Case Results
tractor-trailer wreck
Settlement for a young actress seriously injured while riding in a van hit by a tractor-trailer truck in Nashville, Tennessee.
loading dock injury
Settlement for a Wilson County man injured in a loading dock accident at a warehouse in Lebanon due to malfunctioning safety equipment. The client injured his neck, wrist and both shoulders requiring multiple surgeries. The settlement involved multiple liability carriers and health insurance companies.
workers' compensation
Our attorney Jonathan Williams recently collected more than $700,000.00 in negotiated settlements for employees of General Motors in Spring Hill, Tennessee who were injured and subsequently lost their jobs after their initial settlements.
motorcyle accident
Settlement for a Nashville man who severely injured his leg in a motorcycle collision in Nashville. The firm used the testimony of several board certified orthopedic physicians, a vocational expert and an economist to develop the case and prove the damages. Medical illustrations were introduced at depositions showing the severity of the injuries. Settlement included negotiations three insurance companies including the Defendant’s as well as the injured man’s underinsured motorist insurance policy.
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Settlement for a Nashville man who severely injured his leg in a motorcycle collision in Nashville. The firm used the testimony of several board certified orthopedic physicians, a vocational expert and an economist to develop the case and prove the damages. Medical illustrations were introduced at depositions showing the severity of the injuries. Settlement included negotiations three insurance companies including the Defendant’s as well as the injured man’s underinsured motorist insurance policy. In addition, the law office of Larry R. Williams, PLLC successfully negotiated with the client’s healthcare insurance to reduce its right to recovery thereby increasing the amount the client received.
motorcyle accident
Settlement for three people injured in a motorcycle wreck in Nashville at the intersection of McGavock Pike and Harding Place. The Governmental Tort Liability Act (GTLA) lawsuit was filed against the Metropolitan Nashville Government for allowing trees to cover the stop sign which resulted in a dangerous condition that caused the collisions. The firm hired an expert arborist who gave opinions regarding the length of time the trees and brush had covered the sign. Jonathan Williams convinced one medical bill lien holder...
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Settlement for three people injured in a motorcycle wreck in Nashville at the intersection of McGavock Pike and Harding Place. The Governmental Tort Liability Act (GTLA) lawsuit was filed against the Metropolitan Nashville Government for allowing trees to cover the stop sign which resulted in a dangerous condition that caused the collisions. The firm hired an expert arborist who gave opinions regarding the length of time the trees and brush had covered the sign. Jonathan Williams convinced one medical bill lien holder to release their entire lien and dramatically reduced the remaining medical bill liens which substantially increased the clients’ net recovery. The settlement also included payment of costs incurred during litigation. Davidson County Circuit Court; Case Numbers 13C5239 and 13C5240.
workers' compensation
Settlement for a Nashville plumber who fell from a ladder sustaining a brain injury, shoulder injury, back injury and hearing loss. The employer disputed the amount of disability but settled the case after a few depositions of client's treating physicians. Larry Williams and Jonathan Williams hired an independent doctor to diagnose the back injuries and hired a financial firm to invest part of the settlement so that it pays money to the employee the rest of his working life.
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$463,000.00 settlement for a Nashville plumber who fell from a ladder sustaining a brain injury, shoulder injury, back injury and hearing loss. The employer disputed the amount of disability but settled the case after a few depositions of client’s treating physicians. Larry Williams and Jonathan Williams hired an independent doctor to diagnose the back injuries and hired a financial firm to invest part of the settlement so that it pays money to the employee the rest of his working life. The employer agreed to pay all medical bills, both past and future.
workers' compensation/permanent total disability
Settlement for a Murfreesboro man who injured his head and arm at Federal Express. The combination of two settlements resulted in an award and settlement of permanent total disability benefits that will pay the injured every week until he reaches retirement age. The settlement included lifetime medical care. Rutherford County Circuit Court; Case Number 64599.
tractor-trailer wreck
Settlement for a Nashville man injured when he was rear ended by a tractor-trailer truck on Interstate 65 North of Nashville. The settlement was received shortly after the filing of the Complaint and included the payment of all medical bills acquired as a result of the collision.
workers' compensation/back work injury
$297,813.67 judgment for a worker with a pre-existing back injury who fell at work causing additional injuries to his lower back that required surgery at L4-5 and L5-S1. As a result of these conditions, the injured worker lost his job. The work comp insurance company refused to pay the worker a fair amount so injury lawyer Jonathan Williams tried the case in Nashville over two days. The firm hired a vocational expert to testify about the impact of the injuries on the worker’s ability to get and keep a job.
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Judgment for a worker with a pre-existing back injury who fell at work causing additional injuries to his lower back that required surgery at L4-5 and L5-S1. As a result of these conditions, the injured worker lost his job. The work comp insurance company refused to pay the worker a fair amount so injury lawyer Jonathan Williams tried the case in Nashville over two days. The firm hired a vocational expert to testify about the impact of the injuries on the worker’s ability to get and keep a job. The trial court accepted this expert’s opinion over those of the defense’s expert and awarded the Plaintiff 90% permanent disability. The case is Davidson County Circuit Court Case No. 11C431. The case settled after trial in lieu of appeal for a slightly lower amount. Our Nashville business attorney Wayne Crim then helped the injured man start a new Tennessee company so that he could be his own boss and provide for his family. This representation included forming a Tennessee LLC, obtaining the required business license and setting up the necessary insurance for the company.
workers' compensation
Settlement for a dairy worker who alleged that her years of work at a dairy plant caused her arthritis in both knees to worsen leading to left and right total knee replacements. The case was denied at all times, until the day of settlement, by the insurance carrier. The firm obtained the testimony of the client’s surgeon to support her claim, hired an independent medical expert to support that testimony and hired a vocation expert to explain how the injuries affected the availability of jobs in the local economy.
car accident
Settlement for a Nashville man who was injured as a passenger in a one vehicle accident on Interstate 24 in Nashville. The case settled before a lawsuit was filed. Jonathan Williams collected every dollar of insurance limits available for the client and then negotiated the health insurance lien saving the client tens of thousands of dollars in his settlement.
car accident
Settlement on behalf of an injured woman who was rear-ended at an intersection in Cool Springs. The Defendant maintained that this was a “low speed” accident and that the collision did not cause any of her injuries. The law office of Larry R. Williams, PLLC arranged the testimony of three board certified orthopedic surgeons who treated the injured woman.
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Settlement on behalf of an injured woman who was rear-ended at an intersection in Cool Springs. The Defendant maintained that this was a “low speed” accident and that the collision did not cause any of her injuries. The law office of Larry R. Williams, PLLC arranged the testimony of three board certified orthopedic surgeons who treated the injured woman. The firm also worked with an accident re-constructionist to determine the speed of the accident and a medical illustrator to portray the woman’s injuries in a way the jury could understand and see using her x-rays and MRIs.
car accident
Settlement for a Columbia, Tennessee woman rear-ended at a stop sign on Concord Road in Brentwood. The client injured her neck requiring surgery. The case settled at mediation without a trial. Williamson County Circuit Court; Case No. 2014-302.
car accident
Settlement for a Nashville woman rear-ended on West End Avenue and suffered head and neck injuries. The case settled at mediation after a lawsuit was filed and the settlement consisted of combined payments from the liability carrier and uninsured motorist policy. Jonathan Williams also assisted the client in negotiating the medical bill subrogation lien which helped maximize the client’s recovery. Davidson County Circuit Court; Case Number 12C3954.
car accident
Settlement for a Clarksville woman who was struck in an intersection in Montgomery County. The firm was able to reach a quick settlement so the client could join her fiancé in Germany where had been deployed by the Army shortly after the collision. The firm was able to obtain photographs and inspect the vehicle saving critical evidence just days before the insurance company destroyed the car.
workers' compensation/back injury
Settlement for a Bridgestone worker who injured his back while working at the plant in McMinnville. Warren County General Sessions Court; Case Number 12545.
premises liability
Judgment in the Circuit Court of Davidson County, Tennessee for a woman severely injured after she tripped over an uneven concrete sidewalk as she left a Nashville night club. The Plaintiff sued the defendant night club and its owners for failing to maintain its premises in a reasonably safe condition, for failing to remove a dangerous condition that the defendant knew or reasonably should have known about, and for violating Metro-Nashville building codes concerning sidewalk safety.
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Judgment in the Circuit Court of Davidson County, Tennessee for a woman severely injured after she tripped over an uneven concrete sidewalk as she left a Nashville night club. The Plaintiff sued the defendant night club and its owners for failing to maintain its premises in a reasonably safe condition, for failing to remove a dangerous condition that the defendant knew or reasonably should have known about, and for violating Metro-Nashville building codes concerning sidewalk safety. The plaintiff’s proof at trial included video-taped testimony from her treating physician and an evaluating physician as well as in court testimony from a professor of civil engineering at Vanderbilt University. After a two day trial, the Jury found the defendant to be 70% at fault and awarded judgment for the injured plaintiff.
workers' compensation
Settlement for a Nashville woman who sustained herniated discs in her neck as a result of a work injury.
workers' compensation
Jury verdict following a workers’ compensation trial in Putnam County for a pharmacy technician who injured her neck while moving boxes. The firm secured the testimony of the treating neurosurgeon and an independent doctor who examined the client. The firm also hired a vocational expert to testify live at trial about the jobs in the community available to the client after her injuries.
workers' compensation
Settlement in a workers’ compensation claim for a muffler manufacturer who injured his neck. All aspects of the claim were denied by the insurance company until the day of settlement. The settlement includes lifetime medical care related to the neck injury for free and the payment of certain litigation expenses.
motorcycle accident
Settlement for a Nashville man injured on a Harley Davidson motorcycle when a vehicle pulled out of a driveway in front of his path.
car accident
Settlement for a woman who injured her head, neck and shoulder in a Nashville car wreck. This settlement included negotiations with two insurance companies to obtain the negligent driver’s policy limits and the client’s Tennessee underinsured motorist policy limits. In addition to negotiating the maximum settlement, Tennessee personal injury attorney Jonathan Williams negotiated a reduction in the medical bill lien with the health insurance provider saving the client thousands of dollars that she got to keep.
car accident
A Shelbyville woman was struck head-on in a car accident by an impaired driver who ran a red light. The client suffered a punctured lung, injured knee and severe bruising. The settlement involved three different car insurance companies and complex offset issues. Jonathan Williams also assisted the client in reducing the medical bill subrogation lien and resolving a hospital lien.
workers' compensation
Settlement for Middle Tennessee warehouse worker injured while lifting a large desk. The settlement included the payment of all medical bills and lifetime medical care for his injury. The case was settled at a Benefit Review Conference provided by Tennessee Department of Labor without the filing of a lawsuit.
car accident
Settlement for a man rear ended on Interstate 65 in Nashville. Settlement included negotiations with the Defendant’s insurance carrier as well as the injured man’s underinsured motorist insurance policy. In addition, the law office of Larry R. Williams, PLLC successfully negotiated with the client’s healthcare insurance to reduce its right to recovery thereby increasing the amount the client received.
workers' compensation
Settlement for nurse at a local hospital who injured her back at work. The settlement included the payment temporary wages while the employee was out of work due to her injury, payment of all medical bills, reimbursement for travel to her doctor visits and lifetime medical care for her injury.
workers' compensation
$74,875 judgment in a workers' compensation case filed against the Saturn Corporation in Spring Hill, Tennessee. The Saturn employee, who had returned to work after her injury thereby “capping” her case, alleged that she suffered a ruptured disc in her neck as a result of raising heavy SUV hoods at work. The employer denied the compensability of the injury, denied all benefits and only offered the employee a $5,000 settlement prior to trial.
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Judgment in a worker’s compensation case filed against the Saturn Corporation in Spring Hill, Tennessee. The Saturn employee, who had returned to work after her injury thereby “capping” her case, alleged that she suffered a ruptured disc in her neck as a result of raising heavy SUV hoods at work. The employer denied the compensability of the injury, denied all benefits and only offered the employee a $5,000 settlement prior to trial. After a one day trial, the trial judge found in the employee’s favor and awarded her the judgment in addition to lifetime medical treatment for her neck injury.
construction site accident
After settling a workers’ compensation claim for a shoulder injury in the amount $70,000.00 without litigation, the firm filed suit against another contractor who caused the client’s injury at a construction site. The firm alleged that employees from a drywall contractor tipped over their cart causing the drywall to strike the client, a master electrician, and his ladder forcing him to fall from the ceiling.
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After settling a workers’ compensation claim for a shoulder injury in the amount $70,000.00 without litigation, the firm filed suit against another contractor who caused the client’s injury at a construction site. The firm alleged that employees from a drywall contractor tipped over their cart causing the drywall to strike the client, a master electrician, and his ladder forcing him to fall from the ceiling. The case settled for $175,000.00 at mediation after an extensive investigation, court hearings and depositions of the witnesses and the client’s surgeon. Jonathan Williams then negotiated the lien his client owed the workers’ compensation insurance carrier increasing the client’s net settlement by tens of thousands.
workers' compensation
Trial verdict for an assembly worker who suffered hearing loss in both ears as a result of years of exposure to loud noises at work. The employer denied the employee's claim. After a one day trial, the judge ordered the maximum award of 100% disability benefits and ordered the employer to provide lifetime medical care and treatment for the injury. The employer has appealed the decision to the Tennessee Supreme Court Special Workers' Compensation Panel.
personal injury
Jonathan Williams secured a confidential settlement for a Nashville man who was injured as a result of a porch collapsing causing him to fall and be trapped suffering broken bones.
car accident/wrongful death
Confidential settlement obtained on behalf of the family of an eighteen year old boy and seriously injured young girl involved in a motor vehicle accident. The clients alleged that the tragedy could have been avoided if the State of Tennessee had installed a guardrail at the accident site and that the State maintained a dangerous condition on a state maintained road by not having a guardrail. Settlement was obtained shortly before trial.
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Confidential settlement obtained on behalf of the family of an eighteen year old boy and seriously injured young girl involved in a motor vehicle accident. The clients alleged that the tragedy could have been avoided if the State of Tennessee had installed a guardrail at the accident site and that the State maintained a dangerous condition on a state maintained road by not having a guardrail. Settlement was obtained shortly before trial. The law office of Larry R. Williams, PLLC obtained experts in the area of road construction and safety, an economist and the injured girl’s orthopedic surgeon.
car accident
Confidential settlement for a 16 year old girl severely injured when the vehicle in which she was a passenger left the road and flipped on its side. The Firm secured medical treatment and physical therapy with a successful TennCare appeal and negotiated a settlement with the defendant driver. The Firm also sought the assistance of financial experts to help invest the settlement funds in such a way as to pay for college and provide immediate and future income to the young woman.
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Confidential settlement for a 16 year old girl severely injured when the vehicle in which she was a passenger left the road and flipped on its side. The Firm secured medical treatment and physical therapy with a successful TennCare appeal and negotiated a settlement with the defendant driver. The Firm also sought the assistance of financial experts to help invest the settlement funds in such a way as to pay for college and provide immediate and future income to the young woman. The Firm is now pursuing a claim on behalf of the family against the State of Tennessee for the failure to install a guardrail at the accident site.
products liability/wrongful death
Confidential settlement for the minor child of a Middle Tennessee State University student killed in a single vehicle roll-over accident on Interstate 24 near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Law Office of Larry R. Williams, PLLC represented the family of the young woman and her daughter in a lawsuit against the vehicle's manufacturer and the manufacturer of the tires, claiming the products were defective and unreasonably dangerous, and a service center that serviced the victims SUV shortly before the accident.
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Confidential settlement for the minor child of a Middle Tennessee State University student killed in a single vehicle roll-over accident on Interstate 24 near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Law Office of Larry R. Williams, PLLC represented the family of the young woman and her daughter in a lawsuit against the vehicle’s manufacturer and the manufacturer of the tires, claiming the products were defective and unreasonably dangerous, and a service center that serviced the victims SUV shortly before the accident for its negligence and failure to warn the young lady about the defects of her vehicle and tires. The firm also set up a guardianship for the minor child and administered the victims estate.
workers' compensation
Jonathan Williams represented a General Motors employee at the trial of his workers' compensation claim and obtained a favorable verdict. Following the trial, General Motors hired a doctor who testified that medical care prescribed in the future treatment of the employee was not necessary. The firm filed a motion with the Court and the Judge ordered GM to pay for treatment. GM appealed.
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Jonathan Williams represented a General Motors employee at the trial of his workers’ compensation claim and obtained a favorable verdict. Following the trial, General Motors hired a doctor who testified that medical care prescribed in the future treatment of the employee was not necessary. The firm filed a motion with the Court and the Judge ordered GM to pay for treatment. GM appealed. The Tennessee Supreme Court Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel affirmed the trial court and ordered General Motors to pay for the treatment.
business litigation
Judgment plus attorney fees in Federal Court on behalf of a middle Tennessee business that brought suit against Williamson County, Tennessee for various Constitutional violations that affected their business.
Larry R. Williams, P.C. represented a Tennessee limited liability company as the seller of 14 acres of commercial real estate in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm’s representation included preparation of contracts and closing documents.
The Firm represented a Tennessee corporation selling a 4 million dollar subsidiary Florida corporation to a Michigan corporation. The Firm’s representation included the negotiation of key aspects of the sale and the drafting of closing contracts, notes and documents.