts: |
Medical: Cesar Trajano MD (Occupational Medicine) Portland |
| Defendant Attorney: |
Gary Rankin, Allstate Staff Counsel (Portland) |
Trial Judge: |
Hon. David Gernant |
Mediator: |
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Text: |
2/11/99 - Plff, male age 62, shipping foreman. Plff contended Def. ran a stop sign and "T-boned" Plff's vehicle on the right side. |
End: |
Oregon Litigation and Arbitration Reports, January, 2001 |
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