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PRICELESS* Reversed Life Sentence After 25 Years in Prison

After 25 years in custody, Troy Crichton reversed Jehmar Gladden’s conviction for a murder he did not commit. Attorney Crichton was able to establish several glaring issues and police misconduct regarding his arrest, investigation and conviction. The story of Mr. Gladden’s wrongful conviction was published by the Philadelphia Inquirer and can be read here.  https://www.inquirer.com/news/terrance-lewis-exoneree-wrongful-conviction-codefendant-released-20210810.html

*Confidential Settlement* Nursing Home Slip and Fall Accident

Client slipped in fell in a Bucks County nursing home when he was discharge without a walker despite being a known fall risk. Client sustained a head injury with lacerations. This matter was promptly negotiated and settled directly with senior management of the nursing home. 

$800,000.00 (Verdict) Luzerne Slip & Fall

Client fell outside a day care in Luzerne County while picking up her grandson due to negligent snow removal. The fall resulted in a broken ankle and permanent back pain which resulted in an L3-L4 fusion. This verdict was featured on Law.Com.

$410,000.00 West Philadelphia Pedestrian Accident

Crichton law client was struck by a vehicle turning left while crossing Spruce Street in West Philadelphia. Client suffered a Stage II Talus fracture during the Covid-19 pandemic which required surgical repair. Through aggressive litigation, Attorney Crichton was able to increase the value of his client’s claim resulting in this settlement inside the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas during jury selection. 

$325,000.00 (Settlement) Schuylkill Car accident

Client was injured in an motor vehicle accident when a car suddenly turned left in front of him. During the accident, he hit his head on the window and reported feeling dazed. He eventually developed a concussion and occipital headaches which included vertigo, light sensitivity and debilitating pain. The settlement represented the exhaustion of all policy limits.

$325,000.00 Philadelphia Bike Accident

Two Crichton Law clients were “doored” by a van while riding a motorized bicycle in the bike lane in Philadelphia. Clients’ sustained a broken arm and concussion injuries. Both clients had a full and complete recovery. Troy Crichton was able to secure this substantial settlement without the need for litigation.

$300,000.00 Montgomery Country Premises Liability Accident

Client tripped on a fallen cable left along the roadside near a SEPTA train station in Montgomery County. She fell and injured her ankle which required surgical correction. Through investigation, Attorney Crichton was able to discover the cable had fallen from a barrier erected by a tree company to prevent other vehicles from accessing their property. After filing suit, we discovered that the defendant knew the barrier and cable were there, but simply failed to maintain or inspect their own premises. Accordingly, Crichton Law was able to secure this substantial settlement on client’s behalf.

$290,000.00 Chester County Premises Liability Accident

Crichton Law client slipped and fell down the stairs at a Chester County hotel injuring his knee resulting in surgery. The claim was initially denied by the insurance company. After filing suit, Attorney Crichton was able to show that the hotel was negligent by not maintaining the stairway when the elevator was out of service. The hotel had an indoor pool and all residents were forced to use a sole stairwell to access their rooms and the pool area. Despite not having any actual evidence of water on the stairway, Attorney Crichton was able to secure this substantial settlement by demonstrating that they hotel knew or should have known of increased traffic and taken steps to monitor and prevent said accident.

$230,000.00 Philadelphia Premises Liability Accident

Crichton Law client fell into an egress grate outside a Fishtown condo complex. The condo complex had failed to secure a cover on the grate. The client sustained a laceration to her thigh which had to be sutured closed. She only went to two doctors appointments before Troy Crichton was able to secure her a substantial settlement without the need for litigation.

$205,000.00 Montgomery County Car Accident

Crichton law client was struck by a vehicle that crossed into her lane of travel at the intersection of Church Road and Lancaster Avenue in Lower Merion, PA. She sustained a whiplash injury resulting in the need for a cervical collar as well as epidural injections to her neck/cervical spine. The defendant’s insurance company obstructed and delayed the proceedings at every turn, but after years of litigation Crichton Law was able to secure this large settlement on her behalf.

$190,000.00 Philadelphia Car Accident

A Crichton law client was struck while waiting at a stoplight in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. He sustained injuries to his lower back resulting in disc herniations which required epidural injections. Troy Crichton was able to maximize his claim by forcing State Farm to tender their entire policy on behalf of the striking vehicle. This enabled attorney Crichton to pursue an additional underinsured motorist claim against his client’s own insurance company resulting in a large recovery. 

$187,500.00 Philadelphia Pedestrian Accident   

Client was injured while walking across Broad Street in downtown Philadelphia. A city paving contractor had milled the entirety of Broad Street at it’s intersection with Walnut Street in preparation of re-paving. Client fell on the uneven surface and broke her hip, necessitating a surgery. The contractor denied the claim stating the danger was “open and obvious”. We disagreed and filed suit. After establishing that the contractor was negligent for not taking time to mark uneven parts of the milling with orange paint, Crichton law was able to secure this excellent settlement.

$150,000.00 (Settlement) Philadelphia Broken Sidewalk Fall

Client was a minor who was injured while walking down a North Philadelphia side walk. His foot became caught in the uneven pavement and twisted his ankle resulting in the need for surgery. He underwent the surgery and thankfully only missed one season of his beloved baseball. The settlement will help ensure that he attends college.

$150,000.00 Philadelphia Premises Liability Accident

Client was injured when the basement stairs to a Philadelphia rowhome rental property collapsed as she was walking down them. The client suffered a punctured lung and three days in the hospital, but otherwise made a complete recovery. Through aggressive litigation, attorney Crichton was able to uncover that the landlord knew that the steps were in poor condition and had “been meaning” to fix them for months. It was until someone got hurt and they realized they would be held accountable that they actually did something about it.

$115,000.00 Delaware County Trip and Fall Accident

A Crichton Law client tripped and fell off an uneven sidewalk in Delaware County and twisted her ankle resulting in ligament repair. The sidewalk was so uneven that there was a 6 inch difference between stepping up on the sidewalk and then stepping down. Through investigation and aggressive litigation, Attorney Crichton was able to prove that this was a dangerous condition left by the landlord who eventually settled on the eve of trial.

$100,000.00 Delaware County Hit and Run Car Accident

Client was rear-ended by a vehicle in Delaware County and injured her knees when they struck the dashboard. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. Fortunately, the client had purchased uninsured motorist benefits on her car insurance policy.

$100,000.00 (Settlement) Philadelphia Pedestrian Car Accident

Client was struck while crossing the street in Philadelphia at approximately 2:30 a.m. from which she sustained serious injury. The vehicle did not stop and fled the scene. Due to the superb investigation of the Philadelphia Accident Investigation Unit along with Attorney Crichton, the culprit was caught and brought to justice. This settlement represented the exhaustion of all policy limits.

$95,000.00 Philadelphia Slip and Fall Accident

Client slipped and fell in the bathroom at a Philadelphia movie theatre. An employee was spraying air freshener to clean the restroom when the client in. She slipped on the slick tiles and injured her shoulder when attempting to break her fall. The movie theater repeatedly denied responsibility for her injury. After lengthy litigation throughout the pandemic, Crichton Law was able to secure this settlement at a court ordered settlement conference.

$75,000.00 (Settlement) Philadelphia Car Accident

Client was in a car accident when another vehicle ran a stop sign and collided with her vehicle. After the accident, client sustained a concussion with vestibular and light sensitivity issues. The settlement represented the exhaustion of all policy limits.

$73,000.00 Philadelphia Car Accident Verdict

Crichton Law client Ryan Hill was injured in a car accident on Tookany Parkway in Montgomery County. Mr. Hill’s claim was denied by State Farm insurance company who argued that because he was “limited tort” and did not suffer a “serious injury,” he was not entitled to compensation. Troy Crichton filed suit in Philadelphia County and proved to a jury of his peers that not only was Mr. Hill’s back injury serious, but that he deserved to be compensated for his pain and suffering, loss of life’s pleasures as well as delay damages for not timely settling his righteous claims.   

Confidential (Settlement) Philadelphia Civil Rights Violations

Client was accused of a crime due to a being protected class. Confidential settlement with a large retailer for compensation for battery, embarrassment, and libel.

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