Our firm has secured significant verdicts and settlements in serious personal injury cases throughout Michigan and in courts across the country. These results include wrongful death claims, truck and motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice cases, and complex product liability matters. Many of the cases listed below involved disputed liability, minimal or zero pre-suit offers, and defendants who initially denied responsibility. Several were resolved only after extensive litigation or trial.
These results reflect the work of the attorneys who lead The Clark Law Office, including founding attorney David M. Clark and senior counsel Matthew R. Clark. The results shown here are representative examples of outcomes achieved through careful case selection, thorough investigation, and trial readiness. More detailed breakdowns explaining how specific outcomes were achieved are available in our case studies for select matters.
Featured High-Value Verdicts and Settlements
$4,750,000 Fatal Truck Accident Settlement Against Delivery Company
Case Type: Wrongful Death, Truck Accident
Key Issues: Seatbelt defense, no wage loss, disputed damages
This wrongful death case arose when a national delivery service vehicle pulled out in front of a passenger vehicle, causing a fatal collision. The defendant argued the decedent was not wearing a seatbelt, suffered no conscious pain and suffering, and had no economic loss due to retirement and grown children.
After developing the full scope of the loss to the decedent’s family and overcoming efforts to minimize damages, the case resolved for $4.75 million.
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$2,300,000 Rear-End Car Accident Settlement Against Distracted Driver
Case Type: Motor Vehicle Accident
Injuries: Multiple fractures, surgeries, severe nerve damage
Key Issues: Insurer refusal to negotiate prior to litigation
The client was a passenger in a vehicle stopped to make a left turn when it was rear-ended and pushed into oncoming traffic, resulting in a second collision with a pickup truck. The at-fault driver was distracted and failed to stop.
The insurance company refused to meaningfully negotiate before litigation. After filing suit for pain and suffering and Michigan No-Fault benefits, and fully developing the extent of the client’s injuries and long-term limitations, the case resolved for $2.3 million.
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$2,750,000 Motorcycle Accident Verdict Against The U.S Air Force
Case Type: Motorcycle Accident, Government Liability
Trial: 10-day bench trial
Key Issues: Alleged intoxication, speeding, disputed fault
This case involved a collision between a motorcycle and a United States Air Force bus that pulled into an intersection from a stop sign. The government denied liability, claiming the motorcyclist was speeding and under the influence of alcohol or narcotics.
After years of discovery, expert analysis, and trial, the court determined the motorcyclist was not at fault and awarded $2.75 million to the driver and $800,000 to the passenger. The highest offer ever made by the government was $100,000.
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$1,600,000 Delayed Cauda Equina Diagnosis Lawsuit Against Michigan Hospital
Case Type: Medical Malpractice
Injury: Cauda equina syndrome
Key Issues: Delayed surgical intervention, disputed standard of care
The client developed severe back pain with radiating leg symptoms and was ultimately diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome. Although emergency surgery was indicated, treatment was delayed, placing the client outside the critical window for neurological recovery.
As a result, the client suffered permanent leg pain, mobility impairment, and lifelong limitations requiring the use of a cane. The defense attempted to justify the delay based on anesthesia availability, but evidence showed surgery could and should have been performed sooner. The case resolved for $1.6 million.
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$5,500,000 Birth Injury Settlement Against Michigan Hospital
Case Type: Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury
This medical malpractice case involved a birth injury resulting in permanent harm. Due to confidentiality requirements, specific details cannot be disclosed. The matter resolved for $5.5 million.
$2,100,000 Defective Machine Injury Settlement
Case Type: Product Liability, Industrial Injury
Key Issues: Manufacturer denial, concealed prior injuries
The client suffered a catastrophic hand injury when an industrial machine malfunctioned and engaged prematurely. The manufacturer denied the possibility of a defect and claimed it had no knowledge of similar injuries.
Through expert analysis and extensive discovery across multiple jurisdictions, it was established that the manufacturer had knowledge of numerous prior injuries involving the same machine. The case settled for $2.1 million after the defendant’s highest pre-litigation offer of $0.
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Jury Verdicts After Trial
$380,000 Automobile Accident Verdict – Isabella County, Michigan
Trial Length: 4 days
Highest Pre-Trial Offer: $0
A school bus rear-ended a parked vehicle, severely injuring a teenage passenger. After a jury trial, a verdict of $380,000 was returned, one of the highest awards in Isabella County at the time.
$360,000 Van-to-Truck Accident Verdict – Battle Creek, Michigan
Trial Length: 3 days
Highest Pre-Trial Offer: $50,000
This fatal crash involved a rear-end collision with a work van that subsequently crossed the median into oncoming traffic. Despite disputed causation and no independent witnesses, trial evidence established a high-speed impact. The case resolved for the maximum available policy limits at trial.
$1,100,000 Verdict After Trial – Real Estate Rights Dispute (Florida)
After a four-day trial involving complex real estate and lending issues, the court returned a verdict allowing the client to retain $1.1 million in proceeds and rejecting claims for usurious interest and treble damages.
Additional Significant Settlements
Each of these matters involved disputed liability, causation, or damages.
Representative Results Summary
In addition to the results listed above, our firm has secured:
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own facts and merits.
