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$1.2 Million
Seven Figure Offshore Settlement
The firm reached a seven-figure settlement on behalf of an offshore worker who was injured in an incident offshore. The plaintiff had to undergo surgery to repair a neck injury, but couldn’t return to his same employment. Defendants denied liability, and the matter involved protracted litigation but resulted in them paying a$1.2 Millionsettlement.Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $572,787.46.
$1.0 Million
Dump Truck Accident
Doran and Cawthorne’s client was struck and pushed into a ditch by a dump truck that attempted to pass our client, while our client was attempting to make a left-hand turn. Our client experienced neck, upper and lower back, and right sciatic pain because of this collision. The driver of the dump truck was in the course and scope of his employment at the time of the accident. The matter was settled for $1,000,850.01. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $402,577.81.
$1.0 Million
18-Wheeler Interstate Collision
The firm’s client was injured when his car was run off the interstate highway by an eighteen-wheeler. The client sustained significant injuries but managed to reach maximum medical improvement (MMI) without surgical intervention. The case was settled for $1,000,000.00, after extended and involved litigation in federal court. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $414,739.10.
$900,444
Rear-End Collision
Our client was a professional truck driver who, while in the course and scope of his employment, was rear-ended by another commercial vehicle. Plaintiff in this matter had serious injuries and underwent spinal surgery. This case was settled for $900,444.88. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $354,692.30.
$557,601
Serious Car Accident
Doran & Cawthorne’s client was side-swiped by the defendant-driver, causing her to run off the road into a field. Liability and medical causation were contested. The IME physician concurred with the treating doctor’s surgery recommendation, however, Plaintiff declined surgery prior to trial. A jury awarded $557,601.39.Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $256,943.48.
$525,561
Rear-End Collision
The plaintiff in this matter was rear-ended by a company truck in the early morning hours. The air bags did not deploy, nor did Plaintiff lose consciousness. However, his vehicle was a total loss. The defense claimed that Plaintiff posed an undue risk by driving under the speed limit. Defendants also argued that Plaintiff had preexisting injuries that were merely slightly aggravated by the accident.
$385,000
Contested Accident
This case involved a contested accident. Plaintiff claimed the accident was caused when the defendant crossed into his lane. The defendant’s version of events was directly contradicting. Nonetheless, Plaintiff sustained serious injuries to his lower back. The matter was resolved after a brief, but involved, litigation for $385,000.00.Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $154,958.74.
$385,000
Illegal Highway Merge
The plaintiff in this matter was attempting to merge onto Interstate 10 when the defendant illegally merged into our client’s lane of travel, causing our client’s vehicle to violently crash into the wall of the interstate. Liability was highly contested as both parties' versions of events contrasted in many respects. Our client had to undergo major back surgery. Although the plaintiff recovered well, he was unable to return to the same type of employment. The matter settled for $385,000.00. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $152,212.70.
$275,000
Low Impact Collision
Plaintiff was struck by a commercial driver on a residential road, causing a low-impact collision. The firm’s client did have some preexisting medical issues with his neck and back. Damages to Plaintiff’s vehicle were minimal, but the sudden change of momentum caused Plaintiff aggravated soft tissue injuries in his neck. Liability and causation were contested by the defendants. The trial court found in favor of Plaintiff and awarded damages of $275,000.00.Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $134,550.91.
$272,803
Rear-End Collision
Doran and Cawthorne’s client was stopped in traffic due to an automobile accident a couple of yards ahead. The defendant was inattentively driving a commercial vehicle, failed to see that our client had stopped, and violently rear-ended our client’s truck. Our client had to undergo knee surgery because of the severity of his injuries. This matter was settled for $272,803.00. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $86,671.33.
$258,686
Truck Accident
Quincy Cawthorne and Pride Doran represented a young lady who was rear-ended, causing her mild-to-moderate cervical disc injuries. Plaintiff had no lost wage claim and declined a surgery recommendation. The matter was settled shortly before trial for $258,686.95.Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $109,336.28.
$250,000
Commercial Truck Accident
The firm’s client was driving legally and responsibly when a commercial truck hit the rear passenger side of her vehicle, causing her to spin 180 degrees. The defendant stated he did not see our client’s vehicle before striking her. Our client suffered lower back pain and underwent physical therapy and orthopedic care. The matter was settled for $250,000.00. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $111,395.30.
$240,000
Commercial Vehicle Accident
Doran & Cawthorne’s client was injured when his car was struck by a commercial vehicle. He underwent physical therapy and orthopedic care. The case was settled shortly after the suit was filed for $240,000.00. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $96,018.90.
$235,000
Commercial Vehicle Accident
The plaintiff was traveling on US Hwy. 1900 when a commercial driver negligently crossed the white dashed line and crashed into the right side of our client’s vehicle. Our client experienced extreme neck pain from this collision and anticipated a future surgery to resolve the pain. Defendant-driver was in the course and scope of his employment at the time of the incident and attempted to shift some liability onto our client. Ultimately, the case was settled for $235,000.00. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $94,777,47.
$202,480
Soft-Tissue Injuries
Plaintiff was rear-ended by a vehicle at night on Interstate 10. She aggravated a pre-existing injury, only missed work for doctor’s visits, and had no operative procedures performed. The matter was settled for $202,480.23. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $87,637.58.
$200,000
Distracted Driving Accident
The firm’s client was driving in congested traffic when suddenly she was rear-ended by a driver who wasn’t paying attention to the traffic ahead. The defense argued that Plaintiff had preexisting injuries that were merely aggravated by this accident. The defense also argued that third-party fault contributed to our client’s injuries. Our client experienced headaches, pain in both legs, and pain throughout her entire back. This matter eventually settled for $200,000.00.
$195,000
Dump Truck Accident
Doran and Cawthorne’s client was a front-seat passenger of a dump truck used by her employer. While traveling over a bridge, a tire blew out and caused the dump truck to hit the guard rail. Our client sustained significant injuries to her neck, back, knee, and shoulders. She had to undergo surgery and physical therapy and is recovering well from her injuries. This Workers’ Compensation case was settled for $195,000.00. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $39,000.00.
$195,000
Rear-End Collision
The firm’s client was rear-ended by a driver who failed to slow down due to slowing traffic. The client sustained significant injuries to her back, with complaints of burning pain that radiated from her lower back through both legs. The client had to undergo conservative physical therapy and eventually, a surgical procedure was recommended. This case was settled for $195,000.00. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $86,161.73.
$190,000
18-Wheeler Interstate Collision
The plaintiff in this matter was struck by a negligent law enforcement officer who was involved in a high-speed chase in pursuit of a suspect. Defendants attempted to evade liability by arguing immunity and, alternatively, comparative fault of the Plaintiff. The firm’s client sought chiropractic treatment and eventually underwent a biomechanical evaluation. Ultimately, the case was settled for $175,000.00. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $62,882.02.
$182,500
Forklift Injury
The firm’s client was in a truck struck by a small forklift while picking up bricks from a contractor, sustaining an aggravation of pre-existing low back injuries. Both whether the accident occurred and whether there was any injury to the Plaintiff were contested by the defendants. The matter was settled shortly before trial for $182,500.00. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $84,203.80.
$175,000
Negligent Law Enforcement
The plaintiff in this matter was struck by a negligent law enforcement officer who was involved in a high-speed chase in pursuit of a suspect. Defendants attempted to evade liability by arguing immunity and, alternatively, comparative fault of the Plaintiff. The firm’s client sought chiropractic treatment and eventually underwent a biomechanical evaluation. Ultimately, the case was settled for $175,000.00. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $62,882.02.
$145,000
Negligent Truck Driver
Plaintiff was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler, whose driver wasn’t paying attention to traffic ahead. The crash caused significant spinal injuries, but the plaintiff recovered well. There was limited available insurance coverage, but Quincy Cawthorne managed a six-figure mediation settlement on behalf of our client, totaling $145,000.00. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $60,138.56
$145,000
Back & Hip Injury
The plaintiff was mounting a tire bank onto a truck while in the course and scope of his employment when he strained his lower back and injured his hip. Our client sustained pain best described as burning, shooting, stinging, and throbbing pain that radiated through both his legs. Our client underwent physical therapy and orthopedic care. Ultimately, this Workers’ Compensation case was settled for $145,000.00. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $29,000.00.
$140,000
Faulty Bench
Our client was a patron at a local establishment where she sat on a bench that was not properly secured to the foundation. Our client fell to the ground and sustained severe injuries to her ankle and foot because of the defective premises. Plaintiff’s severe injuries required an ankle surgery, and our client also had to undergo physical therapy and pain management. This matter was settled for $140,000.00. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $56,862.45.
$125,000
Hit & Run Accident
Plaintiff was rear-ended while at a stoplight. The defendant driver tried to leave the scene of the accident but was followed by the plaintiff. The plaintiff had spinal issues post-accident, but medical causation was strongly contested by the defendants. The matter was settled before trial for $125,000.00. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $52,180.74.
$111,487
Car Accident
Quincy Cawthorne represented a young lady who sustained neck, back, and hip injuries when her car was struck by another car that swerved into her lane. The case was settled for $111,487.64, after being initially declined by the defendant-insurance company. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $47,967.14.
$101,572
Back Injury
The firm’s client was working as a warehouseman when he bent over to pick up a large piece of iron and immediately felt pain in his lower back. He sought relief through physical therapy and medications and eventually had to undergo surgery on his lower back. This Workers’ Compensation case was settled for monies to supplement medical expenditures totaling $101,572.95. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $22,000.00.
$100,000
Neck & Back Injuries
Doran and Cawthorne’s client was working under the hood of a large semi-truck when the spring broke, causing the hood to fall onto our client’s neck and upper back area. Our client suffered injuries to his head, upper, middle, and lower back that radiated into his right thigh, and right shoulder numbness and tingling into his right arm. He attended physical therapy and eventually underwent back surgery. This Worker’s Compensation case was settled for $100,000.00 in supplementation of the claimant's medical expenses and statutory indemnity payments. Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses totaled $20,072.95.
Confidential Settlement
Wrongful Accusation
Doran and Cawthorne’s client was wrongfully accused of threatening an employee, which led to our client being wrongfully detained and interrogated in police custody for over half a day. Our client suffered severe post-traumatic stress and major depression from this incident and will continuously need psychological care to help cope with the severe psychological and emotional trauma. The case was settled for a CONFIDENTIAL, but satisfactory, amount., in the high six-figures.
Confidential Settlement
Drunk Driving Accident
Pride Doran was the trial attorney for a young man who was injured when struck by a drunk driver. The young man, who was in his early twenties, sustained low back injuries, but declined any surgical intervention. A Lafayette Parish jury awarded an amount well in excess of the six-figure policy limits, including an additional six figures in punitive damages. The matter was subsequently settled under a confidential “Mary Carter” agreement, satisfactorily to Plaintiff.
Confidential Settlement
Industrial Accident
Pride Doran represented a gentleman who was employed unloading a truck owned by a third party that did business with his employer. The truck had a hole in its wooden bed. He accidentally stepped into it, causing severe back injuries that required him to have lumbar surgery. The case was settled for a confidential, but satisfactory, amount.
Confidential Settlement
Dump Truck Accident
Doran and Cawthorne’s client was working on a construction site as a roller machine operator when a dump truck backed into him. Our client experienced severe neck and back pain and was diagnosed with multiple disc herniations and nerve impingements at multiple levels in his back. He was prescribed multiple over-the-counter medications to help with headaches and fatigue he suffered with because of this accident. This matter was settled for a CONFIDENTIAL, but satisfactory, amount.
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