Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon Secures $1.9 Million Settlement for Young Mother in Landmark Personal Injury Case

Aug 20, 2024

Pensacola, FloridaEmmanuel Sheppard & Condon is proud to announce a significant legal victory secured by personal injury attorney Benjamin Shell. Shell achieved a $1.9 million settlement for a young single mother who suffered severe injuries in a car accident.

The claimant, a former hair salon stylist and mother to a 9-year-old son, sustained injuries requiring neck surgery that proved unsuccessful. Her initial settlement offer was a mere $70,000, far below her escalating medical expenses.

“The lawyers on the other side threw us some numbers that were kind of a slap in the face with how low the settlement was,” said Lulu Smith, the victim of the car accident.

After two years, Smith switched attorneys to Ben Shell based on a recommendation from a hair client. Shell meticulously built a compelling case and ensured she received proper medical care.

“It’s very hard to tell at the onset of a case how significant the injuries are going to progress because everybody’s different,”  said Shell. “For this reason, a fair compensation package needs to help account for those mounting hidden costs of living after an accident.”

The legal battle culminated in a $1.9 million settlement, a life-changing amount for Smith, who faced potential eviction from her mobile home. With the settlement, she has purchased a new home providing a stable and secure environment for her and her son.

Smith expressed her gratitude, saying, “Ben and the team at Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon have been amazing. They held my hand through the entire process and made everything easier.”

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CASE INFORMATION

Lawokxsona “Lulu” Smith v. Jordan Pendleton Patton and Rentokil North America, Inc.

Case number: 2022 CA 002232.

Experienced, effective, and evolving since 1913, Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon is a full-service law firm dedicated to protecting the interests of individuals and businesses. We have established a proud tradition of integrity and excellence in the legal profession as a full-service firm. Our experienced team of attorneys provides services to individuals and institutions alike with legal matters ranging from commercial litigation, real estate, and estate planning, to personal injury, employment, social security and domestic law. With a footprint stretching from Miramar Beach, Pensacola, Pace, Tallahassee to all of Northwest Florida, we are here to serve your legal matters. For more information, visit esclaw.com or call 850.433.6581.

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