Results

Our Lawyers Have a Proven Track Record

We have obtained recoveries through settlement or verdict in the tens of millions of dollars around the nation. Examples of recoveries that one or more of our attorneys have been involved in that we are able to publicize are listed below.

Although these results represent what we have obtained in the past, every case is different and we cannot guarantee a result in any case. Contact us today for a free consultation regarding the specific facts of your case.

Reportable or not

The results below are representative of our work. However, most of our settlements are confidential and cannot be reported in any way. Whether or not a settlement is reported publicly, the news that we care about is obtaining the best and highest recoveries for our clients to compensate them for their injuries or the death of their loved ones.

Edwards Beightol Attorneys EArn North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Listings

“Top/Large Verdicts and Settlements”

 
 

#2

in “The Top 50 Verdicts & Settlements of 2019”

#18

in “Large Verdicts and Settlements for 2007”

#4

in “Top Verdicts and Settlements in 2004 for North Carolina”

#30

in “Top Verdicts and Settlements in 2002 for North Carolina”

#9

in “Top Verdicts and Settlements in 2003 for North Carolina”

#34

in “Top Verdicts and Settlements in 2020 for North Carolina”

Selected Results Obtained by Edwards Beightol Attorneys

  • $6 Million

    Workplace Shooting

    A man who is wheelchair-bound after being shot from behind in the stairwell of the plant where he worked settled his negligent security claims against his employer and two contractors for $6M.

    (Reported October 2023)

  • $1.25 Million

    Police Shooting Death

    Represented the family of Soheil Mojarrad who, alleged to have been armed with a knife, was shot and killed by a police officer. The family settled the matter with the City of Raleigh on the eve of trial for $1.25M and additional, non-monetary terms.

    (Reported October 2023)

  • $1.4 Million

    The North Carolina Department of Public Safety paid $1.4 million to the estate of a maintenance mechanic at Pasquotank Correctional Institution who was killed by four inmates during an attempted prison break.

    (Reported January 2023)

  • $13 Million

    Drug Overdose

    “Young boy’s dextrose overdose leads to $13M settlement”

    (Reported February 2020)

  • $1.2 Million

    Police Shooting Death

    Settled a federal lawsuit on behalf of the estate and family of Todd Burroughs. Mr. Burroughs was shot and killed by a Rockingham County Sheriff’s Deputy in North Carolina, on his own property, in front of his family following a routine traffic stop.

    (Reported January 2020)

  • $13.5 Million

    Shoulder Dystocia Allegedly Mishandled

    “Shoulder Dystocia Allegedly Mishandled - Broken Neck, Brain Damage - Cerebral Palsy - $13.5 Million Settlement”

    (Reported January 2005)

  • $2.2 Million

    Admiralty/Personal Injury

    “Admiralty/Personal Injury - Wrongful Death Of Two Boys - NIEED - Sailboat Mast Hit Power Lines - Hazard To Navigation Alleged - Permit Issue - $2.2 Million Settlement”

    (Reported February 2006)

  • $5.5 Million

    Sub Shocked Working On Substation

    “Sub Shocked Working On Substation - Functional Paraplegia - Sued Owner That Connected Jumpers - Worker’s Employer Not Informed - $5.5 Million Settlement”

    (Reported January 2004)

  • $2.075 Million

    Medical Malpractice

    “Medmal Settlement Of $2.075 Million Reached In Death Of Mother, Fetus Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death Of Mother, Fetus - HELLP Syndrome - TTP - Didn’t Transfer To Tertiary Care Center - $2.075 Million Settlement”

    (Reported September 2006)

  • $99 Million

    Wage & Hour Class Action

    Part of the team of attorneys who obtained a $99 Million settlement on behalf of a class of workers who were miscategorized and were due overtime wages

    (Reported January 2012)

  • $1.61 Million

    Medical Malpractice

    “Medical Malpractice - Nerve Damage, Foot Problems After Dye Injection - MRI Showed Spinal Cord Lower Than Normal - $1.61 Million Settlement”

    (Reported October 2005)

  • $1.4 Million

    Wrongful Death in Prison

    Wrongful death of a young inmate in a jail that failed to provide adequate medical supervision and adequate medical care

    (details confidential)