Successful CasesMr. Shelsby represented a woman and her family in a medical malpractice action in Delaware, where the patient suffered the loss of her kidneys. That patient was evaluated in an emergency room and diagnosed with a kidney stone and infection. The patient was sent home without antibiotics. She returned to the hospital several days later in septic shock. She lost one kidney and significant function of the remaining kidney. The case was resolved by a settlement in excess of $4.0 million dollars. Mr. Leoni represented a family in an action involving a collision with a tractor-trailer, which caused the death of a passenger in an automobile. During the investigation, it was determined there was evidence of illegal drug use by the driver of the tractor-trailer. The deceased had a young wife and child and the case was settled for more than $3 Million dollars. The firm represented a family in a wrongful death action, which involved a patient who was seen in the emergency room with complaints of chest pain. The patient was a mother of three and was employed as a medical practice administrator. She was told that she had an orthopedic problem and was discharged without evaluation of her cardiac function. The patient died as a result of a heart attack thirty-six hours later. The case was settled for over $1.4 million dollars. The firm represented a man who was injured by a co-employee at his work site. The client was working on a diesel engine of a tractor-trailer, with another employee who left to take a break and later returned to work on the vehicle. When the co-worker returned, he attempted to start the engine. At that time, the client was under the vehicle working on the transmission. As a consequence, the transmission turned and the client was struck by the axle, and his arm and shoulder were seriously injured. The insurance carrier offered $20,000. for settlement before trial. Mr. Shelsby tried the case and a jury returned a verdict of $3.2 million dollars. The firm represented a mother and father who lost their 16-year-old son in an automobile accident. Their child was a passenger in a vehicle, which was being operated by another teenager. The driver traveled through a stop sign and collided with a large van. The impact caused significant internal injuries to the passenger. The child survived for several hours, but unfortunately died from his internal injuries. The case was settled for nearly $1 million dollars. The firm has represented many wrongful death, medical malpractice and personal injury claimants, which resulted in judgements or settlements of millions of dollars. Free consultation: If you or a family member has been injured, we invite you to contact our attorneys in Wilmington, Delaware for a free initial consultation. |
