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THE VIRGINIA STATE BAR RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT REQUIRE ALL ATTORNEYS TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AND DISCLAIMER TO THEIR CASE RESULTS.

SETTLEMENTS AND VERDICTS IN ALL CASES DEPEND ON VARIOUS FACTORS AND CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH ARE UNIQUE TO EACH CASE. THEREFORE, PAST RESULTS IN CASES ARE NOT A GUARANTEE OR PREDICTION OF SIMILAR RESULTS IN FUTURE CASES WHICH THE MR. LUTKENHAUS MAY UNDERTAKE.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS:

UNEXPPLAINED DEATH AT WORK

SMITH, C, AUG 2009---My husband died in an unexplained accident. The insurance company claimed the accident could not be explained since no one knew why my husband's vehicle ran off the road. Mr. Lutkenhaus got me a good settlement by showing my husband was entitled to the Virginia Death Presumption.

DEATH IN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT AT WORK

DENTON, C, JULY 2009---My husband died in a motor vehicle accident at work. The insurance company denied the claim saying it was an unexplainable accident. I went to Mr. Lutkenhaus and he did a wonderful job investigating the case. He managed to find a witness who witnessed the accident. He obtained a great settlement for me.

BACK INJURY AT WORK AND TOTAL DISABILITY

ADAMS, W, JUNE 2009---I injured my back. I had to leave Virginia and return to Kentucky. Mr. Lutkenhaus recovered over $250,000.00 for me.

BRAIN TUMOR

Hinspater, R, MAY 2009---I have a brain tumor but Social Security denied my claim for disability. Mr. Lutkenhaus worked with my doctors from Duke University and MCV and proved to the Judge I was disabled. This was the Judge who denies almost all disability cases.

BAD KNEE

Kendrick, B, APRIL 2009---I injured my knee at work. I tried to return to work at Rite Aide but I was not able to do my old job. I no longer could do the standing that was required. I went to Mr. Lutkenhaus. He got me weekly workers compensation for my injury and finally he obtained a $100,000 settlement for my case.

BACK INJURY AT WORK

LANCASTER, J, MARCH 2009---I injured my back at work. I tried to return but the company could not come up with a light duty job that I could do. He helped me and got me a settement of $125,000.00.

MULTIPLE INJURIES IN CAR ACCIDENT

JONES, P, SEPTEMBER 2008---I had multiple injuries from a motor vehicle accident. The insurance company claimed I was not at work or on company business. He took my case and proved my errand was company business. I had had $154,000.00 in medical bills. Winning the case meant my bills were covered both for the past and future. The insurer also had to pay my past compensation and future compensation.

BRAIN INJURY DUE TO ANIMAL ATTACK

SMITH, RICHARD, AUGUST 2008---I was injured in an animal attack and suffered a stroke and a brain injury. My compensation of 500 weeks was running out and he got me a lifetime settlement worth more than $5,000,000.00. I thought my life was over and he saved me.

DISABILITY DUE TO LUMBAR AND CERVICAL INJURIES

Hall, CHRISTALYN, OCTOBER 2008?I had cervical and lumbar injuries and was denied disability. Mr. Lutkenhaus is a fabulous attorney. Rose, his assistant, was a Godsend and very down to earth. They stuck with me and I have recommended him to all my friends.

DISABILITY DUE TO KIDNEY FAILURE

GOSWICH, LENNY, JULY 2008---I had kidney failure but Social Security denied my case twice. I heard he was a great lawyer and I took my case to him and he took my case to court and persuaded the Judge I was disabled. I consider him to be a great lawyer and I am referring him all my friends.

DISABILITY DUE TO FIBROMYALGIA

SANTIAGO, LISA, SEPTEMBER 2008---I had a back injury and then Fibromyalgia set in and I could no longer work. Jerry Lutkenhaus took my case when others turned it down and won it in front of the Social Security Judge.

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT AT WORK

WILSON, C, SEPTEMBER 2008---I injured my knee and pelvis at work. I had run off the road after hitting deer. The employer denied I was on a company errand. I could not do my old job due to the constant bending. He fought for me and obtained a very favorable settlement.

DISABILITY DUE TO DIABETES

BOND, OSCAR, OCTOBER 2008---I had crippling diabetes and this caused a loss of most of my toes due to amputations. I couldn't even walk but I was denied disability until Lutkenhaus took my case. He convinced the judge I could not work and won my case.

ORTHOPAEDIC PROBLEMS AND DISABILITY

RUFFIN, PATRICIA, JULY 2008---I had multiple orthopaedic problems but Social Security said I could still work in a sit-down job. I had never had a sit-down job. He took my case to Court and proved I could not work. He got me my benefits that I had worked for all my life.

BACK INJURY AT WORK

KIERSON, WAYNE, JUNE 2008---I had a back injury I got at work that rendered me so disabled I could barely walk & Mr. Lutkenhaus got me 500 weeks of compensation, $150,000.00, & Social Security Disability. He is the only reason I am alive today and can support my wife. I have referred all my friends to him. I even referred my son to him so he could handle his case.

KNIFED SEVEN (7) TIMES

JESUS CASTRO, MAY 2008---I was knifed 7 times and left for dead by robbers. As a result I could not work but my disability was denied. A man told me to call you and he gave me your card and you won my disability case. I will recommend you to others needing representation.

SEVERE LEG INJURY.

MCRAVEN, C, MAY 2008---I injured my leg and you were recommended to me by an attorney in Charlottesville as a good workers compensation lawyer. You handled my case professionally and obtained a settlement for much more than I had hoped for. You also have great paralegal. I did not think I would get anything for my case but he got me a very good settlement.

DISABLED DUE TO DIABETES AND KNEE PROBLEMS.

DELORES HAWKES, MAY 2008---I was disabled due to diabetes & knee problems and it was a long rough road but he got my disability & I could not have done it without you. I was very pleased with the services from you and your staff. I really think your assistant Rose was a great help to me.

LUMBAR SPINE FUSION.

DEBRA STANCIL, MAY 2008---I had a lumbar spinal fusion but still had severe back pain and could not work. No one would take my case. He won my case and he and his secretary kept me up to date each step of the way. I thank them very much and I recommend them highly.

FALL FROM LADDER AND CRUSHED FOOT.

REED, 2008---I fell from a ladder & crushed my foot & my employer denied coverage saying I was an independent contractor. He beat them and won my case on appeal and got me Virginia Workers Compensation benefits. This also paid over $100,000.00 in medical bills I had incurred.

DISABILITY DUE TO KNEE AND BACK PROBLEMS.

JEAN C. COOPER, MAY 2008---I injured my right knee and back and could not work and he handled my Disability Case and took all the stress off me. I would recommend him to other people for injuries and disabilities in a minute.

TRUCK ACCIDENT AND MULTIPLE FUSIONS.

WANDA MORRIS, 2008---he did a wonderful job for me for my back and neck injury. I was injured in Virginia but I moved to Texas, but he got my back surgery for me. He then worked out a settlement for me for $400,000.00. This will help me for the rest of my life. I was severely disabled after five surgeries.

DISABILITY APPEAL TO FEDERAL COURT.

VIRGIA MCLEOD, 2007---Mr. Lutkenhaus represented me in a disability case. He had to appeal 3 times & take it to Federal Ct. He won. I would recommend him to you who are in need of a great lawyer. Mr. Lutkenhaus is very knowledgeable about disability, workers comp & PI claims. He never gives up.

SHOT THREE TIMES AT WORK.

FISHER, R, 2007---I was shot three times at work by an intruder. The insurance company said the shooting was not work-related. Mr. Lutkenhaus proved them wrong.

DISABLED DUE TO FIBROMYALGIA.

NUCKOLS, S, 2007---I am homebound and unable to work due to debilitating Fibromyalgia. Mr. Lutkenhaus took over my case after the prior attorney had lost my case before the Social Security Judge. He did a wonderful job getting a reversal in US District Court and winning at the new trial.

BONE CANCER AND A BACK INJURY

TATUM, C, 2007---I was disabled due to a back injury. I then developed bone cancer. Mr. Lutkenhaus managed to obtain a favorable settlement for me of my workers compensation claim. HE managed to get me some money even though I did not have long to live due to my cancer.

COLLAPSED DISC IN MY BACK

COOKE, S, 2007---I had a collapsed disc in my back but the Social Security Judge did not want to accept the report of my chiropractor. Mr. Lutkenhaus found a way to win my case. I was in so much pain I could not even think.

FALL FROM SCAFFOLD

TRAVIS, S, 2007---I had fallen from a scaffold but my workers compensation case was denied because I had recently smoked marijuana. he proved the marijuana had nothing to do with my fall and serious injury.

$246,000.00 SETTLEMENT FOR BACK PROBLEM

BROWN, V, 2006---I injured my back in 1993 and I developed a severe pain problem. Mr. Lutkenhaus worked out a $286,000.00 settlement for me.

RIGHT SHOULDER INJURY AT WORK

GRIMM, HERMAN, 2006---I injured by right shoulder in an accident. Due to this injury I overused my left shoulder and injured it also. Mr. Lutkenhaus got me 500 weeks of compensation and a settlement for $125,000.00 based on the loss of both my shoulders. I was very pleased with the way he and his staff handled my case. I don' think he has any room for improvement.

INJURY TO BACK AT WORK.

BROWN, MARCUS, 2006---Injured my back in a work accident. I was very impressed by Mr. Lutkenhaus and his paralegal "Rose." She really is a "rose." He got me a settlement of $93,000.00 plus $6,000.00 a year for life for my prescriptions. I am very pleased.

POSTTRAUMATIC HEADACHES.

CHARITY, M, 2006---I was rear ended on my job site by another vehicle. The insurer tried to cut off my compensation but Mr. Lutkenhaus fought them off and got me $100,000.00 settlement for post traumatic headaches.

REVERSAL IN US DISTRICT COURT.

VANDERPOOL,2006---My Social Security case was a nightmare. The Social Security Judge denied my Fibromyalgia case twice but Mr. Lutkenhaus got a reversal in US District Court and got me benefits back to 2002.

DISABILITY FOR BOTH HUSBAND AND WIFE.

LESTER ADAMS, 2005---I wish there were more attorneys like Mr. Lutkenhaus. I sincerely thank him for obtaining disability for me & my wife. I have recommended him to other people & I continue to do so.

DISABILITY FOR CRITICALLY ILL HUSBAND.

MRS. GENE CRIST, 2004---My husband & myself would like to thank Mr. Lutkenhaus & Rose for being there when my husband was critically ill & we had no income. Mr. Lutkenhaus represented me on workers' comp & he represented my husband on his disability retirement from the State of Virginia & on his Social Security Disability. He showed great concern & worked for us in a very professional way. Words cannot express my gratitude.

DISABILITY FOR DIABETES.

BOLLIN, LINDA, 2004----I was disabled due to diabetes and other conditions. My case was denied by Social Security. I had heard he was a good disability attorney and he got me results.

FOOT INJURY WHILE DRIVING A TRACTOR TRAILER

MR. GWALTNEY, 2003---I had an injury while driving a tractor trailer. My employer disputed my disability & my accident. Mr. Lutkenhaus won my case.

BAD BACK INJURY.

ROBERT LOCKSLEY, 2003---I had a bad back injury but I could not get disability & I was turned down twice. I chose him for my attorney because I heard he was good on disability. You proved it by winning my case.

LONG FIGHT FOR DISABILITY

EDWIN W. SPRATLEY, 2003---We had been trying for years to get disability & then a co worker recommended Mr. Lutkenhaus. He won & we were very pleased & I recommend him.

BAKER'S ASTHMA.

MELVIN BROADDUS, 2003---I had baker's asthma. I could barely breathe. My occupation as a baker resulted in a severe disability. He was able to get a "great settlement" from the insurance company for me.

WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND SOCIAL SECURITY

EMMA CROKER, 2003?He won & then settled my workers comp claim & then won my Social Security case after appealing it to federal court. He is very experienced.

FIBROMYALGIA DISABILITY.

DONNA EBRIGHT, 2003?I had fibromyalgia & my claim was denied. Mr. Lutkenhaus was very positive & experienced & I think everyone should know the good job he does. They said I could not get disability due to Fibromyalgia but Mr. Lutkenhaus proved them wrong.

HEART ATTACK AND DISABILITY

MARY SEARS, 2002---I chose him because of his 25 years of experience. He did a great job for me & won my disability case after my heart attack.

BAD BACK AND DISABILITY.

WILLIAM DYSON, 2002 ---I had a bad back & couldn't get disability. You can rest assured when Mr. Lutkenhaus is your attorney. I recommend him to friends & relatives.

LEG INJURY AND A SETTLEMENT.

RUSSELL LEWIS, 2002?He represented me on a workers comp injury & obtained a great settlement. He was in touch all the time & kept me informed.

BACK INJURY AND THE COURT OF APPEALS.

THOMAS MASTERSON, 2002---I had a back injury that was appealed to the Virginia Ct of Appeals & he did a wonderful job resolving it.

EMPHYSEMA AND DISABILITY.

BOBBIE ADAMS, 2001---I has emphysema & other problems. He won my case because I think he really knows Social Security Disability.

EPILEPSY AND DISABILITY

ALBERT MOORE, 2001---I had epilepsy. He believed in my Social Security case & won it even though it had been denied.

FOUR YEARS OF BACK BENEFITS.

NORMAN SIMS, 2001----I had lost my Social Security case all the way to the United States District Court but he took my case & won the case after it was remanded for another hearing & got me over 4 years back benefits.

LEARNING DISABILITY AND BACK INJURY.

CAREY WILSON, 2001----I had a back injury & it was difficult for me to work due to my learning disability but Mr. Lutkenhaus worked out a settlement of my workers comp claim & also got me Social Security Disability. He did a "wonderful" job.

INJURY TO BUTCHER'S ARM.

DONALD SMITH, 2001---I was a butcher & I injured my arm & I could not continue my occupation. Mr. Lutkenhaus managed to obtain a favorable settlement for me. They had tried to put me in a light duty job but they just could not do so my arm was just too painful .

KNEE INJURY AT WORK.

HODGE, SHELBY, 2001---my husband had a knee injury & Mr. Lutkenhaus got me compensation for it after he had died. I couldn't imagine a better job than what Mr. Lutkenhaus did.

LEFT SHOULDER INJURY.

PARKER, DELMAR, 2001---I injured my left shoulder in a trucking accident. I had heard Mr. Lutkenhaus knew workers compensation and he does. He got me a great settlement and he is top notch.

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