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Super Lawyers Patrick Cruise 10 years

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$17,500,000

John Chandler served as local counsel in a federal class action case in which a $17.5 million dollar settlement was obtained.

$5,366,855.99

On September 15, 2013, the plaintiff, a machine operator and material handler at Unique Fabricating South in LaFayette, Georgia, suffered an amputation of his dominant left hand and part of his forearm, while operating a Bruno FH150 Press. Unique Fabricating manufactures parts for the automotive industry. The Bruno press was used to create pieces of acoustical material and die cut foam rubber, and was configured to cut a number of small pieces each time the press operated, like a large repetitive cookie cutter. The plaintiff, while reaching past the swing gate to get parts off the belt as usual, slipped, slightly losing his footing on the stool was required to use, causing his left hand to get caught in the pinch point under the dye as it was coming down again. He had been operating the press exactly as he was trained to do, in a safe and customary manner, but the press did not have any type of guard at the discharge side of the press.

$3,500,000

On September 7, 2012, in Hamilton County Circuit Court (Tennessee), a jury returned a verdict of $3,500,000 for Marcus Black, who sustained a severe head injury when his motorcycle struck the rear of the vehicle ahead of him on one of the bridges in Chattanooga. The chain reaction was triggered by a texting driver in the traffic ahead of Mr. Black. The texting driver drove off, so her identity was unknown and she was never located. Suit was filed against Mr. Black’s uninsured motorist insurer. Eyewitnesses testified concerning the actions of the unidentified Jane Doe driver, and the jury found Jane Doe 75% at fault for the wreck, while allocating 25% fault to Mr. Black. Damages were reduced to $2,625,000 under Tennessee’s comparative fault rules and judgment was entered accordingly.

$3,000,000

Our client seriously injured when a tractor trailer pulled out in front of him, causing a violent collision.

$2,750,000 Tractor Trailer Accident

Our client was in his car when a commercial motor vehicle caused

$1,500,000

$1.5 million settlement on truck wreck case. Patrick Cruise lead counsel.

$1,500,000

In a tragic case, our client was working on a roof at a restaurant when he stepped on a blue tarp. Unknown to our client, the tarp covered an opening between two buildings. Our client fell to the ground and sustained a traumatic brain injury. The owner of the building sought to blame our client, and asserted comparative fault. The case was resolved before trial for $1.5 million. John Chandler represented the Plaintiff.

$1,400,000

Negligent Security

$1,400,000

A young machine operator and material handler at a North Georgia manufacturing plant suffered a below the elbow amputation to his left arm in an industrial accident involving a press in 2013. The case was accepted as catastrophic. After projecting future medical needs, and obtaining CMS approval for a Medicare Set-Aside, which included prosthetic maintenance and replacement, the case settled for a present cash value total of $1,428,526.00. The settlement includes an annuity for future medical expense to fund the MSA account with a lifetime payout totaling $2,141,349.00. Hubert Hamilton served as counsel for the injured worker.

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he knowledge they have about the cases that they work on combined with superior client service is above and beyond most firms.

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He navigated settlement and all discussions in an amazing manner. I do not have words to express my appreciation for this attorney.

Debby

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The Hamilton Firm LLC is amazing, compassionate with clients and tough with opposing counsel. They recently co-counseled my case and were thorough in finding details to settle favorably. I'm very touched by the...

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My experience with The Hamilton Firm LLC could not have been better. They were very empathic and understanding, always keeping me updated. Even after relocating 3000 miles away, everything went smoothly. Five...

Stephanie Monday

I would recommend Annette Kelley to any friend who are looking for counsel related to accident incidents. Mrs.Kelley was hired by us to deal with a 5 car crash incident on I-70 near Chattanooga. She and her...

Anu Mallireddy

Patrick is the embodiment of everything you want in an attorney. He is very responsive to the needs of his clients & fights for you with the tenacity of a bulldog

Richard Frailley

Beyond everything thank you! Thank you for taking the chance representing me. Thank you for believing me and the evidence available. Thank you for your knowledge and expertise. Thank you for being a caring...

Former Client

Working with Attorney Annette Kelley was a real pleasure. She is persistent and took a solution-oriented approach to my circumstance. I appreciate her unwavering commitment and recommend her services for your...

Delilah Freeman

Patrick recently helped co-counsel my case. I was impressed with the thoroughness he took in finding out all details that he could that helped settle my case favorably.

Christine Raines

The team at The Hamilton Firm LLC is exceptional to work with. Their knowledge about cases combined with superior client service is above and beyond most firms.

Traci Kaas

I was kept up to date with the progress always. I relocated during my case and it all went smoothly even 3000 miles away. Five stars all the way for Patrick and his staff!

Stephanie Monday

The Hamilton Firm LLC is amazing and compassionate with clients while being tough with opposing counsel. They were thorough in finding details to help settle my case favorably and treated us with genuine...

Christine Raines

Annette Kelley of the Hamilton Firm not only worked hard to get the most for my case, she also cared about me as a person. Annette and her team are focused on what is best for the client and they will not stop...

Rose Hamilton

They were able to help me, a 60-year-old client who had never been injured, navigate all my questions and anxiety with insurance to a stress-free solution.

Debby

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