Case Results

$1,800,000

$1,800,000 | Car Accident - 2022

Attorney Michael A. Klopfer and James Farmer settled a case for $1,800,000 in a confidential settlement for a couple involved in a car accident. The driver was impaired by alcohol during work hours. We had to argue that he was within the scope of employment despite having been drinking.

$1,300,000

Confidential

$1,250,000

$1,250,000 | Car Accident, Confidential - 2022

$966,000

$966,000 | Car Accident - 2019

Attorney Farmer secured a settlement of $966,000 for a client (names of parties are confidential) in a car accident case.

$950,000

$950,000 | Confidential - 2020

$706,000

Farrell v. Erie Insurance Company

$650,000

$650,000 | Car Accident - 2021

$617,032.00

Verdict in PG, County, Maryland

Woman in a BMW crossed the center line, causing a fracture of our client's C2 vertebrae. According to the doctors, the fracture completely healed, but our client was left with neck pain. We rejected State Farm's top offer of $101,000, and secured a verdict of $617,032.

$585,000

Johnson v. Bean

$500,000

Harris v. Jenkins

$475,000

Garnett v. J.D.W. Associates

$450,000.00

Workers' Compensation

50-year-old Hispanic gentlemen sustained lower back injuries, lifting and twisting caused disc and nerve injury. This resulted in surgery. We got him lost wages for four years ($183,000.00), medical treatment, and then the settlement for future lost wages (350K) and future medical care ($134,000.00).

$435,814

Carrie Howell vs. Allstate Insurance Company

Hit-and-run, phantom motorist. Minimal damage to the vehicle. Mrs. Howell was married to Corey Howell who was also a witness in the trial. Trial held in Circuit Court for Prince George’s County on November 23-24, 2015. Mrs. Howell was claiming $35,814 in medical bills. The insurance company, Allstate, had only offered $23,000 to settle her case. The Farmer & Klopfer, rejected this offer and took it to court. A jury awarded her $35,814 in medical bills and $400,000 in pain and suffering, for a total award of $435,814.00.

$379,975

Owen v. Miller

On December 20, 2013, plaintiffs John and Robin Owen, both 50s, owners of a painting business, were driving on Three Notch Road in St. Mary's County. As they were driving, a vehicle driven by Craig Miller attempted to make a left turn across the oncoming traffic lanes and collided head-on with the Owens' vehicle. The Owens claimed injuries to Robin's back and to John's right shoulder. The Owens sued Miller. They alleged that Miller was negligent in the operation of his vehicle, causing the collision. Defense admitted liability. The trial proceeded as damages only.

$375,000

Binley v. Payne

$333,000

Stange v. Gantt

$320,000

Car Accident

After just two days of trial, attorneys James E. Farmer and Taylor M. Wilson delivered a $320,000 verdict — more than four times the defense’s final offer.

$320,000

Proctor vs. Chesapeake Employers & SIF

$300,000

Mason & Mason v. Underwood

$285,454.00

Auto Accident

250,000

Overton v. Crouse

$250,000.00

Injured Child

Child was injured by another individual on a school bus in Baltimore, MD. Child suffered psychological injuries.

$250,000.00

Car Accident

$225,000

Brown v. Taylor

$225,000

Hackett v. Davis

$225,000.00

Racial Discrimination

Case against an institute for racial discrimination.

$202,500.00

Auto Accident

$200,000

Herd v. Allstate

$200,000

Quade v. State Auto

$200,000

Knott v. Bennett

$200,000.00

Car Accident

Car accident in St. Mary’s County, The client was a passenger and her friend was driving. Another driver crashed into the rear of their vehicle when her friend was waiting to make a left-hand turn. This case settled in private mediation with a retired Judge.

$200,000.00

Auto Accident

$200,000.00

Auto Accident

$200,000.00

Auto Accident

$200,000.00

Dog Bite

$195,000.00

Damaged Roof Case

Elderly (widowed) African American woman who had a damaged roof due to wind/storm damage. They offered repair costs of a little over $4,000 when the roof could not be repaired and needed to be replaced, due to the type of roof. They refused to do so and water came inside the home causing interior damage. We ended up getting over $195,000.00 for the roof replacement and interior repairs.

$190,000.00

Car Accident

July 2020. St. Mary’s County. The adverse driver made a left turn across traffic directly in front of the client.

$185,000

Holmes v. Johnson

$175,000

Clark v. Gentry

$170,000

Haley v. Miller

$150,000.00

St. Mary's County Car Accident

Plaintiff was a passenger in a car proceeding through a green light. Defendant ran a red light causing a T-bone type of accident. The car was not totaled but the doctors were able to opine the accident caused disc protrusion to the back. This resulted in a $150,000.00 total verdict. He had no injections, no procedures. Basic ER, PT and MRI.

$150,000.00

Car Accident

Car accident in Clinton, PG County, Maryland. The client had been involved in 5 motor vehicle accidents. In this, he suffered a permanent exacerbation of his pre-existing low back injury. Settled October 2020 in private mediation.

$150,000.00

Auto Accident

$145,000

Plaintiff vs. Liberty Mutual

The plaintiff was injured in a T-bone accident caused by a driver that ran a red light. The collision resulted in painful injuries including lower disc damage and herniation in the neck and back. We pursued underinsured motorist coverage from the insurance company, which did not offer substantial benefits. To exhibit the extent of the plaintiff’s injuries, we presented MRI scans.

A jury in St. Mary’s County Circuit Court awarded the plaintiff $20,000 in financial damages and $125,000 in non-economic damages, for a total recovery of $145,000 in compensation.

$145,000.00

Car Accident and Workers' Compensation

$65,000.00 for workers' compensation plus $80,000.00 for the MVA

$145,000.00

Auto Accident

$139,659.00

Auto Accident

$135,000.00

Car Accident and Workers' Compensation

$135,000.00

Workers' Compensation

$130,000.00

Client Hit By a Truck

The client was hit by a truck on the Woodrow Wilson bridge causing psychological injuries. The case moved to federal court and settled for $130,000.00.

$130,000.00

Car Accident

Ms. Heurich settled this car accident case in January 2021. We tried a private mediation with a private Judge. While the case didn’t settle, Ms. Heurich continued to work with the Mediator and eventually settled for more than what was offered at the mediation.

$130,000.00

Auto Accident

$130,000.00

Ride Share Company Accident

The passenger was in a car accident while riding in a rideshare car and sued the driver of the Ride Share company.

$107,500.00

Auto Accident

$100,000

Deleo v. Ifeandu

$100,000

Short v. GEICO

$100,000

Villela v. Aryal

$100,000

Paulson v. Brown

$100,000

Smith v. Gross

$100,000

Foerter v. Daniel

$100,000

Young v. Sams

$100,000

Thorne v. Rollins

$100,000

McNeil v. Denison

$100,000

Williams v. Breck

$100,000.00

Rear-End Accident

Rear-end motor vehicle accident in Prince George's County causing an aggravation of lower back injuries. The initial offer was $30k as the insurance company argued the client had prior low back injuries. Fought to get the full policy which was ultimately tendered. Settled for $100,000.00.

$100,000.00

Rear-End Accident

Rear-end motor vehicle accident in Washington, D.C causing a lower back injury. Received the full policy of $100,000.00.

$100,000.00

Motor Vehicle Accident

Motor vehicle accident in Charles County where the client was struck after a driver made an illegal left turn, causing back injuries. After filing suit, the insurance tendered the full policy of $100,000.00.

$100,000.00

Motor Vehicle Accident

Motor vehicle accident in Calvert County causing back injuries. The prior offer was $35,000. Settled for policy limits of $100,000.00.

$100,000.00

Car Accident

Victim of multiple car accidents. This accident case settled for $100,000 policy limits in March 2020. This settlement occurred while we represented the client for another injury case which is still pending.

$100,000.00

Auto Accident

$100,000.00

Auto Accident

$100,000.00

Auto Accident

$100,000.00

Bodily Injury

$100,000.00

Auto Accident

$100,000.00

Auto Accident

$100,000.00

Auto Accident

$95,000.00

Driver Ran A Red Light

Motor vehicle accident in Charles County where a driver ran a red light causing the vehicle to flip. The insurance company argued brake failure, hiring an expert, and spending thousands to try to prove their insured was not negligent. We hired our own expert and received a $95,000.00 settlement for our client.

$89,872

Beckert v. State Farm

Our client was hit by an underinsured motorist (UIM), who had just a $30,000 policy limit for liability. State Farm, our client’s insurer, did not want to pay anything to our client through their UIM policy. Attorney James Farmer successfully took the case to court and won an $89,872 verdict for our client. Our client’s UIM policy is capped at $50,000. The other driver’s insurer paid $30,000 and State Farm paid $20,000, up from the zero dollars they initially wanted to provide. This case shows why all drivers should carry strong UM and UIM insurance coverage. A $100,000 cap should be the minimum amount you purchase.

$75,000.00

Slipped at Top of Stairwell

The client slipped at the top of a stairwell in his PG County apartment complex. We alleged that the apartment complex was negligent for letting rain get to the stairwell and creating a dangerous condition. Settled December 2020.

Charges Dismissed

State v. Proctor

Tried in the Circuit Court for Charles County

$450,000.00

Auto Accident

Auto Accident

Car Accident

Car crash in Waldorf, Maryland where someone tried to make a left turn, failing to yield right of way.