Over $500 Million
recovered

Claim against Federated Insurance Company. Fairfax County, Virginia accident case. Liability dispute. Defense claimed they had a witness statement that indicated our client was liable. In short, they believe it proved contributory negligence and they would win at trial. After all the witnesses were deposed by Mr. Ruby, the carrier reversed its position and settled the claim.

The client’s injuries were largely soft tissue. However, Plaintiff had an expert who testified that regardless of that fact, the injuries had not resolved. As a result, Plaintiff had a significant loss of income claim. Defense counsel argued our case was ridiculous and had little or no value.

Plaintiff was walking across the street when the Defendant-driver crashed into her. The policy limits were $250,000. However, attorneys Jonathan Portner & Simran Rahi were able to secure another $10,000 from the Defendant-driver personally.

Defense Counsel raised the issue of contributory negligence based on Plaintiff’s alleged lack of due care in speeding up prior to crossing the street. A video taken prior to the accident did show the Plaintiff “speeding up,” which the investigating police officer pointed out. Nonetheless, we were able to persuade the other side and prevailed.

Automobile accident in Loudoun County, Virginia where our client was hit head-on by a drunk driver who was coming down Route 28 in the wrong direction. The defendant had a 0.17 blood alcohol concentration, therefore, punitive damages were possible. Our client’s vehicle had extensive damage and was deemed a total loss. Client suffered broken ribs, laceration on his right hand requiring stitches, and a dislocated shoulder. Suit was filed because the liability carrier failed to conclude their coverage investigation in a timely manner. Well after suit was filed, Nationwide made a $150,000 offer. After arguing with the liability adjuster, a new offer of $250,000 was extended and the case was settled.

Our client was run over by a shopping cart that was being pushed by a volunteer in a cafeteria on the Quantico Virginia Base. Our client suffered from a broken foot, and as a result of that injury, she developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). At first, there appeared to be no insurance coverage because the defendant was volunteering her time at the base and had no employer at the time. After substantial investigation, it was determined that the defendant owned a home. After initial denials, her homeowner’s policy was forced to provide coverage for Plaintiff’s injuries. There was an argument that there was no negligence on the part of the defendant because this type of occurrence happens every day and this type of injury is not foreseeable in a shopping cart accident. Counsel for Plaintiff also negotiated Tricare liens in order to maximize the client’s recovery.

Our client’s vehicle was stuck in an accident in Gretna, VA while traveling 50mph. Among other injuries, our client suffered a displaced and fractured patella, requiring corrective open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) surgery and extensive follow-up care with orthopedics and physical therapy. Immobilized, on crutches, and unable to work for a year, our client was awarded a $250,000 settlement for his immense pain and injuries. Even in the absence of health insurance, our client will pocket more than $100,000 of this award due to reductions of his medical bills.

Plaintiff was a passenger in a ride-share vehicle when the Defendant-driver failed to maintain proper control of his vehicle and slammed into another vehicle.

At the time of this accident, Plaintiff was pregnant. She sustained a right radial shaft fracture with associated dislocation of the distal radio-ulnar joint. Surgery was recommended and performed.

Based on her extensive injuries, her medical expenses amounted to $79, 933.57. However, we were able to work with her providers and get these bills reduced by approximately one-third.

The insurance company was very narrow-minded on the bills they would consider, initially. The carrier indicated it was a “fair offer.” After four months of negotiations, the carrier was persuaded to consider all of the bills.

The insurance company also did not want to provide significant pain and suffering damages; however, we emphasized our client’s suffering throughout the entire case and were able to recover $ 245,000.

Client sustained both a herniated disc and disc bulges from the accident. While neither required surgery, the injuries left him unable to perform his job as a contractor. Case settled against Donegal Insurance Company for $240,000 after we were able to successfully prove the future lost wage claim.

Our client was a passenger in a car being operated by a Lyft driver. The driver failed to pay proper attorney and crashed into a tree. After the accident, our client was rushed to Reston Hospital. Diagnosis was clavicle fracture. The fracture required surgery. Not surprisingly the hospital bill was extremely high.

Christine Phong was able to obtain a large reduction from the hospital billing department. Mr. Portner was able to convey the seriousness of a clavicle fracture and the pain involved. The case settled after a month of negotiations for $237,000. Due to the large hospital reduction, the client was extremely happy with his net recovery.

In September of 2022, Portner and Shure recovered $220,000 on behalf of our client who was severely injured due to a negligent driver in Fairfax County, Virginia. Our client, who was wearing a seatbelt, was struck in a head-on collision and the airbags deployed. The car was not drivable after the accident and our client was transported by ambulance to the hospital.

As a result of the accident, our client suffered a fractured thumb, two different fractures of the right forearm, and a wrist injury which required surgery. The surgery involved the insertion of wires, pins, and a permanent large screw. Unfortunately, after the initial surgery, our client had three subsequent surgeries to remove the pins and wires.

Our client initially had some difficulty describing his pain and suffering without the use of an interpreter. Our staff quickly matched our client with a Spanish interpreter who understood his concerns. As a team, our Portner & Shure interpreter and our client were able to document the extent of his injuries and the impact the collision had on his life.

Our client, a small business owner, relied on the use of his hands to run his business. The Defendant accepted liability in the dispute, and Portner & Shure was able to settle and recover substantial compensation for our client.