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Gould Cooksey Fennell Case Makes National News

May 26, 2021
Gould Cooksey Fennell

The tragic medical malpractice case of GCF client Toshuua Hughes is making national headlines. In the articles published by the Daily Mail and TC Palm, GCF attorney David Carter outlines the details of Toshuua’s catastrophic injury and the legal battle that has ensued. Click one of the links below to read the article:

The Daily Mail

TC Palm

David M. Carter has been a partner at Gould Cooksey Fennell since 1996. He founded and chairs the firm’s Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Group. Mr. Carter is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Florida Bar. He has been included in the Best Lawyers in America rankings since 2012. This publication has twice named him Personal Injury Plaintiff’s Lawyer of the Year for Central Florida.

GCF’s Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Group

Since 1955, Gould Cooksey Fennell has been fighting for the proposition that the court system is here to protect everyone, not just the rich and powerful. Our award winning medical malpractice and personal injury attorneys are recodnized in publications such as Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, Best Lawyers, U.S. News and World Report, and more. We work tirelessly to assure justice for each and every client. If you or someone you know has a legal concern regarding medical malpractice, wrongful death, or personal injury, Contact Us.

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Gould Cooksey Fennell (GCF) has proudly served Vero Beach, Indian River County, and the Treasure Coast for more than 70 years. As one of the region’s most respected law firms, GCF provides trusted legal representation in personal injury law, medical malpractice, estate planning and tax law, and real estate law. Our attorneys have secured multi-million dollar verdicts for accident victims and families while holding negligent parties accountable, and we also provide skilled guidance in estate planning, tax strategies, wills, trusts, and asset protection. In addition, our real estate team assists clients with residential and commercial transactions, closings, and property matters throughout the Treasure Coast. For generations, clients have turned to GCF for local knowledge, proven results, and a commitment to the community.

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