Verdicts & Settlements

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).

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 Law Office of James E. Farmer, LLC, 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Tried in the Circuit Court for Charles County. Mr. Proctor was charged with dealing cocaine. Because of his prior record, he was facing 40 years’ incarceration. The team at the Law Office of James E. Farmer, LLC, filed and won a motion to suppress, and all charges against Mr. Proctor were dismissed.