Woman injured in Automoblile Accident
Greg Petrinjak represented woman who was injured in a recent automobile accident. The other driver pulled out suddenly in front of the client’s oncoming vehicle, causing the crash. The client suffered a broken wrist which required surgery. The case was settled out-of-court for $75,000.
Man Forced to Quit Job after 18-Wheeler Accident
Jeff Boyd represented a client in Shelby County who was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler causing a low back injury. As a result of the injury, the client was forced to retire from his job as a combine operator. Case settled at mediation for $200,000.
Man Injured By His New Home - Contractor Negligence
Ricky Boren represented a homeowner who, after two days in his new home, was involved in an accident due to a sub-contractor’s negligence. As a result of his accident, he suffered a significant closed head injury and had extensive medical treatment. This case was settled at the mediation for the payment of $500,000.
Man Suffers Heart Attack Following Negligent Fire
Attorney Ricky Boren represented a shoe store owner in Parsons, TN who experienced a heart attack after watching her building burn from a negligently caused fire. The fire broke out just fifteen minutes after the electric utility company tried to reinstall multi-phase service. The case was settled prior to trial for $140,000.
Hill Boren Client Suffers Broken Hip from Fall
Jeff Boyd represented a client against a bank in Dyer County; plaintiff entered the bank and encountered a brick tile floor; approximately 10 feet inside the door, and without any noticeable change in surface, she encountered an 8 inch drop off; when she stepped off the drop, she lost her balance and fell sustaining a broken hip; settled case for $65,000.00 at mediation;
Traveling Salesperson Automobile Accident Settles for $60,000
Jeff Boyd represented a traveling salesperson that was driving a company vehicle when a car turned in front of him on the bypass causing a wreck. He sustained a broken left arm which required surgery. Case settled against the driver of the other vehicle for $60,000.00.
Married Couple Injured in Automobile Accident
Greg Petrinjak recently represented a married couple who were hurt in an automobile accident. Both clients had back pain which never really went away despite multiple doctor visits and physical therapy. The case was settled for $35,000.00.
Child Leg Injury settlement
Jeffrey P. Boyd represented an 8-year-old boy whose leg was severely injured when he slipped out of a motorized train. The case settled for $192,500 with most going to a structured settlement, which pays him periodically from age 18 through 35.
Child Suffers Broken Arm
Greg Petrinjak represented a young child who suffered a broken arm in an automobile accident. Fortunately, the broken bone healed well, and she should have no permanent problems.
Car Accident
James Krenis represented a client whose car was struck by a Memphis sheriff's deputy's car at the intersection of Danny Thomas Blvd. and East Parkway. He required almost exclusively chiropractic care for soft tissue back injury for about 9 months. The trial netted a $25k judgment against Shelby County on $10k in bills.
Snake Bitten Boy
A little boy was playing outside his grandmother's apartment complex. While he was playing he was bitten by a snake. He was rushed to the hospital and two days later his right ring finger was partially amputated. The jury found that the apartment complex was on notice of snakes being on the premises and that the complex failed to warn or remedy the problem. The jury returned a verdict of $150,000. The client was represented by Chris Taylor.
Improper Boat Storage
Greg Petrinjak represented a client who was injured when an aluminum boat fell and struck her on top of the head. The boat had been stored in an upright position without being strapped or tied down properly to ensure safety. The client suffered injuries to her head and back. The case was recently settled for $50,000.
Gun Misfire
A client bought a brand new muzzleloader from Wal Mart. When sighting the rifle for the first time, the barrel split when fired, causing loss of the fatty pad on the ring finger of the left hand. The plaintiff fully recovered and has minimal loss of use of the finger and has returned to work without restriction.
Jeff Boyd was able to settle the case for $25,000.
NO SMOKE ALARMS CAUSE CHILD TO LOSE MOTHER AND FAMILY
$200,000
A Hill Boren attorney represented a 7-year-old child now being raised by her grandmother after losing her mother and four siblings in a tragic house fire. The fire was started by one of the children. The cause of action was against the landlords for their failure to install smoke detectors in the home. The case was settled on behalf of the child for $200,000.00.
SPLASHING GASOLINE INJURES MOTHER
$25,000 Settlement
James Krenis settled a case against a gas station that involved a client injured by gas-in-the-eye. A female customer was using a self-service pump to fill her vehicle with fuel as her three children waited in the car. The gas station attendant was not at his station. The driver was reading the price on the gas pump when the pump clicked off. At that moment, the nozzle popped loose from the tank-fill tube on the car and sprayed gasoline into her eyes resulting in pain, $2,000 in medical bills plus fright and emotional trauma to both the victim and her children, witnesses of the incident. This personal injury settlement was for $25,000.
ANKLE INJURY
$40,000 SETTLEMENT
A forty-four year -old man was attempting to purchase some hunting dogs from the defendant. While on the premises of the defendant, the client stepped into a hole, twisting his ankle and injuring his Achilles tendon. The client had not been warned of this dangerous condition. The case was settled for $40,000. Mr. Taylor represented the Hill Boren client.
LIFE INSURANCE POLICY
A mother and father took their 18-year-old son to an insurance agent to purchase a life insurance policy. That same agent had previously obtained an SR-22 for the young man when his license had been suspended. The agent filled out the application for life insurance and checked that he had not had any speeding tickets or his license had not ever been revoked or suspended. When the young man was subsequently murdered, the insurance company refused to pay on the grounds that he had made a fraudulent representation on his application for insurance and they would not have written the policy had they known that he had a bad driving record. Suit was filed against the agent and the insurance company both under contract and under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act. The insurance company settled prior to trial for the limits of the life insurance policy. Represented by Ricky Boren.
WORKER'S ARM CAUGHT IN FARM IMPLEMENT
$72,500 SETTLEMENT
A 62-year-old farm worker in Henry County got his arm caught in a manure spreader drive shaft causing severe damage to his arm and shoulder. A safety guard on the drive shaft had been removed. Due to this injury, the worker was forced to retire. Settlement was made with medical providers to reduce their payments 50 and there was a total settlement of the injured farmer in the amount of $72,500.00.