by jaykerrlaw | May 1, 2025 | News, Workers' Compensation
Jay Kerr was recently recognized by Best Lawyers® for his work in Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants. Read More – https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/jay-kerr/219415 by jaykerrlaw | Mar 21, 2025 | Motor-Vehicle Collision, Traumatic Brain Injury
Case Type: Vehicle Collision, TBI Action: Settlement $1.93 million Date: Dec. 23, 2024 Injuries alleged: Traumatic brain injury, T1 and T3 burst fractures with damage to all three vertebral columns; C7 and C12 fractures; C2 to T6 posterior fusion; degloving of the... by jaykerrlaw | Apr 7, 2023 | Traumatic Brain Injury, Workers' Compensation
Our firm obtained a $5.206 million structured settlement for our client providing compensation in addition to ongoing workers’ compensation benefits, with the workers’ compensation lien of $1,042,000.00 being fully satisfied for the limited payment of $110,000.00.... by jaykerrlaw | Aug 28, 2019 | News
Jay Kerr was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for his work in Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants. by jaykerrlaw | Apr 26, 2019 | Traumatic Brain Injury, Wrongful Death
APRIL 2019 Case Type: Wrongful Death The wife of a carpenter who was killed when a roof truss system collapsed on him has confidentially settled a wrongful death lawsuit for $1.05 million, her attorney reports. Jay Kerr of Asheville said that the carpenter, whose name... by jaykerrlaw | Oct 29, 2018 | Traumatic Brain Injury, Workers' Compensation
AUGUST 2017 Case Type: Workers’ Compensation – Traumatic Brain Injury Summary: In 2012, Employee of resort hotel in Western North Carolina sustained a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) when he accidentally fell nearly 20 feet from a loading dock onto a... by jaykerrlaw | Oct 29, 2018 | Motor-Vehicle Collision
By: Heath Hamacher of NC Lawyers Weekly A group of children injured while crossing a highway to board their school bus have agreed to settle their claims for $902,500, the children’s attorneys report. Jay Kerr of Asheville reported that the students were struck by an... by jaykerrlaw | Jan 2, 2017 | Motor-Vehicle Collision
Case Type: Cargo Truck Collision – Spinal Injuries Lawsuit Filed: Yes – Buncombe County Superior Court Liability Issues: Sudden emergency defense and injury proximate cause Damages Issues: Nature and extent of injuries Summary: Defendants (a nationwide cargo delivery... by jaykerrlaw | Jan 2, 2017 | General Negligence
Case Type: 85 year old patient run over by personal vehicle operated by corporate companion care provider-severe pelvic fractures Lawsuit Filed: Yes – Buncombe County Liability Issues: Defendant alleged that Plaintiff had signed a full release of any and all claims... by jaykerrlaw | Jul 28, 2015 | Traumatic Brain Injury, Workers' Compensation
Former State Trooper Fights for Care After Brain Injury Umberto Reina was a decorated state trooper who served for eight years in the North Carolina Highway Patrol. He was known for his positive attitude and commanding presence. On November 23, 2009, Reina was...