Verdicts and Settlements

No Safety Lights Causes Life Changing Injuries:

Driver of mid-sized pickup truck rear-ends dilapidated dump truck stopped in middle of intersection with no rear-end lights or safety equipment visible to notify driver of pending dangerous situation. Additionally, with no street lights present and intersection very dark, two eye witnesses report. "...they couldn't see the dump truck," and that, "...they would have hit it, too." Unfortunately, our client slammed into the back of a dump truck he couldn't see because it had no rear tail lights. Subsequently, our client suffered from an accident-causing condition called "drop foot" and fractured his pelvis. After days of numerous reconstructive surgeries for the debilitating injuries, two plates and six screws were added to his right pelvis. After twenty-four months of intense work by our firm examining the evidence, deposing witnesses and material experts in aid of a courtroom showdown, the insurance company reached a settlement with us just prior to trial for a total amount of $760,000.

Rear-end Collision Causes Heart Damage for Victim:

A passenger sitting in the back seat of a car is struck by another car from behind The passenger, our client, subsequently developed blindness in her right eye. It was later discovered by her Cardiologist that she had suffered a tear in the back portion of her heart due to the rear-end collision accident

After twenty-six months of intense work by our firm examining the examining evidence, deposing witnesses and material experts in aid of a courtroom showdown, the insurance company reached a settlement with us prior to trial for a total amount of $550,000.

Driver injured due to illegal right turn from left lane:

Our client's vehicle was hit by a semi truck due to the trucker negligently attempting to make an illegal right turn from the left lane. The collision caused our client to suffer numerous injuries, causing her to have surgeries on both her shoulder and back. After twenty months of intense work by our firm examining the evidence, deposing witnesses and material experts in aid of a courtroom showdown, the insurance company reached a settlement with us just prior to trial for a total amount of $450,000.

Slip and fall at apartment complex:

Our client was a visitor to an apartment complex slipped in a stairwell that was slippery. There were no lights on the stairway and there were no caution signs in place. Our client was transported via ambulance to Tampa General Hospital for his severe leg injury. Upon arrival in the emergency room department, our client was diagnosed with a right lower leg and ankle fractures. He underwent numerous surgeries due to the original accident and a subsequent infection. We were successful in a just and swift settlement for our client. Due to the amount of the settlement, among other factors, the settlement cannot be disclosed.

Auto accident with shoulder damage:

Our client was stopped for a traffic light and was hit by a driver attempting to make a left turn. Our client suffered a torn rotator-cuff as a result of the collision and had arthroscopic surgery to repair her shoulder. The end result prior to trial was an undisclosed settlement.

Pedestrian wrongful death:

While investigating an accident scene on a highway, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a negligent driver. This case was settled prior to filing suit for policy limits.

Motorcycle accident with finger damage:

While on a motorcycle, our client was hit by a street cleaner who was driving carelessly; our client flew over the handlebars and fractured his left pinkie finger, which required a surgical fusion. This case was settled prior to filing suit for $140,000.

Side collision causing broken jaw and neck surgeries:

Our client was driving and was hit from the side causing her to hit a pole. Due to the collision she suffered a broken jaw and needed to have surgery on her neck. We were successful in a just and swift settlement for our client. The end result prior to trial was an undisclosed settlement.

Breach of security at local Casino Hotel:

While our client was staying as a guest at the Hard Rock Hotel a drunken patron breached the security and was able to enter a hotel room while the patron was sleeping. A fight ensued and our client fought off the intruder and secured him until security arrived. Due to the amount of the settlement, among other factors, the settlement cannot be disclosed.

Slip and Fall due to wet floor of grocery store:

Client went into grocery store to buy milk and slipped on floor that was recently mopped and no warning signs were posted by the stock boy. Client hit the back of her head on the floor. We were successful in a just and swift settlement for our client.