Mr. Lyon has successfully litigated and represented hundreds of individuals in complex medical malpractice and personal injury cases. The success for those cases is spread amongst all the attorneys, experts, and witnesses that helped litigate the cases to success. Ohio Rules of Ethics may not support posting specific results and many settlements are protected by confidentiality agreements.
Moreover, The Lyon Firm considers the privacy of the clients as sacred and most clients do not wish for the cases to be publicized. Past results are not indicative of future results and may only create undue expectations. Each case is valued and litigated on the individual merits of the case. If you elect to retain our firm, the value of your case will be discussed in the context of previous cases, the strength of the evidence, and within the confidentiality of the attorney client relationship.
Joseph M. Lyon, with the assistance of co-counsel, qualified experts, hardworking staff members, and trusting clients, has successfully recovered multiple six and seven figure settlements.
1 million dollar settlement on behalf of family who suffered the loss of their grandmother when a driver ran a stop sign. Her grandson also suffered severe brain injuries during the collision. The settlement was the policy limits of the drivers policy and applicable underinsured motorist coverage.
Confidential settlement on behalf of minor female who suffered blindness due to a failure to diagnose and treat pseudotumor cerebri. It was alleged that the patient was exhibiting class symptoms and that the process, which affects the brain, was reversible had the diagnosis and treatment been timely.
Confidential settlement on behalf of a family who lost the newest member of their family due to a medication error during pregnancy. The physician failed to remove a prescription for Benicar which is contraindicated for pregnancy. The failure resulted in terminal birth defects to the child. Following discovery and mediation, the case was resolved.
1.2 million dollar settlement on behalf of worker who suffered a catastrophic amputation of his leg when an excavator inadvertently rolled over him whele he was performing flagging duties. It was alleged that the accident occurred due to negligent design of the construction site, including a lack of signs and organization, negligent training of the driver of the machine, and negligent operation of the machine. The court ruled in favor of Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment that the worker was an independent contractor and applied a general negligence standard.
Confidential settlement on behalf of a man who suffered a catastrophic failure of a Zirconia hip implants. The femoral head "ball portion" of the hip shattered when the patient was simply exiting the shower. It was alleged that the ceramic was left more fragile following a change in the heating process during manufacturing.
Confidential settlement on behalf of a man who suffered a severe spinal cord injury following an auto accident. It was alleged that the car had a defective right -rear trailing arm that caused the driver to lose control of the car resulting in the accident. The claim focused on the auto dealer's failure to recognize damage to the right rear trialing arm that was affecting the handling of the car. Following discovery and mediation, the case was resolved for a confidential amount.
Confidential settlement on behalf of 38 year old women. Claim alleged a failure to Diagnose and Treat Breast Cancer, and failure to Timely Communicate Lab Results. The failure to diagnose arose from the physician’s failure to communicate a positive biopsy which showed early stages of breast cancer. Had the biopsy been communicated the patient would have been treated with excision and avoided chemotherapy, mastectomy, and had a 95% chance of survival.
Confidential settlement on behalf of minor child who suffered a brain injury and facial deformity following an auto accident. Specifically, it was alleged that the seat belt buckle was defective in design, failure to warn, and the manufacturer was further negligent in failing to recall The case alleged that the seat belt buckle in the family Mini Van was defectively designed in that it was prone to inadvertent release during foreseeable accident sequences.
1.5 million dollar settlement on behalf of family for underinsured motorist claim on behalf of who suffered the loss of their father when a motorist crossed a double yellow line while talking on the phone.
Confidential settlement on behalf of a couple who suffered severe traumatic injuries following a collision with a telephone pole. The case alleged a negligent highway design, negligent utility placement and maintenance. The case involved the negligent maintenance and failure to safely place and remove a utility pole following numerous accidents at the site. The original placement violated State Highway Standards due to the proximity to a dangerous curve. Plaintiffs were seriously injured when the car hydroplaned into the pole.
Confidential settlement entered into by Pfizer to resolve all of the claims currently pending in the New Jersey State coordinated litigation. Joseph Lyon represented 13 females who suffered osteoporosis due to the failure of Pfizer to properly warn them and their physicians.
Confidential settlement on behalf of minor female who suffered blindness due to a failure to diagnose and treat pseudotumor cerebri. It was alleged that…
Confidential settlement on behalf of minor child who suffered a brain injury and facial deformity following an auto accident. Specifically, it was alleged…
1 million dollar settlement on behalf of family who suffered the loss of their grandmother when a driver ran a stop sign. Her grandson also suffered severe…