The personal injury and wrongful death lawyers at Fried Rogers Goldberg LLC in Atlanta, Georgia exclusively represent victims who have sustained a catastrophic injury or loss in the areas of trucking accidents, vehicular accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, products liability and constitutional rights. Our lawyers have achieved a remarkable record of success over the years, which has earned our firm a reputation for aggressive legal representation that delivers results. We are often brought in by referring attorneys to act as lead counsel in catastrophic injury cases. We have listed below recent verdicts and settlements.
Truck and Commercial Vehicle Accidents: Verdicts & Settlements
Rear End Collision – $14,250,000
A woman was burned on her arm, while the father and daughter were killed, when their vehicle was rear ended by a tractor-trailer on a bridge near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Disabled Vehicle – $5,250,000
Wrongful death of mother and child in disabled vehicle struck by tractor-trailer in icy conditions near South Londondemy Township in Pennsylvania.
Intersection Collision – $4,250,000
Largest wrongful death settlement in Greenville County, South Carolina history for death of middle-aged mother of two children.
Truck vs. Pedestrian – $3,250,000
A truck driver working on a refrigeration unit on the trailer of a parked vehicle on the shoulder of the road was struck by a commercial vehicle resulting in a brachial plexus injury to his right arm in Cumming, Forsyth County, Georgia.
Rear-End Collision – $2,750,000
A middle aged man injured his neck and upper back, requiring spinal reconstruction surgery after his vehicle was rearended by a work truck employee who was texting while driving on GA 400 near Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia.
Rear-End Collision – $2,500,000
A man suffered orthopedic injuries when his stopped vehicle was rear-ended by a tractor trailer and pushed into the vehicle in front of him near Lawrenceville, Gwinnet County, Georgia.
Truck v. Truck Collision – $1,800,000
A truck driver injured his back causing a permanent nerve injury when a tractor-trailer struck his truck while he was sleeping in his sleeper berth in a parking lot in Douglasville, Georgia.
Truck v. Motorcycle Collision – $1,750,000
A motorcyclist was killed after being struck by tractor trailer whose driver negligently failed to yield the right of way when turning left and took an improper left turn in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.
Disabled Vehicle – $1,500,000
A man suffered orthopedic injuries when his disabled vehicle was rear ended by tractor trailer in Macon, Georgia.
Intersection Collision – $1,500,000
Cervical fusion to young woman when tractor-trailer ran red-light and struck her vehicle in Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia.
Left Hand Turn Collision – $1,300,000
Middle-aged man suffered injury to his eye and aortic dissection when tractor-trailer made left hand turn in front of him causing collision in Catoosa County, Georgia near the Tennessee border.
Underride Collision – $1,200,000
A middle-aged woman suffered a brain injury after striking a tractor-trailer that was backing into a driveway in Jenkins County in South Georgia.
Left Hand Turn Collision – $1,200,000
A young girl suffered a fractured femur when a tractor-trailer turned left in front of her causing a collision on Tara Blvd in Jonesboro, Clayton County, Georgia.
Rear-End Collision – $1,125,000
Young man suffered mild traumatic brain injury after tractor trailer collided with his stopped vehicle in Bryan County near Savannah, Georgia.
Underride Accident – $1,000,000
A young woman died when she collided with the side of a trailer that was making an improper U-turn in McDonough, Henry County, Georgia. We obtained a policy limits recovery for the husband without filing suit.
Truck v. Motorcycle Collision – $1,000,000
A motorcyclist was killed when a tractor-trailer swerved to miss merging car in Atlanta, Georgia.
Truck v. Auto Collision – $950,000
A lady was killed when a tractor-trailer lost control and flipped over onto her vehicle in McDonough, Henry County, Georgia.
Improper Maintenance – $900,000
Wrongful death of young man in rural Georgia struck by tire that came off tractor-trailer in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia.
Stopped Tractor Trailer Collision – $800,000
Wrongful death in Oklahoma in disputed liability case where tractor trailer was partially stopped in roadway and elderly man swerved to miss the tractor trailer, resulting in him losing control of his vehicle and hitting median.
Underride Collision – $750,000
An elderly man injured his neck when he collided with a trailer that was over the roadway in foggy conditions in St. Charles Parrish, Louisiana.
Improper Brake Maintenance – $750,000
A young man died when he was trapped between a trailer and a straight truck that rolled back while he was unloading the trailer in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.
Lane Change Collision – $700,000
Wrongful death of minor child in New Mexico in disputed liability case where tractor trailer allegedly forced vehicle off roadway.
Crossing Center Line – $630,000
A man suffered a spinal cord injury after a tractor trailer crossed the center line and impacted his vehicle in Franklin County, Georgia.
Left Hand Turn Collision – $560,000
Passengers suffered orthopedic and other injuries when their vehicle was struck by a panel truck whose driver failed to yield while making left-hand turn in Jonesboro, Clayton County, Georgia.
Underride Collision – $550,000
A young woman in Bacon County in South Georgia died when she ran into the side of a mobile home across the roadway.
Rear-End Collision – $485,000
A woman was killed after her slowed vehicle was rear-ended by tractor trailer in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.
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Automobile Accidents: Verdicts & Settlements
Wrongful Death – $10.1 million.
A federal jury awarded $10.1 million dollars for the injuries to a father and the death of two children when a driver fell asleep and crossed the centerline striking the father’s vehicle.
Wrongful Death – $1,106,165.02
We obtained a million dollar verdict for the parents of a 17-year old boy who died in an automobile accident in the very conservative venue of Forsyth County. This verdict was our second consecutive million dollar plus verdict in this county in the past two years.
Taxi Cab Accident – $1,064,105
Our client was struck by a taxicab when exiting a bus and suffered multiple fractures to both legs and a closed head injury. The jury returned the million dollar verdict in less than three hours.
RSD Injury – $1,002,763
Verdict for dentist who suffered nerve injury in her wrist as a result of a low impact rear end accident.
Motorcycle Accident – $925,000
Motorist made a left hand turn in front of a motorcycle resulting in the death of a 37 year old man.
Motor Vehicle Accident – $900,000
27-year-old woman suffered fractures to knee and hip following accident where defendant attempted to make left turn in front of her vehicle.
Wrongful Death-$596,000
In a tough venue, we were able to obtain the highest death case settlement in Fayette County history.
Motorcycle Accident – $425,000
We obtained a policy limits settlement for the death of a motorcyclist.
Broken Leg – $400,000
Client was injured in accident with driver who only had $25,000 in liability insurance coverage. We made a policy limits demand which was not paid by the insurance company. Insurance company was forced to settle cleint’s claim for $400,000 even though there was only $25,000 in coverage because of bad faith failure to pay time-limited policy limits demand.
Motorcycle Accident – $325,000
Woman received policy limits settlement for injury to knee in motorcycle accident.
Motor Vehicle Accident – $325,000
Minor child suffered facial injuries in an automobile collision.
Fractured Clavicle-$320,000
Owner of restaurant ran a red light in a company vehicle striking the side of our client’s van. Our client suffered a broken collar bone and multiple contusions to his shoulder. We discovered that the restaurant owner had been warned to stop driving because of his age and mental status prompting an early settlement.
Boating Accident – Confidential Amount
Woman injured when she fell onto propeller blade while trying to board vessel. The case proceeded to trial and was resolved with a high/low agreement while the jury was deliberating.
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Premises Liability: Verdicts & Settlements
Wrongful Death – $1,752,330.21
We helped the family of a murdered photographer obtain the largest compensatory wrongful death verdict in Forsyth County history.
Escalator Malfunction – $1,400,000
A Fulton County jury awarded $1.4 million dollars to our client who broke her leg when an escalator malfunctioned before the Peach Bowl at a MARTA station.
Assault Nightclub – $750,000
We obtained a verdict and judgment against a nightclub owner as a result of bouncers choking a patron, dropping him on the ground and knocking out his teeth.
Assault at Gas Station – $750,000
A young man was shot in the hand during a robbery at a gas station that a had a history of criminal activity on the property.
Assault Gas Station – $650,000
Jury returned a verdict in favor of our client for a gas station performing negligent security in failing to protect our client from an assault by a fellow truck driver.
Industrial Accident – $610,000
Worker at industrial plant suffered multiple orthopedic injuries in fall at facility.
Escalator Accident – $525,000
We obtained a verdict for our client who injured her neck requiring surgery when an escalator sped up while she was on it and then suddenly stopped.
Wrongful Death-$475,000
We obtained a favorable settlement for the family of a young man who died in a trench collapse despite the defendant’s claim that the man was responsible for his own death.
Escalator Malfunction – $400,000
We obtained a settlement for a woman who injured her back and neck on an escalator that malfunctioned.
Slip and Fall – $400,000
Our client was compensated for injuries to her back and neck resulting from a slip and fall at the Atlanta airport on spilled coffee.
Elevator Accident – $345,000
Customer at department store herniated disc in her neck after elevator dropped several times.
Slip and Fall – $250,000
We obtained a verdict for an elderly woman who tripped and fell over an improperly marked parking curb at an assisted living facility causing a dislocated shoulder.
Slip and Fall – $175,000
Patron of building suffered fractured ankle in parking deck which had limited illumination.
Slip and Fall – $150,000
Truck driver injured his knee requiring surgery as a result of a slip and fall at a manufacturing facility. He had medical bills of less than $10,000. Case was tried in less than a day, and jury returned verdict in about an hour.
Trip and Fall – $120,000
When a 70-year-old woman tripped over raised tile at a department store, she suffered a severe shoulder injury and had to undergo surgery. The case was subject to dismissal, but our attorneys were able to uncover destroyed photographs that proved our case.
Dog Bite- $100,000
Minor child was bitten in the thigh by neighbor’s dog.
Dog Bite – $71,500
4 year old girl was bitten on lip by dog. Girl had stitches but did not have a residual scar.
False Arrest-Confidential Amount
Employee at department store was arrested for allegedly making fraudulent receipts for herself and others. We determined that she was falsely accused of the crime because the store required the loss prevention manager to make a certain number of arrests each day, and he was not able to meet his quota with legitimate arrests.
Building Collapse – Confidential Amount
We obtained a confidential settlement for a boyfriend and girlfriend who were injured when a fire escape collapsed on the side of their apartment building.
Elevator Accident – Confidential Amount
An elderly man slipped and fell on misleveled elevator car causing injury to his knee. The case was settled shortly after suit was filed.
Apartment Complex Assault – Confidential Amount
Minor child was stabbed by another tenant at an apartment complex.
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Medical Malpractice & Nursing Home: Verdicts & Settlements
Medical Malpractice – $582,000 plus $30,000 in prejudgment interest
We secured this verdict after a week long trial involving a seriously injured minor child whose injuries resulted from the incorrect placement of a nasogastric tube into the lung rather than the child’s stomach.
Pharmacy Malpractice – $115,000
Woman suffered excessive bleeding and vomiting after knee surgery when she was given Coumadin®, a blood thinner, instead of her diabetes medication by pharmacy. She spent two days in the hospital with less than $5,000 in medical bills.
Hospital Negligence – Confidential Amount
We obtained a recovery for the wrongful death of an 80 year old woman who suffocated after a hospital employee negligently failed to turn her ventilator to the ’on’ position after the woman was sedated so she could not breathe on her own.
Retained Sponge – Confidential Amount
We represented a client who suffered a punctured lung after the removal of a sponge that was negligently left inside her during cancer surgery.
Anesthesia – Confidential Amount
We obtained a significant settlement for a client who lost her right eye after awakening during ocular surgery due to an insufficient amount of anesthesia.
Chiropractor Negligence – Confidential Amount
We represented and obtained a recovery for a 30 year old man who suffered a stroke after a chiropractor negligently performed a neck adjustment and then negligently failed to recognize the signs of stroke.
Nursing Home Wrongful Death – Confidential Amount
Elderly resident with dementia wandered away from an assisted living center through a window in her room, and her body was not discovered until several months later in a heavily wooded area.
Misdiagnosed Heart Attack – Confidential Amount
Wife was seen by internist with complaints of naseau and pain radiating into the chest. Internist heard a loud heart murmur on examination but sent her home with the diagnosis of a stomach virus. Two days later, she was seen in the emergency room with a myocardial infarction and a ruptured septum within the heart wall and had to undergo emergency surgery. She later died from complications related to her heart condition.
Wrongful Death of Child-Confidential Amount
Nine-day-old child on ECMO (heart/lung bypass) bled to death as a result of tube in the carotid artery accidentally becoming dislodged. X-ray films taken several hours prior to dislodgment indicated that the tube had moved significantly and should have been replaced.
Misdiagnosis – Confidential Amount
Our client suffered severe injuries to her spine and nervous system when a hospital and surgeon failed to identify an MRSA infection in a timely manner. The case was settled with the hospital prior to trial. After trial, the neurosurgeon settled the case while the jury was deliberating.
Nursing Home – Confidential Amount
Elderly patient suffered broken ribs and unexplained lesion on chest at nursing home facility.
Wrongful Death – Confidential Amount
71-year-old man suffering a mild heart attack was given ten times the recommended dosage of Integrilin, a clot busting medication, resulting in a massive brain hemorrhage and his eventual death. Case was settled with the hospital.
Misdiagnosis – Confidential Amount
54-year-old man misdiagnosed with lung cancer which went untreated for almost 13 months. He survived the cancer without recurrence but feared that the cancer may return.
Misdiagnosis of Brain Bleed – Confidential Amount
We obtained a favorable settlement for a husband after his wife’s brain bleed went undiagnosed by the emergency room personnel and she died the next day.
Incorrect Surgical Procedure – Confidential Amount
A paraplegic had a colostomy bag placed incorrectly causing a rupture of her colon.
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Constitutional Rights: Verdicts & Settlements
Denial of Medical Treatment – $16 million
We obtained a $16 million dollar verdict against a metro-Atlanta city after a young man developed a brain bleed and died after being in the city jail.
Prisoner Abuse – Confidential Amount
Jail inmate was tortured by correctional facility officers who placed pepper spray in a helmet and tied it onto inmate’s head.
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Products Liability: Verdicts & Settlements
Knee Replacement Prosthesis- Confidential Amount
An elderly gentleman suffered repeat surgeries as a result of a defective knee replacement prosthesis.
Medical Device-Confidential Amount
Diabetic went into ketoacidosis requiring extended hospitalization as a result of defective insulin pump.
Defective Brakes – Confidential Amount
An elderly Georgia woman was rear-ended by tractor trailer with defective brakes. The accident resulted in a closed head injury. Our lawyer recovered significant damages for the woman in a pre-trial settlement.
Contact Lens Solution – Confidential Amount
Client suffered an injury to his eye after using a defective contact lens solution.
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