An exceptional record of results for clients

This partial list of verdicts and settlements illustrates the kind of results we achieve for our clients. Whether  personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, nursing home negligence, or social security related, Trantolo & Trantolo works tirelessly to ensure that every wronged party receives the compensation they deserve for their injuries and losses. While we cannot guarantee a specific result your case, we can promise that we will fight on your behalf as if you were member of our own family. Each one of these cases below was resolved on its own merit.

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Settlements and Verdicts

About the Settlements/Verdicts: Unless otherwise noted, each case was argued on liability and/or damages, the issues involved were complex legal and factual issues, the opposing parties were represented by counsel, and Trantolo & Trantolo was successful in collecting the amounts stated. Cases cover 2001-2011.

$9,200,000 — Medical Malpractice — Settlement during trial, after extensive discovery and litigation. Client developed cerebral palsy as a result of medical negligence which caused a lack of oxygen to the brain. (2009)

$7,900,000 — Automobile Accident — Settlement after one week of trial. Client suffered permanent, severe brain damage when his vehicle was broadsided by a police car in pursuit of another vehicle. (2007)

 $5,000,000  —    Medical Malpractice  —   Settlement. Child suffered severe injury at birth, due to medical error, resulting in permanent damage. (2011)

$3,250,000 — Medical Malpractice — Settlement prior to trial. Client’s husband’s death was caused by a misdiagnosis made by an emergency room doctor. This doctor failed to follow proper standards of care. (2010)

$2,500,000 — Medical Malpractice — Settlement. Plaintiff died as a result of an experimental procedure to remove gallstones. (2004)

$1,700,000 — Motorcycle Accident — Settlement.  Client was a passenger on a motorcycle and suffered serious injuries when the defendant’s car turned left in front of motorcycle. Plaintiff’s husband, the driver of motorcycle, was killed. (2011)

$1,550,000 — Automobile Accident — Settlement. Client was a passenger in a motor vehicle involved in a car crash. Client suffered numerous serious injuries, including
traumatic brain injury. (2010)

$1,500,000 — Motor Vehicle Accident — Settlement. Client was a passenger in vehicle driven by an intoxicated driver. Client suffered multiple injuries, including traumatic brain injury, when this car was involved in a one-vehicle accident. (2010)

$1,500,000 — Medical Malpractice — Settlement.  The estate of the client, who was a child, brought suit against a metal health facility. Improper restraint methods were used during a “time out,” resulting in the child’s death.  (2001)

$1,480,000 — Medical Malpractice — Verdict.  Client died as a result of being improperly restrained while in a hospital. (2006)

$1,380,000 — Automobile Accident — Settlement. Client suffered severe injuries, including brain damage, when her car was broadsided by a police cruiser. (2006)

$1,250,000 — Medical Malpractice — Settlement prior to trial. Client became ill during her second pregnancy. Standard of care was not followed at hospital and client died two days after giving birth. (2007)

$1,200,000 — Medical Malpractice — Settlement prior to trial.  Client died as a result of an allergic reaction to a prescribed medicine. (2009)

$1,000,000 — Medical Malpractice — Settlement. Client was infant born with Herb’s Palsy as a result of negligence by medical staff. (2007)

$950,000 — Motor Vehicle Accident — Settlement. Client was standing by her vehicle on side of roadway. When she was seriously injured by an out-of-control automobile. (2005)

$925,000 — Medical Malpractice — Settlement. Proper standard of care was not provided to an infant admitted to the hospital with high fever and other symptoms. This resulted in the child’s death. (2007)

$834,000 — Motor Vehicle Accident — Settlement. Client’s vehicle was struck head-on by truck travelling too fast for conditions, causing severe concussion and serious injuries to neck, back and legs. (2002)

$825,000 — Motor Vehicle Accident — Settlement. Client was operating large dump truck at construction site. A large boulder was dropped into the truck bed, causing serious injury when his head struck roof of cab. (2003)

$775,000 — Product Liability — Settlement. Clients were having a new propane tank installed into their residence. During this installation the tank exploded, causing serious injuries to our clients and loss of property. (2012)

$750,000 — Medical Malpractice — Settlement. Client went to primary care physician complaining of fever and dizziness. The physician failed to make proper initial diagnosis, and the patient died. (2005)

 $700,000  —  Wrongful Death — Client died as a result of inadequate safety instructions and proper implementation of safety provisions at job site.(2011)

$675,000 — Fall Down — Settlement following Mediation. Client was struck by ladder as he walked near a retail establishment. The subsequent fall resulted in a severe skull
fracture and numerous neurological deficits. (2010)

$550,000 — Motorcycle Accident — Settlement. Client was driving his motorcycle when an oncoming vehicle made left turn in front of him. This collision caused client to have severe traumatic injuries, resulting in his death. (2012)

$545,000 — Motor Vehicle Accident — Settlement. Client was rear ended by a drunk driver and sustained serious injuries the lumbar spine area. (2006)

$530,000 — Motorcycle Accident — Settlement. Client was driving a motorcycle. Defendant drove his car into path of motorcycle. Client died as a result of injuries sustained in this collision. (2005)

$515,000 — Motorcycle Accident — Settlement. Client was driving a motorcycle. Defendant made left turn in from of client, who sustained serious injuries requiring many surgeries. (2005)

$470,000 — Automobile Accident — Settlement. Defendant made left turn in front of our client’s vehicle, resulting in collision. Our client suffered numerous injuries, including ones to his ankle, knee and lumbar spine. Client unable to work at former position due to injuries. (2013)

$470,000 — Motor Vehicle Accident — Verdict. Client a passenger in a motor vehicle accident, which resulted in injuries to her neck, back and wrist. These injuries ended the possibility of a promising career as a professional horseback rider. (2012)

$315,000 — Motorcycle Accident — Settlement. Client was driving a motorcycle. Defendant tried to make left turn in front of him, causing collision. This resulted in serious injury and surgeries for broken arm and leg. (2008)

$300,000 — Motorcycle Accident — Settlement. Client was driving a motorcycle. A truck attempted to make left turn in front of client’s vehicle, causing collision. Client suffered serious injuries, including the eventual loss of a leg. (2006)

$297,959 — Motor Vehicle Accident — Settlement. Client’s car was struck head on by a vehicle attempting to turn left. Client suffered a cervical spine fracture, which required surgery, as well as numerous injuries to his shoulder, hand and wrist. (2006)

$290,000 — Dog Bite — Settlement. Client was riding her horse. A pit bull attacked, and our client was thrown from horse. This caused significant injury to client, resulting in surgeries, scarring and ongoing pain. (2012)

$289,258 — Motorcycle Accident — Settlement. Client was driving a motorcycle, which was stuck by a left turning vehicle. Client suffered several injuries, including a hip fracture, requiring surgery, and damage to his shoulder and back. (2008)

$270,000 — Motorcycle Accident — Settlement. Client was driving a motorcycle when struck by a left turning car. Client was thrown from motorcycle and sustained serious injuries, including a broken tibia. (2008)

$250,000 — Motorcycle Accident — Settled by Binding Arbitration. Client driving motorcycle was struck by left turning vehicle, suffering serious injuries, including partial amputation of foot. (2009)

$250,000 — Motorcycle Accident — Settlement. Client was operating a motorcycle when struck by a car attempting to make left turn in front of her. Client suffered serious injuries including concussion, fractures, scarring, and eventually required surgery. (2008)

$220,000 — Motorcycle Accident — Settlement. Client was driving a motorcycle when another vehicle attempted to turn left in front of him, causing collision. Client suffered numerous serious injuries, including fractures which required surgery. (2009)

$175,000 — Dog Bite — Settlement. Client was standing in front of his home when he was bitten by a pit bull. His injuries resulted in several surgeries, physical therapy, and the eventual amputation of a finger. (2012)