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$146K settlement; Out-of-state driver injured in DWI crash
Action: Motor vehicle negligence Injuries alleged: Concussion, post-concussive syndrome, contusions, abrasions Case name: Withheld Amount: $146,000 Date: Feb. 10, 2026 Attorneys: Jacob Morse and Spencer Fitts, and Kimberly Miller of […]
$400K settlement; Churchgoer seriously burned during cookout
Action: Negligence Injuries alleged: Second-degree burns to the face, hands, legs and abdomen, and PTSD Case name: Withheld Amount: $400,000 Date: March 3, 2026 Attorney: Santiago Arroba of Osborn Injury […]
$2.25M settlement; Fatigued, distracted trucker seriously injures moped rider
Action: Motor vehicle negligence Injuries alleged: Traumatic brain injury, multiple skull and facial fractures, lingering post-concussion symptoms, traumatic amputation of left pinky, degloving injury to left ring finger Case name: […]
$600K settlement; Alleged emotional support dog injures man—twice
Action: Negligence Injuries alleged: Herniated disc, nerve impingement, complex regional pain syndrome Case name: Withheld Amount: $600,000 Date: Sept. 15, 2025 Attorneys: Santiago Arroba and Justin Osborn of Osborn Injury […]
$1.1M settlement; 4 dead after head-on collision with impaired driver
Action: Dram shop/wrongful death Injuries alleged: Death Case name: Withheld Amount: $1.1 million Date: Dec. 17, 2025 Attorneys: Mark Atkinson and Richard Perez of the Atkinson Law Firm and Kirk […]
Teen struck while checking mail settles for $1M
Action: Motor vehicle negligence Injuries alleged: Broken jaw, traumatic brain injury, multiple surgeries Case name: Withheld Demand: $1 million Amount: $1 million Date: July 10, 2025 Attorney: Thomas Schiro of […]
$6.72M settlement; Three-story fall leaves construction worker permanently impaired
Action: Negligence and tort Injuries alleged: Traumatic brain injury, permanent cognitive impairment, neurological deficits, loss of earning capacity Case name: Withheld Amount: $6,720,313.12 Date: Feb. 11, 2026 Attorney: Alan […]
$2M settlement; Mother, teen daughters injured in head-on collision
Action: Motor vehicle negligence Injuries alleged: Multiple injuries to several plaintiffs, including head injuries and fractures to the face, back, legs, and ribs Case name: J.H. and E.H. and Chambers v. Hartford Mutual Insurance […]
$2M settlement for catastrophically injured child
Action: Negligence Injuries alleged: Crushing injury and degloving injury to foot Case name: Withheld Amount: $2 million Date: Jan. 23, 2025 Attorney: Preston Lesley of the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin in Raleigh (for […]
$1.3M settlement reached in convenience store stabbing
Action: Wrongful death Injuries alleged: Death Case name: Estate of Mark Garrity Jr. vs. Jasmen Corp., Horwitz, and Zarka Court/case no.: 25CV011582-910 Jury and/or judge: N/A (mediated) Mediator: Scott Hart […]
Woman wins $5.5M in heart balm action against neighbor
Action: Alienation of affection/criminal conversation Injuries alleged: Loss of love and affection and companionship, mental anguish, loss of society, shame, loss of support from husband, injury to plaintiff’s reputation, and […]
$1.4M settlement; DOT taking cripples auto service business
Action: Eminent domain Injuries alleged: Diminished property value for automotive service business Case name: NC Department of Transportation v. Sheets Investments Court/case no.: 24-CV-002589-910 Highest offer: $618,875 Amount: $1,400,000 Date: [&he[...]
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