Case Results
Our firm has secured significant verdicts and settlements in serious personal injury cases throughout Michigan and in courts across the country. These matters include wrongful death claims, truck and motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice cases, and complex product liability disputes.
Many of the cases listed below involved disputed liability, minimal or no pre suit offers, and defendants who initially denied responsibility. Several were resolved only after extensive discovery, litigation, or trial.
The results shown here reflect the work of the attorneys leading The Clark Law Office, including founding attorney David M. Clark and senior counsel Matthew R. Clark. These examples demonstrate outcomes achieved through careful case selection, thorough investigation, and trial readiness.
More detailed breakdowns explaining how specific outcomes were achieved are available in our full case studies for select matters.
Featured Results
Wrongful Death | Truck Accident
This wrongful death case arose when a national delivery service vehicle pulled out in front of a passenger vehicle, causing a fatal collision. 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 in a truck accident claim.
View Full Case StudyMotor Vehicle Accident
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. After filing suit and fully developing the extent of the client’s injuries and long term limitations, the case resolved for $2.3 million in an auto accident case.
View Full Case StudyMedical Malpractice | Birth Injury
This medical malpractice case involved a birth injury resulting in permanent harm. Due to confidentiality requirements, specific case details cannot be publicly disclosed. The matter resolved for $5.5 million.
Motorcycle Accident | Government Liability
This case involved a collision between a motorcycle and a United States Air Force bus that entered an intersection from a stop sign. After years of discovery, expert analysis, and a 10 day bench trial, the court determined the motorcyclist was not at fault and awarded $2.75 million.
View Full Case StudyProduct Liability | Industrial Injury
The client suffered a catastrophic hand injury when an industrial machine malfunctioned and engaged prematurely. Through expert analysis and extensive discovery, it was established that the manufacturer had knowledge of numerous prior injuries involving the same machine. The case settled for $2.1 million.
View Full Case StudyMedical Malpractice
Although emergency surgery was indicated, treatment was delayed beyond the critical window for neurological recovery. The client suffered permanent leg pain, mobility impairment, and lifelong limitations requiring the use of a cane. The case resolved for $1.6 million.
View Full Case StudyVerdicts | Settlements | Case Studies
Review additional verdicts, settlements, and detailed case studies involving serious injury claims, wrongful death lawsuits, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, dog bite injuries, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, and other complex litigation handled by The Clark Law Office.
View All Case StudiesTried Cases
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.
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.
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 Results
Each of these matters involved disputed liability, causation, or damages.
Representative Results Summary
Settlements and verdicts ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 in personal injury cases
Maximum Workers’ Compensation awards
Successful Social Security Disability appeals, including maximum benefit awards
Disclaimer: Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own facts and merits.