Mr. Jason Garrett Epstein, Attorney

John Doe v. Drunk Driver Practice Area: Car Accidents Outcome:1.06 Million Dollar settlement reached Description: John Doe was performing his job as a surveyor. He was unloading equipment from his work truck when a drunk driver fell asleep and the wheel and veered off the road striking John Doe and his truck. Mr. Doe was dragged under the truck that struck him for several hundred feet. Mr. Doe sustained burst fractures to three vertabrae in his lower back. Immediate surgery was required. Mr. Doe had a long and painful recovery, but ultimately regained most of his function. Unfortunately, he was no longer able to perform the physical requirements of his old job and had to be retrained. Claims were made against the at fault driver as well as Mr. Doe's personal under insured motorist policy and Mr. Doe's employers under insured motorist policy. The total settlement with all parties was $1,060,000.00. Additionally, a substantial reduction in the 'offset' was obtained by negotiating with Labor and Industries. Jane Doe v. Area Church Practice Area: Car accident Date: May 05, 2008 Outcome: $295,000 Mediated Settlement Description: Jane Doe was injured when a church camp van was struck by a negligent driver. Jane Doe suffered soft tissue neck and back pain which ultimately became chronic in nature. Jane Doe v. UIM Insurer Practice Area: Car accident Date: Jan 01, 2008 Outcome: 1.025 million dollar settlement Description: A woman in her mid 40s suffered a ruptured bladder and vaginal prolapse as a result of a seatbelt injury from a rear-end auto accident. Case was settled for all available policy limits of 1.025 million.