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http://www.spanglaw.com 216-696-3232 Spangenberg Shibley & Liber in Cleveland, Ohio handles civil litigation matters, including personal injury, product liability and medical malpractice. Contact the experienced trial attorneys for representation.

Verdicts & Settlements

• $15 million judgment against a trucking company for tractor trailer collision resulting in wrongful death and personal injuries.

• $8.5 million medical malpractice settlement for delay in evaluating spinal hematoma resulting in quadriplegia.

• $5.1 million medical malpractice verdict, including interest on the judgment, for failure to diagnose injury to the common bile duct. Case went to the Ohio Supreme Court on appeal which held for the Plaintiff.

• $5 million settlement for Vioxx users who suffered heart attacks and strokes.

• $4.8 million medical malpractice verdict, including interest on the judgment, for the wrongful death of a patient who died of a preventable heart attack.

• $4.8 settlement for medical malpractice of a neurologist who verified to the Division of Motor Vehicles that his patient was safe to drive despite uncontrolled seizures and non-compliance with taking seizure medication. Plaintiff was rendered quadriplegic when the neurologist’s patient collided into the back of Plaintiff’s car after losing control of his vehicle during a seizure

• $4.5 million settlement for medical malpractice and wrongful death of pregnant mother who died of thiamine deficiency due to severe vomiting during pregnancy.

• $4.1 million settlement on behalf of a group of creditors who were deceived into extending credit to a mutual customer based on false and misleading financial information provided to them by a bank.

• $2.7 million verdict in federal court for the wrongful death and personal injuries in a trucking accident.

• $2.7 million settlement for wrongful death caused by defectively designed 55 gallon pump.

• $2.6 million settlement against a West Virginia County Sheriff’s Department and Deputy for wrongfully shooting criminal suspect in the back rendering him a permanent quadriplegic

• $2.35 million settlement for products liability suit against auto manufacturer arising from severe brain injury suffered in single car crash caused by defective steering system.

Personalized Service · Complex Cases · Passionate Representation

Spangenberg Shibley & Liber has earned a reputation for excellence based on our sophisticated legal representation in complex cases of national importance. But we know that clients need more than courtroom knowledge and experience. We place our first priority on making sure every client receives the personalized, individual attention — the most important component of a successful client-attorney relationship.

We are experienced trial lawyers, fighting for justice for injured people throughout the state of Ohio and the United States — whether personal injury, complex toxic torts, or contract disputes between businesses. In fact, the majority of our practice is based upon referrals from other legal professionals who look to us as a partner in difficult, complex and high-stakes cases. Our attorneys offer the sophisticated knowledge of legal issues, technical capabilities and in-depth understanding of effective strategies, from initial investigating through trial preparation and presentation. Over the years, our law firm has contributed significantly to the law of Ohio, as well as to the rules governing our federal and state courts. We are proud to have fought for justice while adhering to the highest ethical and moral canons of our profession.

Chosen by Peers to Be Included on The Best Lawyers in America® List

Our reputation is preeminent. Opposing attorneys and judges know that our cases are thoroughly investigated, diligently prepared, and meritorious. Our reputation for integrity has earned us the opportunity to work with professional experts of the highest national credentials. We have the resources to ensure that each of our clients has access to the knowledge and experience of our entire team.

Whether we are representing an individual whose health insurance claim has been wrongfully denied, or an entire class of plaintiffs injured by a dangerous drug that should have never gone onto the market, we stake our reputation for excellence on bringing our drive for justice to the table every day, to every case. The result for more than 65 years has been settlements and jury awards that are among the highest of their type in the state of Ohio and nationally.

From our Cleveland headquarters, we represent plaintiffs throughout Ohio and nationally in mass tort and class action litigation. Contact us to arrange a free, confidential consultation with one of our experienced Cleveland personal injury lawyers. We handle most litigation cases on a contingency basis, which means no costs or fees unless we help you recover compensation for your claim.

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Spangenberg Shibley & Liber Attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers and Lawyers of the Year for 2012
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