Homeowner, visitor at odds over dog bite provocation – $74,500 Verdict 
By Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Published: May 30, 2011
Tags: Judge W. Allan Sharrett, Personal Injury, Prince George Circuit Court
On Aug. 20, 2008, the plaintiff entered the home of the defendant and was attacked by the defendant’s family dog, a German shepherd/retriever mix. The plaintiff and defendant had known each other for approximately 30 years, were high school classmates and had attended the same church for approximately 15 years. The plaintiff’s son was a [...]
Plaintiff’s obesity complicates settlement of traffic case – $1,500,000 Settlement 
By Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Published: October 18, 2010
Tags: Judge Samuel E. Campbell, Million-Dollar Settlements, Personal Injury, Prince George Circuit Court
This case arose out of a motor vehicle collision that occurred on Temple Avenue in Prince George County on Aug. 3, 2007. The road has four lanes and a grass median. The plaintiff, Teresa McKay, was driving her Nissan Sentra in the left southbound lane when the defendant, who was driving a 15-passenger work van [...]
Seriousness of neck injury from collision disputed – $200,000 Settlement 
By Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Published: December 14, 2009
Tags: Personal Injury, Prince George Circuit Court
The defense admitted liability for a two-vehicle collision that occurred Aug. 10, 2008. The plaintiff, who was 62 at the time of his injury, had a long history of chronic neck and low back pain. Dr. Henceroth was hired by the defense for a record review. Dr. Henceroth felt that the plaintiff had recovered to [...]

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