McGarrah v. G.M. - Circuit Court of Washington County, Fayetteville, Arkansas
TYPE OF CASE: Ruptured gas tank
DESCRIPTION: This case involved a General Motors C/K truck. While traveling on a wet roadway, the truck left the road and struck a tree. As a result of the collision, the gas tank ruptured, causing a post-collision gasoline fire. The fire caused death and severe burns to the occupants. This case resulted in a confidential settlement
Williams v. Sparks Regional Medical Center and Dr. John Weddle, D.O. - Circuit Court of Sebastian County, Fort Smith, Arkansas
TYPE OF CASE: Medical negligence
DESCRIPTION: This case involved the failure to diagnose and treat the signs and symptoms of an impending heart attack. Ms. Williams presented to the emergency room with complaints of shortness of breath, chest pain, and related complaints. Ms. Williams was diagnosed with bronchitis and discharged home. Later that evening, she suffered a severe heart attack. This case resulted in a confidential settlement.
Klitz v. Pilgrim's Pride - U.S. District Court, Texarkana, Arkansas
TYPE OF CASE: Truck accident
DESCRIPTION: Mr. Klitz had just finished work and was on his way to pay his workers' weekly wages. While parked in a driveway off the road, a Pilgrim's Pride truck was approaching from behind. The Pilgrim's Pride truck, traveling too fast for conditions, lost control, rolled over, and struck the Klitz vehicle causing injuries to Mr. Klitz. Mr. Klitz had medical expenses of $30,390.67. This case was tried in Federal Court in Texarkana, Arkansas, and resulted in a verdict of $778,324.70.
Haney v. Ford Motor Co. - Circuit Court of Washington County, Fayetteville, Arkansas
TYPE OF CASE: Fuel tank puncture
DESCRIPTION: Jason Haney was operating a Ford F150 truck after getting off work. While traveling on a wet road, the vehicle lost control and ran off the roadway, striking a concrete embankment. As a result of the impact with the embankment, the frame rail broke and punctured the fuel tank causing gasoline to leak and ultimately a gasoline fire ensued. Mr. Haney suffered severe burn injuries and death. This case resulted in a confidential settlement.
Garcia v. E.R.C. Properties, Inc. and E.R.C. Construction Group, L.L.C. - Circuit Court of Sebastian County, Fort Smith, Arkansas
TYPE OF CASE: Construction site accident
DESCRIPTION: Mr. Garcia, who was an undocumented worker, was working for a subcontractor on a construction site in Fort Smith, Arkansas. While being raised up to a third story on a makeshift wooden box raised by a fork lift, the box came off the forks, causing Mr. Garcia to be thrown three stories to the ground, ultimately resulting in his death. The case resulted in a settlement of $500,000.
Yenter v. B.C. Main Construction, Inc. - Circuit Court of Sebastian County, Fort Smith, Arkansas
TYPE OF CASE: Construction site injury
DESCRIPTION: Mr. Yenter was working in the shop building, constructing a bucket to be used on the jobsite. While the bucket was raised in the air, it was not properly secured, causing it to fall and land on Mr. Yenter's leg, causing fractures to his lower leg. This caused fractures to Mr. Yenter's leg. This case was settled for $600,000.
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