Personal Injury Case Results - Law Firm The Law Office of Glickman, Sugarman, Kneeland & Gribouski Attorneys Worcester, Massachusetts

David J. Kneeland Jr.

Client, a Sterling, Massachusetts resident, suffered severe personal injuries while night skiing on a local mountain after the trail lights suddenly stopped operating. As a result, Attorney Kneeland’s client fell and suffered a fractured collar bone. Attorney Kneeland was able to negotiate a settlement for his client in the amount of $90,000.00.
Client, a Worcester, Massachusetts resident, slipped and fell on an unnatural accumulation of snow and/or ice at a homeowner’s residence during the course of her employment. As a result of the fall, Attorney Kneeland’s client suffered a fractured elbow, which subsequently resulted in elbow replacement surgery. Attorney Kneeland was able to negotiate a settlement for his client in the amount of $260,000.00.
Client, a Worcester, Massachusetts resident tripped and fell at a local sports arena. As a result of this accident, Attorney Kneeland’s client suffered injuries to her ankle and reflex symparthetic dystrophy. Attorney Kneeland was able to achieve a $70,000.00 settlement for his client.
Client, a Leicester, Massachusetts resident suffered severe personal injuries after the vehicle in which he was a passenger struck a tree. The impact of the accident caused Attorney Kneeland’s client to be ejected from his motor vehicle and caused brain injury seizures and a fractured clavicle. Attorney Kneeland was able to reach a settlement of $125,000.00 for his client.
Client, a Worcester, Massachusetts resident was injured in an automobile towing accident, which resulted in a fracture of his thumb. The injuries subsequently required surgery and Attorney Kneeland was able to reach a $70,000.00 settlement for his client.
A worker from Worcester suffered severe burns in an industrial accident. We brought a claim against the factory owner (under a theory that the worker was a temporary employee) and against the manufacturer of the subject machine. The third party case settled for $1.2 million and the worker continues to receive worker's compensation benefits.
Client, a Mendon, Massachusetts man was rear-ended by another motor vehicle and as a result of the accident he suffered personal injuries. The insurance company disputed the severity and extent of the client's injuries and extended a frivolous settlement offer. The offer was rejected and the case proceeded to arbitration. After extensive negotiations, the arbitrator ruled in favor of Attorney Kneeland's client and the client was granted an arbitration award of $82,000.
Client, a student from Holden, Massachusetts was injured when he tripped on an unmarked and unguarded construction hazard while on school grounds. As a result of the slip and fall, the client suffered a dislocated shoulder. The general contractor and sub-contractor denied liability. During mediation, a settlement that was satisfactory to the client was reached.
Client, a delivery driver tripped and fell while making a delivery at a supermarket in Westborough, Massachusetts. The defendant denied liability. During litigation, the client accepted a settlement offer in the amount of $55,000.
Client, a subcontractor working in Grafton, Massachusetts slipped and fell off a ladder at a construction site. As a result of the slip and fall, the client suffered severe injuries to her arm, leg and back. The defendant denied any liability. Attorney Kneeland was able to establish negligence against the defendant and a settlement in the amount of $75,000 was reached.
Client, who was a passenger in a motor vehicle, was injured when the operator of the motor vehicle struck another vehicle in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. As a result of the accident, the client suffered serious head and brain injuries. The insurer for the operator of the motor vehicle paid the full policy limit of $50,000.
Client, who was a passenger in a motor vehicle, was injured when the operator of the motor vehicle struck a tree while driving in the State of Connecticut. As a result of the accident, the client suffered a fractured ankle and broken rib. Although it was disputed that the client was ever a passenger in the motor vehicle, the insurer paid the full policy limit of $50,000.
A worker from Worcester suffered severe burns in an industrial accident. We brought a claim against the factory owner (under a theory that the worker was a temporary employee) and against the manufacturer of the subject machine. The third party case settled for $1.2 million and the worker continues to receive worker's compensation benefits.
We represented a young Worcester man who was a back seat passenger in a motor vehicle that was struck by a commercial vehicle in Southborough, Massachusetts. By utilizing the proper experts to establish long term care costs, the case settled for $5.2 million, the limits of the insurance company.
A worker suffered leg and back injuries falling at a commercial construction site in Westborough, Massachusetts. The insurer took a no liability approach. On the first day of trial in the Worcester Superior Court an offer of $50,000 was made and rejected. The jury returned a verdict of $1.2 million.
A Southbridge, Massachusetts worker suffered the loss of two fingers as a result of a defective machine at his place of employment in Worcester. A claim was brought against the manufacturer of the machine. The case settled for $500,000.
A Worcester man doing work at a private residence was startled by the family dog, resulting in two of his fingers being traumatically amputated by a saw. We were able to obtain a settlement of $450, 000 for the young man on a theory of strict liability against the homeowner.
A worker from Webster, Massachusetts suffered a permanently disabling injury at a construction site in Leominster, Massachusetts. We obtained a settlement of $450,000 from the worker's compensation carrier, one of the largest worker's compensation settlements of recent years though the Worcester Industrial Accident Board.
A Leicester, Massachusetts man received serious permanent leg injuries in a motor vehicle accident. A judgment in the amount of $200,000 was awarded by the Worcester Superior Court.

Steven David Power

Client, a Fitchburg resident, slipped and fell on ice in a parking lot of a ball in Worcester where be was attending a birthday party and injured his leg. Attorney Power negotiated with the insurance company and the client was compensated $50,000 for his pain and suffering.
Client, a West Boylston resident, injured her wrist after being a passenger in a car that was involved in a motor vehicle accident in Worcester, Massachusetts. Attorney Power settled the case for $50,000 after filing suit on the client's behalf and negotiating with counsel for the insurance company.

David W. Sugarman

On May 15, 2008 a 35-year-old male suffered severe injuries as a result of an automobile accident that occurred on Salisbury Street, Worcester, Massachusetts. Attorney Sugarman’s client was negligently rear-ended while attempting to make a right hand turn. At the time of this accident, the client was in the course of his employment and was driving a company owned vehicle. The client was treated for back and neck injuries as result of the accident. Attorney Sugarman negotiated an $8,100.00 settlement for the motor vehicle accident claim and the client was also able to receive worker’s compensation benefits from his Employer.
On February 3, 2008 a 40-year-old woman was injured while stopped in her motor vehicle on Main Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The client was stopped at a traffic light when a car collided with the rear end of her car. In return, the impact caused the client to collide with an additional car. The client suffered upper back and neck injuries. Attorney Kneeland and Attorney Sugarman were able to negotiate a settlement in the amount of $9,700.00.
On July 3, 2008 a 38-year-old gentleman was injured in his motor vehicle while proceeding straight on Plantation Street in Worcester. When he reduced his speed, he was rear-ended by another motor vehicle and the impact caused him to collide with the motor vehicle that was in front of him. He suffered neck pain and stiffness in his mid and lower back, along with shoulder and wrist pain. Attorney Sugarman was able to negotiate a settlement in the amount of $7,500.00.
On December 21, 2007 a 58-year-old woman was injured when she was stopped at a stop sign located on the ramp to Route 20 Westborough. As she was preparing to enter the traffic lane she was hit from the rear. She suffered a disc herniation, neck and lower back pain which required extensive rehabilitation. Through vigorous negotiations with the insurance company, Attorney Sugarman was able to negotiate a settlement in the amount of $50,000.00.