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These are real results we won for our clients
David Ledyard established his own firm in November 2016, and since that time our attorneys have recovered more than $20 million for clients who have been harmed or injured.
$5,000,000
Verdict
A student broke his leg while unsupervised at school. School failed to call 911 and, as a result, the student almost bled to death internally and required multiple surgeries. The student was confined to his living room for 9 months. The school made an initial offer of $5,000. A lawsuit was filed and the case went to trial with a verdict in favor of our clients.
$3,065,000
Verdict
Dangerous housing conditions caused by the landlord which led to an injury, even after the landlord had been made aware of the issues. The landlord lied about remediation, forcing our client to move back in with his parents for 10 months while he recovered. The initial offer was $5,000. A lawsuit was filed and the offer was raised to $10,000 during the trial. The lawsuit went to a verdict, finding for our client.
$1,188,752
Verdict
A serious motorcycle accident in which our client suffered injuries to both of his legs. The injuries required multiple surgeries and led to permanent mobility issues and extensive scaring. The insurance company initially blamed our client for the accident and offered $0.
$1,000,000
Verdict
An autistic student was sexually assaulted in her elementary school bathroom by a gang of other students. The school had been warned before the incident but failed to protect our client. The school made an initial offer of $75,000 to settle. A lawsuit was filed and a verdict was returned for our client.
$1,000,000
Verdict
Client was injured, with injuries to his leg, hip, and internal organs. Employer initially refused any liability and made a $0 offer pre-suit. A lawsuit was filed and a verdict returned for our client.
$950,000
Settlement
Hip injury caused by a motor vehicle collision. The insurance company did not admit their driver was at fault for the collision and therefore offered no money to compensate our client for his injuries. A lawsuit was filed and the case was settled two weeks before the scheduled trial.
$625,000
Settlement
A worker was injured when a forklift was improperly pulled away from a loading dock, resulting in a permanent back injury. The initial pre-suit offer was $0. A lawsuit was filed and settlement reached pre-trial.
$500,000
Settlement
Our client, a truck driver, was sleeping in his cab at a rest stop when another truck backed into his cab, causing severe neck and back injuries. The pre-suit offer was $20,000.
$400,000
Settlement
Medical malpractice and nursing home neglect case involving improper standards of care that led to serious and preventable injuries, including bed sores. The pre-suit offer was $0.
$300,000
Settlement
A pedestrian was crossing an intersection when she was struck by a crossover SUV, causing a knee injury and severe PTSD. The at-fault driver’s insurance company initially denied liability and offered $0 pre-suit. A lawsuit was filed and was eventually settled for the policy limits.
$300,000
Settlement
Ankle injury caused by a fall on ice. The insurance company denied fault and therefore offered no money to compensate our client for her injuries. We then filed a lawsuit, and the case was settled a few weeks before the scheduled trial.
$300,000
Settlement
Client was a passenger in a car struck by another car, injuring her shoulder. The at-fault driver’s insurance company initially denied liability and offered $0 pre-suit. A lawsuit was filed and the case was eventually settled for the policy limits after discovery.
$300,000
Settlement
Client was working at a house doing tree work when he fell off a ladder, suffering arm, leg, back, and internal injuries. The offer pre-suit was $0. A lawsuit was filed and the case was settled pre-trial for policy limits.
$300,000
Settlement
Client was shopping at a store when a sign fell and struck her in the head causing a head injury. The retailer initially denied both the injury and any liability. A lawsuit was filed and the case settled after extensive discovery.
$250,000
Settlement
Client was playing in a classroom when he was accused of not following directions. As a result, he was strapped into a chair against his will. Parents hired a lawyer who stopped working on their case. Client then hired Ledyard Law who settled the case after a lawsuit was filed.
$223,000
Verdict
Shoulder injury caused by a bus accident. The bus company denied their driver was at fault for the accident before we filed a lawsuit, during litigation, and at trial. Initially, no offer was made to compensate our client for her injuries. Eventually, a $5,000.00 offer was made before trial. Our client rejected the offer, and we took the case to trial. A jury found in our client’s favor.
$200,000
Settlement
Client was staying at a hotel when she slipped and fell on water in the bathroom, injuring her neck and back. Case was resolved pre-suit.
$200,000
Settlement
Burn injury. The insurance company denied its client was at fault during the entire litigation. The case settled a month before trial.
$192,000
Verdict
Knee injury caused by a motor vehicle collision. The insurance company offered $900.00 before a lawsuit was filed to compensate our client for his injuries. A $2,500.00 offer was made two days before trial. The offer was increased to $35,000.00 one day before trial. Our client rejected the offer, and a jury found in his favor.
$185,000
Settlement
Our client fell over an improperly maintained sidewalk resulting in injuries to her teeth, knee, and brain. The municipality initially denied any fault and offered $0. A lawsuit was filed and the case resolved after extensive discovery.
$165,000
Settlement
Client injured his ankle and elbow while playing in a basketball game. The insurance company denied fault and offered $0 pre-suit. A lawsuit was filed and the case resolved after extensive discovery.
$150,000
Settlement
Back injury caused by a motor vehicle collision. The insurance company denied their driver was at fault and therefore offered no money to compensate our client for her injuries. The insurance company denied fault until a month before the scheduled trial and offered a settlement at that time.
$150,000
Settlement
Client received a bed sore in a nursing home that lasted 4 weeks. $0 pre-suit offer. Case resolved after lawsuit filed.
$140,000
Settlement
Client injured foot when sidewalk curb collapsed due to negligent maintenance. Liability denied and $0.00 pre-suit offer. After extensive discovery, case resolved.
$130,000
Verdict
Back injury caused by a motor vehicle collision. The government denied responsibility for our client’s injuries prior to filing suit, during litigation, and throughout the trial. No money was offered to compensate our client for his injuries. After our client won at trial, we defended his jury verdict on post-trial motions and appeal.
$90,000
Settlement
Back injury caused by a motor vehicle collision. The insurance company denied their driver was at fault before a lawsuit was filed, but offered our client $10,000.00 to compensate her for her injuries. Our client rejected the offer, we filed suit, and we litigated the case. Settlement was reached two months before the scheduled trial.
$90,000
Settlement
Knee injury cause by a motorcycle accident. The government and another driver’s insurance company did not admit responsibility for the collision and therefore offered no money to compensate our client for his injuries. We filed suit. The case settled two weeks before the scheduled trial.
$80,000
Settlement
Shoulder injury caused by a motor vehicle collision. The government denied fault and therefore offered no money to compensate our client for his injuries. We filed suit and litigated the case. The case settled shortly before a pre-trial conference.
$75,000
Settlement
Ankle injury caused by a slip and fall at an entertainment venue. The insurance company denied responsibility for our client’s injuries and therefore offered him no compensation for his injuries. The case settled five weeks before the scheduled trial.
$75,000
Settlement
Back injury to a pedestrian struck by a work vehicle. The insurance company denied fault, but offered $10,000.00 to compensate our client for her injuries. The insurance company disputed fault throughout litigation and refused to accept responsibility for our client’s injuries. After we filed a lawsuit, the case settled four weeks before the scheduled trial.
$60,000
Settlement
Head injury caused by a motor vehicle collision. The insurance company did not admit fault or offer any money to compensate our client for her injuries. After a lawsuit was filed, fault was finally admitted. The case eventually settled three weeks before the scheduled trial.
$50,000
Settlement
Ankle injury caused by a slip and fall on ice. The government denied responsibility for our client’s injuries and therefore offered her no compensation for her injuries. Although the government contested responsibility throughout the litigation, the case settled three months before the scheduled trial.
$41,500
Settlement
Finger injury caused by a motor vehicle collision. After two years, our client was finally offered $15,000.00 to settle her case with her prior attorneys. She came to our firm believing that the insurance company did not understand the seriousness of her injuries. We filed a lawsuit and settled her case before trial.
Disclaimer
Our past results are meant only to provide information to the public about the experience of our firm’s lawyers. They are not a guarantee that the same or similar results can be obtained in every matter undertaken by our lawyers. Legal outcomes can depend on a variety of factors — including the specific factual and legal circumstances of each case and unexpected developments beyond the control of any client or lawyer.