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Verdicts & Settlements

  • $15.0 million involving man who was left a ventilator dependant quadriplegic as result of broken neck during intubation

  • $12.5 million involving a suicide

  • $10.75 million settlement with physicians and hospital in case involving infant who suffered permanent brain injuries at birth

  • $8.1 million wrongful death verdict in case involving an outpatient suicide, highest verdict in the United States in a suicide case

  • $7.1 million verdict represented the first medical malpractice verdict ever in Guilford County, highest medical malpractice verdict in North Carolina at the time, the second highest punitive damages verdict in the state

  • $7 million awarded by jury in medmal verdict

  • $4.5 million involving a child who suffered significant brain injury as result of medical treatment received for heart condition

  • $3.5 million verdict involving infant who suffered permanent brain injuries

  • $3.25 million for the wrongful death of husband and father of 4 children who died due to a failure to see and appreciate a brain aneurysm by a radiologist performing an MRA (Magnetic Resonance Angiogram)

  • Confidential settlement in 2002: $2.3 million for the wrongful death of a 38 year-old, wife and mother of 2 children who died following a routine thyroidectomy

  • Cumberland County: $1.5 million settlement in a car accident involving a 31 year-old wife and mother of 2 children which resulted in a closed-head injury and permanent brain damage

  • Macon County: $800,000 wrongful death verdict in case involving throat cancer

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    Aviation

    Southern Atlantic Aviation Accident Lawyers

    Aviation accidents often result because of poor maintenance or pilot error. Understanding the complicated nature of the issues involved requires expert analysis and state-of-the-art forensic technology. The Law Offices of Wade E. Byrd works closely with aircraft design experts, pilots, crash site investigators, and air traffic control professionals in determining what caused an aviation accident. While a majority of accidents occur during landing or take off, pilot error while in flight can lead to head and neck injuries during a sudden drop in altitude, overhead luggage spillage striking someone, and wrongful death in the case of a crash.

    With over 24 years of experience, our personal injury lawyers know how to expose negligence and recover damages for individuals and families dealing with the impact of a serious aviation accident. Contact North Carolina airline accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Wade E. Byrd. Located in Fayetteville, we represent clients throughout Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia, and South Carolina.

    Airline and Plane Accidents

    The Law Offices of Wade E. Byrd represent clients in the following kinds of aviation related accidents:

    • runway incursion
    • air traffic controller error
    • plane crash due to maintenance error
    • defective or malfunctioning aircraft parts
    • injuries due to a sudden drop in altitude due to pilot error

    Uncovering the Facts

    Our aviation accident attorneys review flight and maintenance records, subpoena National Safety Transportation Board (NSTB) crash reports, and analyze defective parts to uncover the facts and evidence surrounding a plane crash. Isolating pilot error requires expert knowledge provided by aviation professionals familiar with different kinds of planes and flying conditions.

    At the Law Offices of Wade E. Byrd, we consult with pilots, flight trainers, and other aviation experts who testify on our client’s behalf. To provide clear explanations for the court, we use computer animation, as well as computer simulations to identify what went wrong and how it could have been avoided.

    Putting Lives back Together Again

    Disasters and tragedies often leave survivors wondering, “Why did this have to happen?” At the Law Offices of Wade E. Byrd, we try and provide answers to families that provide closure, allowing them to begin the healing process knowing what happened. Holding negligent pilots, airliners, or airports accountable, we demand financial compensation proportional to the pain, suffering, and loss of our clients as well.

    For more information regarding our practice, contact North Carolina aviation accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Wade E. Byrd today and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.

    Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, we represent clients throughout the South, including Tidewater, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; Charleston, Columbia and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee, West Virginia and Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.