Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Cleveland, OH

Honors/Awards:

• Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Ohio Super Lawyers 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
• Ohio Super Lawyers, Rising Stars - 2011, 2012, 2013
• AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell

Bar/Professional Activity:

• Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys (CATA)
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 2002
• Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA)
• Ohio Academy of Justice (OAJ)
• Ohio, 2001
• Ohio Association for Justice
• Ohio State Bar Association
• American Association for Justice

Verdicts/Settlements:

• $300,000.00 Drunk driving settlement. Client sustained significant injuries caused by a drunk driver operating on the wrong side of the road, 2019
• $250,000.00 - Motorcycle crash settlement. The client, a 40-year-old married father of 3, was struck from behind by a negligent motorist, 2019
• $4,000,000.00 Wrongful Death Settlement for the family of a 36 year-old construction worker who was killed by a commercial vehicle, 2018
• $560,000.00 - settlement for a married couple who suffered injuries in a motorcycle crash, 2017
• $3,000,000.00 - Medical Malpractice / wrongful death settlement concerning the untimely death of a 22 year-old young man caused by a failure to diagnose a life-threatening condition, 2016
• Confidential Wrongful death settlement - family of an elderly woman who died during surgery, 2016
• $270,000.00 - Recovery for a 53-year-old mother injured in an automobile crash. The other driver denied liability and a settlement was reached on the first day of trial, 2016
• $875,000.00 wrongful death settlement involving the negligent monitoring and observation of a toddler while at the residential care facility, 2015
• $100,000.00 settlement obtain on the half of a minor child who was struck by a vehicle in his own driveway after a family friend negligently struck the child, 2015
• $525,000.00 settlement of a drunk driving fatality whereby a 36-year-old was killed while walking her dog by an intoxicated driver, 2014
• Confidential settlement. Healthcare provider agreed to a settlement involving claims of medical malpractice against a neurosurgeon for causing pain and permanent facial disfigurement due to surgical errors, 2014
• $385,000.00 Premises liability settlement. Client, age 55, sustained a pelvic fracture and thoracic spine fracture after a defective building attachment fell on top of her, 2013
• $187,600 settlement - Hospital technician, age 47, sustained a fracture to her non-dominant wrist as well as ulnar nerve injury in a motor vehicle accident. Case settled during private mediation after depositions were concluded, 2013
• $175,000 - Settlement of a motor vehicle accident of disputed liability concerning injuries to a 42 year old disabled who sustained a fractured pelvis and road rash following a collision that occurred while she was a passenger on the freeway in Cleveland, Ohio, 2013
• $302,000 Settlement concerning a workplace fall injury that caused back and head injury to a 59-year-old client. The claim was also made that as a result of the injuries, the client could no longer continue to work, 2012
• $500,000.00 Settlement concerning injuries and damages suffered by a 46-year-old motorcycle rider who was struck by an automobile leaving a private drive. The motorcycle operator suffered a significant injury to his pelvis, tibia, knee, left arm, rotator cuff, and internal harm, 2011
• $1,050,000.00 verdict concerning nerve damage to the non-dominant arm/hand of a 42 year old woman caused by the negligence administration of medication through her IV following a surgical procedure, 2010
• $350,000.00 Medical Malpractice Settlement - Plaintiff, age 40, developed compartment syndrome to the left arm during hospital admission.  Plaintiff claimed nurse negligently inserted his IV and the nursing staff failed to timely notify a physician until it was too late.  Plaintiff claimed permanent scarring, nerve damage and loss of strength and grip, 2010
• $175,000.00 Medical Malpractice Settlement - Plaintiff, age 54, sustained a compression fracture to his thoracic spine and an ankle fracture when he fell from his hospital bed.  At the time, plaintiff was being sleep deprived as part of a diagnostic study. Plaintiff claimed the hospital staff failed to adequately monitor him and keep him safe, 2008
•  $950,000.00 Medical Malpractice Settlement - Plaintiff, age 61, claimed orthopedic surgeon caused permanent bladder dysfunction during a lumbar laminectomy. Defendant HMO settled on behalf of the defendant doctor during litigation, 2005
•  $90,000.00 - Jury Verdict.  A 50 year old Medina County, Ohio nurse sustained injury to her low back and non-dominant arm when she was involved in a disputed liability motor vehicle crash.  After a week of trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff and finding the defendant 100% liable for the crash.
• $125,000 Settlement of a workplace injury suffered by a 25-year-old restaurant worker who sustained significant laceration injury to his non-dominant hand
• $150,000.00 settlement for a 50-year-old delivery driver who suffered a significant knee injury in a fall accident caused by the landowners defective and neglected exterior cement stairs
• $93,000.00 - Settlement during trial - A 44 year old Geauga County, Ohio resident for lumbar spine injuries sustained in a rear-end motor vehicle accident. Plaintiff also made a claim for psychological harm
• $137,000.00 - Settlement obtained for a 26 yr. old who sustained a significant laceration to his non-dominant hand. This settlement did not include monies afforded for time off work and for medical care
• $92,500.00 settlement for a 48-year-old Geauga County resident who suffered a shoulder injury requiring surgery, rehabilitation, and lost time from work caused in a multi-vehicle crash. The defendant was a commercial van driver and the case was settled without a lawsuit having to be filed
• $100,000.00 settlement for 53-year-old Lorain County motorcycle operator who was injured when a negligent driver turned left in front of his path. Client suffered a broken ankle, road rash, and a concussion, in addition to missing time and wages from his job
• $126,000 - Jury Verdict concerning claims made by an elderly couple following a motor vehicle crash in Olmsted Township, Ohio. Damages included a fracture to the clavicle as well as lower back sprain/strain and aggravation to pre-existing arthritis in the knees
• $100,000.00 settlement for a 41-year-old computer systems analyst who was injured while riding his motorcycle due to a negligent driver. Client suffered significant road rash and a hematoma to his leg requiring extensive physical therapy and blood-thinning medications in addition to missing extensive time and wages from his work
• Workplace Intentional Tort Settlement $160,000.00 - Plaintiff claimed the defendant employer required the plaintiff to operate the machine even though it knew the press was being run in a dangerous condition such that the light touch safety devices could not effectively protect him

Educational Background:

• Wittenberg University, B.A., 1996