A pedestrian was hit by a truck and passed away. While representing the pedestrian's only daughter, the Law Office of Derek J. Wilson was able to recover a settlement amount of $3,000,000 even though the police's post-incident investigation found the pedestrian at fault.
Negligence/ Wrongful Death
Settlement Amount:
$3,000,000
A 91-year-old woman was a long-term resident of a skilled nursing facility and passed away from sepsis. The nursing home disputed liability, causation, and damages. The Law Office of Derek J. Wilson proved regulation violations, wrongful death, and elder neglect justifying an arbitration award of $586,840. The nursing home's highest pre-arbitration settlement offer was only $1,000.
Elder Abuse/Neglect
Arbitration award:
$586,000
Premises Liability/ Product Defect
Settlement Amount:
$1,000,000
A $1,000,000 settlement was reached for a patron of a restaurant who sat on a chair, which collapsed during his dinner. The patron injured his neck and underwent two surgeries. Despite the defendants denying liability for misconduct and product liability, as well as medical causation due to extensive pre-existing conditions, Derek was able to obtain a substantial settlement.
A wrongful death claim was brought forth, resulting in a $900,000 settlement. A civilian visiting a federal hospital who slipped and fell and hit her head, resulting in her unfortunate death. Suing under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), this substantial recovery was obtained for the family of the decedent.
Premises Liability
Settlement Amount:
$900,000
A $500,000 settlement was obtained for a slip-and-fall accident at a hotel resulting in a severe leg fracture.
Premises Liability/
Product Defect
Settlement Amount:
$500,000
A $325,000 settlement for a client who broke his ankle when an inebriated co-worker tackled him.
Negligence
SETTLEMENT AMOUNT:
$325,000
A $230,000 settlement was reached for a resident of a Skilled Nursing Facility who fell and broke her leg.
Elder Abuse
SETTLEMENT AMOUNT:
$230,000
A $200,000 settlement for a client who tripped and fell over a parking lot curb, breaking her nose.
Premises Liability
SETTLEMENT AMOUNT:
$200,000
A $200,000 settlement was obtained for a female employee alleged whistle-blower retaliation and Equal Pay Act claims.
Employment Law
SETTLEMENT AMOUNT:
$200,000
A $135,000 settlement for wrongful termination was obtained after a year of litigation where the employer had previously made no offers.
Wrongful Termination
Settlement Amount:
$135,000
A $130,000 settlement was reached for a resident of a Skilled Nursing Facility who developed an infection.
Elder Abuse
Settlement Amount:
$130,000
A $120,000 settlement for a client who tripped and fell over an unpainted speed bump in a parking lot, breaking her wrist.
Premises Liability
SETTLEMENT AMOUNT:
$120,000
Employment Law
SETTLEMENT AMOUNT:
$85,000
An $85,000 settlement was obtained for a fired employee. The employer claimed the employee was spending too much time on the internet and was performing her job functions poorly, but a substantial settlement was reached for the employee on the basis of retaliation and gender discrimination.
Premises Liability/ Third-Party Assault
SETTLEMENT AMOUNT:
$65,000
A $65,000 settlement was obtained for a client who was assaulted by an unknown third party in a bar.