Fighting for the Injured Across the Carolinas & Georgia

Our client was driving home from work on Interstate 85 near Charlotte when an 18-wheeler whose driver had exceeded federal hours-of-service limits ran a red light at a highway interchange, causing a devastating multi-vehicle collision. Our client suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, multiple fractures, and required months of intensive rehabilitation. Through exhaustive investigation, we uncovered falsified driver logs and a pattern of safety violations by the trucking company. After a two-week trial, the jury returned a verdict of $12.5 million, one of the largest trucking accident verdicts in North Carolina history.

A 42-year-old mother of three went to a Charlotte-area hospital for a routine gallbladder removal. Due to the surgeon's negligence, her bile duct was severed during the procedure, leading to a life-threatening infection, multiple corrective surgeries, and permanent digestive complications. Our team retained leading surgical experts who testified that the surgeon deviated from the standard of care. The case was resolved through mediation for $9.2 million, providing our client with the resources to cover her ongoing medical needs and compensate her family for the profound impact on their lives.

A commercial truck driver lost control of his vehicle on a steep descent near Asheville when the truck's brakes failed due to inadequate maintenance. The truck struck our client's vehicle head-on, killing the 38-year-old father of two. Our investigation revealed that the trucking company had repeatedly deferred required brake inspections and that the driver had reported brake issues weeks before the accident. We settled with the trucking company and the maintenance provider for a combined $8.7 million for the surviving family.

A construction worker at a high-rise project in downtown Charlotte fell 40 feet when his safety harness, manufactured by a major equipment company, failed due to a defective buckle mechanism. He suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury resulting in permanent paralysis from the waist down. We pursued claims against both the equipment manufacturer and the general contractor, ultimately recovering $7.8 million through settlement. The case led to a voluntary recall of the defective harness model.

Our client underwent spinal fusion surgery at a Raleigh-area surgical center. During the procedure, the surgeon placed a pedicle screw incorrectly, damaging the spinal cord and leaving our client with permanent nerve damage, chronic pain, and limited mobility. Expert testimony established that the surgeon failed to use intraoperative imaging that would have prevented the error. The jury awarded $6.8 million, including $2 million in punitive damages based on evidence that the surgeon had previously committed similar errors.

An 81-year-old resident of a Greensboro nursing home died after developing severe pressure ulcers that became infected due to chronic understaffing and neglect. Our investigation uncovered that the facility had been cited multiple times by state regulators for inadequate staffing levels and failure to provide basic care. Internal documents revealed that corporate owners had deliberately cut staffing to increase profits. The case settled for $5.7 million, and the facility was subsequently placed under enhanced regulatory oversight.