Prior Cases
Client vs Zurich Insurance
$745,000 Settlement
Calvert County
Client was seriously injured when his auto was stuck head-on, by the Zürich insured, who crossed the double yellow line.
Client was flown from the scene to shock trauma, and admitted. Client had two subsequent accident related hospitalizations.
Client had active medical treatment of six months and made an excellent recovery.
Client had a $203,445 medical lien, which Ted LeBlanc negotiated down to $120,000; realizing an additional $83,445 in recovery to his client. Case was settled for $745,000.
Louis Russell vs. Elizabeth Edwards (Nationwide Insurance)
$395,000 Settlement after suit
St. Mary's County Circuit Court
Client was seriously injured when his auto was struck by the operator of a Nationwide insured automobile; who turned left immediately in front of client.
Client had a shattered, comminuted right ankle fracture. Client had $14,171.04 in medical bills and no documentable lost wages.
The first offer from Nationwide Insurance was $150,000. Suit was filed and litigated in St. Mary's County Circuit Court. At 7 PM, the evening before a three day trial was to begin, Nationwide agreed to pay $395,000 to settle the case.
Client vs. Erie Insurance
$165,000 Settlement after suit
Calvert County
Client was the operator of a motorcycle. He was seriously injured, when the driver of the Erie automobile turned left in front of client. Client was flown from the scene and to shock trauma.
Client had $32,100 in medical specials. Client had retired from his career job prior to the motorcycle accident, but Ted LeBlanc was able to make a past lost wage claim of $16,264.
First offer was $72,000. Suit was filed and litigated in Calvert County Circuit Court. Case settled for $165,000.
Client vs. GEICO Insurance
$319,000 Settlement after suit
Calvert County Circuit Court
Client was operating her auto when her car was struck in the rear by the operator of an automobile, which was insured by GEICO Insurance.
Client refused an ambulance at the scene, and was transported by a family member to a local hospital, where she was treated and released the same day. She was initially diagnosed with soft tissue injuries.
Client's condition did not improve and ultimately she required back surgery. Client had a $72,758 medical lien, which Ted LeBlanc negotiated down to $50,930; realizing an additional recovery to his client of 21,827.
First offer was $120,000. Suit was filed and litigated in Calvert County Circuit Court. Case was settled for $319,000.
Client vs. ERIE Insurance
$11,837 Verdict for Client
District Court for Calvert County
Client was operating her motor vehicle; when the driver of the Erie insured motor vehicle allegedly ran a red light, striking client's vehicle.
Police arrived at the scene, and detected an odor of alcoholic beverage on client's breath. Client had 2 glasses of wine earlier that evening. Client was subsequently arrested, blew a .09 BAL and charged with DUI.
Erie insurance denied the claim, alleging that client was at fault for drinking alcohol and that their insured claimed client ran the red light. Ted LeBlanc investigated the matter, located a witness who confirmed that the Erie insured ran a red light, and filed suit.
After a contested trial, the Judge agreed that client's consumption of alcohol had nothing to do with accident, that the proximate cause of the accident was the ERIE insured running the red light and a verdict for client of $11,837 was awarded.
Client vs. Allstate Insurance
$6,471.91 Verdict for Client
District Court for Calvert County
Client was operating his motor vehicle, and traveling through an intersection, when he was struck by a vehicle operated by an Allstate insured. Client claimed he had a green light. Allstate insured said she had a green light. Allstate took their insured's version and denied client's claim.
Client came to see Ted LeBlanc after the denial. He investigated the accident scene, obtain photographs, discussed the matter with first responders, and filed suit.
After a contested trial, the Judge found for client and awarded $6,471.
All cases are unique. Past results do not guarantee what will occur in your case. Please talk to Ted LeBlanc before you hire any lawyer to handle your auto accident case. Ted LeBlanc knows auto claims.