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$29 Million DUI Car Accident Crash Jury Verdict Vero Beach

GCF Trial Team Secures $29 Million Verdict in DUI Crash Case

Our trial team with Jason Odom and David Carter, recently achieved a significant milestone: a $29 million jury verdict in a DUI wrongful death case in Indian River County. 

Holding Drunk Drivers Accountable in Vero Beach

This case arose from a devastating crash on A1A caused by a drunk driver traveling at excessive speed with a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit. Tragically, our client lost her husband as a result of the collision.

This verdict is about more than numbers. It is about holding drunk drivers accountable and standing up for our neighbors when it matters most.

Strength of Teamwork

This result was made possible through the tireless efforts of our attorneys and staff. From trial preparation to courtroom advocacy, every member of the team played a role in seeking justice for our client.

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PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENTS

A 52 year old man arrived at a hospital ER with a UTI, resulting in negligent, non-emergency intubation that caused the catastrophic anoxic brain injury leading to his death. After a trial involving complex medical and technical issues relating to critical care medicine, infectious disease, hospital administration, and electronic medical record systems, the family obtained a wrongful death settlement of $31.9 million.

Trial arising from failure to diagnosis colon perforation after a laparoscopic hysterectomy surgery causing permanent injury to the Plaintiff. After a three week trial a Martin County jury rejected the Defendants’ position finding the hospital 70% responsible for Mrs. Moore’s damages and the physician 30% responsible. The award included just over $600,000 for past medical expenses, $370,000 in future medical care, and non-economic damages of almost $2 million.

A Brevard County Jury awarded Plaintiff $6.4M against Defendant State Farm, following an accident that resulted in numerous catastrophic orthopedic injuries, including a below knee amputation of the Plaintiff’s left leg. Contact an accident attorney near me for a free consultation of your legal options

Plaintiff was operating a small motorcycle/scooter when a 91 year old man turned left in front of him hitting him essentially head on. As a result of the collision, the Plaintiff sustained catastrophic injuries to his lower body, including snapped femurs and fractures to the spine and pelvis. After a two week trial the Indian River County jury returned an award totaling $9.381 million.

Plaintiff was driving his tractor trailer on a single lane highway when hit head on by the defendant negligently operating his semi-truck. As a direct result the plaintiff suffered bodily injury and continuing pain and suffering. Circuit court 19 awarded plaintiff damages in the amount of $2,899,898.60.

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