$800,000 settlement
Hart Law secured an $800,000 recovery for the family of a client killed when a drunk driver, speeding a high-powered muscle car, tore through an intersection after drinking excessively at a local bar. When the driver attempted to obstruct alcohol testing and delay accountability, we escalated the case immediately to fight back. Following extensive litigation against both the intoxicated driver and the bar that overserved him, we obtained a result that reflects the gravity of the loss and enforces responsibility where it belongs. This outcome stands as a reminder that evasion does not work—and reckless conduct will be met with forceful legal action.
$650,000 settlement
We obtained a $650,000 settlement for a client seriously injured when a drunk driver ran a stop sign and caused a violent T-bone collision. The evidence was unmistakable: the driver had been drinking throughout the day, and law enforcement recovered a cooler filled with beer from his truck. The beer cans exploded upon impact and spewed beer all over the collision scene. Hart Law pursued this case with one objective—accountability. Through disciplined preparation and aggressive advocacy, we ensured the driver was held responsible and that our client received compensation commensurate with the severity of their injuries.
$950,000 settlement
Hart Law secured a $950,000 wrongful death settlement against a rental property owner and management company that failed to provide even basic security protections. The amount of criminal activity on the property we discovered from public records prior to this incident was “jaw-dropping”. The disregard for safety created foreseeable danger—and our client’s life was lost as a result. This case reflects our firm’s readiness to confront institutional negligence head-on. Property owners who ignore their legal obligations will be held accountable, particularly when lives are placed at risk.
$750,000 settlement
In a heavily contested workplace fatality case, Hart Law secured a $750,000 settlement for the family of a worker killed while performing assigned job duties. Liability was disputed from the outset—but the facts told a different story.
Our investigation exposed dangerous machinery that failed to comply with established safety guidelines and design specifications. By pursuing claims against the manufacturer, we held them accountable for placing unsafe products into the workplace and reinforced that worker safety is not optional.
$750,000 settlement
Hart Law obtained a $750,000 settlement arising from a fatal boating incident on Lake Murray, South Carolina’s most iconic body of water. The case involved negligent operation of a rental vessel owned and operated by Jon Dukes and affiliated entities, including Lake Murray Boat Club, Better Boating Rentals, Nautical Boat Club, and Job Well Done Enterprises. Our client boarded the boat expecting nothing more than a day on the water. Instead, their life ended due to preventable negligence. We pursued this case with precision and resolve to ensure accountability—and to make clear that safety on the water is non-negotiable.
$1 Million settlement
Chris Hart Law used several tried-and-true strategies to secure a $1 Million Dollar apartment shooting settlement in South Carolina. We were “gobsmacked” at the unspeakable amount of crime that occurred on the apartment complex every day. The FOIA request for crime reports soared into several thousands of dollars in costs and several months to produce the reports. No depositions or mediations were necessary after Chris Hart Law presented the absentee apartment owners with the risks associated with a long protracted legal battle.
The out of state owners never visited the apartment complex and never implemented any security measures to protect the tenants or visitors. They siphoned the profits from the apartment complex but refused to install basic lighting, security gates, or armed security. It was an honor to bring justice to our clients and hold the out of state apartment owners accountable.
$6.1 Million settlement
In only a few years of practicing, Hart Law won a huge $6.1 million dollar settlement. We accomplish in a short time frame some of the most amazing results for our clients.
Top Verdicts & Settlements
Hart Law was listed for one of the top verdicts & settlements as reported by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly.
$2 Million settlement
Our client was run over by a large commercial motor vehicle. The trucking company refused to admit fault until we conducted eight (8) hour depositions of the trucker and trucking company owner. We settled very shortly after the depositions.
$2.2 Million settlement
Our client was killed by a drunk driver. The insurance carrier deployed their usual delay tactics until Hart Law started representing the client’s estate. We polarized the case using the “Rules of the Road”. We exhausted the policy limits for bodily injury and property damage.
Largest Settlement of 2016
Hart Law obtained one of the largest settlement as reported by SC Lawyers Weekly.
$1.3 Million settlement
The family of a man who was killed when the van he was riding in crashed into an empty car-hauler trailer that had been allowed to come to rest in the lane of a highway has received a $1.3 million settlement for wrongful death and serious injury.
Leadership in Law
In 2018 Christopher Hart received the prestigious Leadership in Law Award. This honor is given to attorneys who are committed to excellence and have gone above and beyond in their profession and community.
$1.5 million settlement
Our client was a college student who was returning home from studying for exams when a drunk driver t-boned our client’s vehicle at an excessive rate of speed.
$450,000 settlement
Client was killed as a pedestrian on the interstate. Liability carrier tendered policy limits for bodily injury and property damage but the client’s UIM carrier denied coverage. After Hart Law deployed several cutting edge litigation tactics, the UIM carrier tendered the policy limits for bodily injury and property damage.
$300,000 settlement
Client died in house fire on New Year’s Eve after family member left an unattended candle burning. The insurance carrier attempted to blame an amazon echo for causing the fire however we were successful in presenting evidence contrary to the insurance carrier’s assertion.
$1.15 Million settlement
A plaintiff who T-boned an oncoming vehicle has settled their workers’ compensation claim against their insurance carrier for $1.15 million. Our client had to travel out of state several days a week to receive adequate care for the required injuries for extensive rehabilitation and treatment with several medical professionals.
$1.25 Million settlement
Our client, a high school student, was stopped at a red-light when he was slammed in the rear by a landscaping truck. The driver of the truck was using his cell phone and reading work notes when he collided with our client.
$675K settlement
Our client was working at a major manufacturing plant when he was violently struck in the eye by a co-worker with a paint roller. The co-worker immediately fled the work site and never returned. Our client was rushed to the emergency room with his eye bleeding profusely.
$2.65 Million settlement
Hart Law clients were leaving a gospel concert when the at-fault driver was driving over 100mph and sliced through the median cable barrier and smashed into our client’s head-on. Our clients were airlifted to the emergency room and suffered severe injuries. Fortunately after long physical therapy and rehabilitation they are beginning to piece their lives back together.
$2.65 Million Dollar Median Cable Barrier Crash Settlement
$250,000 settlement
A drunk driver crashed into our client causing severe injuries and destroyed the vehicle. We used our “secret sauce” to convince the drunk driver’s insurance company to pay the policy limits for the claim.
Next, we filed a claim with our client’s insurance however they refused to pay the policy limits for both bodily injury and property damage. We immediately filed a lawsuit and they paid the full policy limits shortly thereafter.
$375,000 settlement
Chris Hart Law’s client was struck head on by a driver running from the police and operating a motor vehicle with no driver’s license in a stolen vehicle. Our client was severely injured and went through several months of physical therapy and rehabilitation. Chris Hart Law was successful in obtaining in excess of a quarter of million dollars. We always strive for a tradition of excellence.
Notice:
The verdicts and settlements featured on this website reflect past outcomes based on the specific facts and legal circumstances of each case. Accordingly, they are provided for illustrative purposes only and are intended to represent the types of matters handled by Hart Law. These examples do not constitute a promise, guarantee, or prediction regarding the outcome of any future claim. Every legal matter is unique. The result of your case will depend on its own facts, the evidence presented, and the applicable law. As a result, outcomes may vary, even in cases that seem similar. Clients are responsible for costs and expenses in addition to the attorney fee. The attorney fee is contingency fee based and computed from the gross settlement amount of recovery. The attorney fees and expenses will be deducted from the gross settlement amount.