Case Results | Scott Vicknair, LLC

$1,909,504.80

$1,909,504.80 settlement on behalf of injured driver and his wife

The firm obtained a settlement of $1,909,504.80 on behalf of a client who was injured in a collision caused by a motorist who failed to stop at a red light. As a result of the incident, the client sustained a rotator cuff tear which required a shoulder arthroscopy, labrum repair, debridement, subacromial decompression, acromioplasty, and distal clavicle excision, as well as cervical, lumbar, and SI joint injuries that required several epidural steroid injections. The client also had recommendations for invasive future medical care. The injured client’s wife brought a loss of consortium claim. The case was litigated in state court for over three years and our personal injury attorneys were able to obtain a settlement following extensive discovery.

$225,000.00

Successful $225,000 Settlement in Slip and Fall Case at Municipal Auditorium Due to Negligence

The firm obtained a $225,000.00 settlement on behalf of a young woman who slipped and fell at a local municipal auditorium when the staff manning a sports event failed to clean up clear liquid all along the floor, which they had notice of for an extensive period of time prior to the slip and fall. The staff failed to put up a slip and fall warning sign, rope off the area, or do anything to protect guests of the venue, including our client, from slipping in the clear liquid. The firm’s client went through extensive physical therapy, pain management injections, and a surgical procedure to treat her knee injury. Approximately one month before trial was set to go forward in Orleans Parish, our firm’s attorneys reached an amicable resolution, and settled our client’s case.

$2,100,000.00

Settlement on behalf of our client who suffered a life-altering automobile accident

Our client was injured in 2016 after a life altering car crash which totaled both vehicles. The insurance company's final offer to settle his claim was $300,000.00. Our team at Scott Vicknair was able to fight for more and win for our client. At the end of the trial, the total jury verdict totaled over $2,100,000.00, which included approximately $64,000 in past medical expenses and $593,000 in future medical expenses. We disagree with the insurance companies on the value of our cases on many occasions, and this was one where we were light years apart on the value of our client's injuries, medical treatment, and future care needs. We are happy we were able to secure a successful jury verdict for our client which fully compensated him for his past and future medical needs.

$70,000

Settlement for girl hit by a truck on graduation day

We are thrilled to share a remarkable success story that underscores our unwavering commitment to justice and our clients. In a recent case, we represented a young woman whose life took an unexpected turn on what should have been the most joyous day of her life - her graduation day. A moment that should have been filled with celebration and dreams for the future was marred by a devastating motor vehicle accident involving a massive garbage truck company vehicle.With our client's best interests at heart, we meticulously built a compelling case against the responsible party. We tirelessly investigated the accident, gathering crucial evidence to prove liability. Our negotiation skills were put to the test, and we emerged victorious, securing a settlement exceeding $70,000. This substantial compensation will aid our client in her recovery, covering medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and providing financial stability during her healing journey. This victory not only signifies a substantial financial recovery but also serves as a testament to our firm's expertise and compassion.

$95,000

Settlement on behalf of injured client

The firm obtained a settlement of $95,000 on behalf of an injured client who was a passenger in a vehicle that caused a rear end collision.As a result of the collision, the firm’s client was forced to undergo months twelve months of physical therapy and had recommendations for injections.The case was litigated in state court and the firm handled discovery before settlement was reached.

$292,585

Settlement in favor of injured driver

The firm obtained a settlement of $292,585 on behalf of an injured driver who was rear-ended on Interstate-10 while she was stopped in traffic.As a result of the collision, the firm’s client was forced to undergo years of chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, and percutaneous rhizotomies.Throughout four years of litigation against our client’s uninsured motorist carrier, our personal injury attorneys challenged five medical reports by an orthopedic surgeon hired by the insurer to try and downplay the extent and cause of our client’s injuries, handled extensive discovery, and argued several motions before settlement was reached.

$250,000

Settlement obtained on behalf of homeowner

The firm obtained a settlement of $250,000 on behalf of a homeowner whose home suffered extensive damage as a result of a busted pipe hidden in a crawlspace, requiring her to relocate to a different residence for over a year. The client’s homeowner’s insurance company denied the claim after its adjuster visited the property but failed to perform any meaningful property inspection. As reasons for denial of coverage, the insurer claimed the damage was caused by weather conditions, settling of the foundation, wear and tear, and neglect of the insured to use reasonable means to preserve the property, all of which lacked any evidentiary support.The case was litigated in state court for almost two years and the firm handled extensive discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation before settlement was reached.

$675,000

Settlement on behalf of homeowners

The firm obtained a settlement of $675,000 on behalf of homeowners whose family home suffered extensive damage as a result of a busted hidden pipe. The insurance company denied the claim and materially misrepresented the policy language.Of note, the insurer represented to the firm’s clients that water leaks that were unknown to the insured and hidden within the wall and ceiling cavities were excluded from coverage under the policy, when the exact opposite was true. The insurer also denied coverage based on the wear and tear exclusion and the faulty, inadequate or defective maintenance exclusion, of which it had no evidence as testified to by its corporate representative.The case was litigated in state court for four years and the firm handled extensive discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation before settlement was reached.

$750,000

Settlement on behalf of injured patron

The firm obtained a settlement of $750,000 on behalf of a patron of a grocery store who was injured in a parking lot.As a result of the incident, the firm’s client required an emergency anterior cervical discectomy and fusion and an emergency kyphoplasty surgery in his lumbar spine, in addition to several months of physical therapy and chiropractic treatment.Our personal injury attorneys reached a settlement after over three years of litigation, including extensive discovery, motion practice, and challenging a neuropsychologist and a neurosurgeon hired to try and downplay the extent and cause of our client’s injuries.

$215,000

Policy limits settlement on behalf of injured driver

The firm obtained a settlement of $215,000 on behalf of an injured client involved in a collision caused by a motorist who failed to adhere to a traffic signal. As a result of the incident, the firm’s client suffered a medial meniscus tear which required a knee arthroscopy, meniscectomy, and chondroplasty, as well as cervical injuries which required an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.The case was litigated in state court and our personal injury attorneys were able to obtain a policy limits settlement following discovery.