Automobile Accident:
Plaintiff was a widow with five children, three of whom were adopted as special needs foster children. Her husband was killed in a car accident and action was brought against the driver and his insurance company.

Seven figure award secured against driver's insurance company for failure to deal with the plaintiff in "good faith". Family and children will now be provided future education and special needs.

Automobile Accident:
Plaintiffs were heading south on U.S. 1 in Islamorada, Florida Keys, when the driver of a pick-up truck owned by the defendant crossed the center line, striking the plaintiff's car, spinning it around and striking another car head on. Plaintiff spent three months at Jackson Memorial Hospital with heart and head injuries. Case was settled for $4 million.

Medical Malpractice:
Plaintiff sued defendants, two doctors and a hospital, for medical malpractice. Case resulted in a jury award of $900,000, the tenth largest jury award in Miami-Dade County in the year 2000.

Slip and Fall, Premises Liability:
Plaintiff, a security guard hired by defendant, was on duty on the premises when he tripped over a carpet that was loose on the edge while investigating an incident. He suffered torn cartilage in wrist and knee, both of which required surgery. A Miami jury awarded $260,000 for economic and non-economic damages.

Product Liability:
Plaintiff received a partial left knee prosthetic device. Plaintiff alleged that the device broke apart inside his knee, requiring removal of the device and total knee replacement 18 months after the initial surgery, rather than eight to ten years later. Miami Federal Jury awarded the plaintiff $225,000.

Automobile Accident:
Plaintiff suffered injuries to his neck, head, left shoulder and left knee after defendant was accused of running a red traffic light and broadsiding his vehicle, causing it to roll over. Case settled before trial for $100,000.

Premise Liability:
Plaintiff claimed he slipped and fell on water outside of the defendant's restaurant, resulting in injury to his left knee. Case settled before trial for $110,000.

Nursing Home Liability:
Plaintiff claimed defendant improperly cared for decubitus ulcers developed by relative while she was a patient at the nursing home, resulting in her death. Case settled at mediation for $250,000.

Premise Liability:
Plaintiff claimed she slipped and fell on an oily substance at the defendant's store, resulting in injuries to her lower back that required surgery. Case settled before trial for $250,000.

Automobile Accident:
Plaintiff was struck by a car and suffered injuries to his pelvis which required surgery. Case settled before trial for $500,000.

Insurance Disputes over Medical Bills:
Represented hundreds of clients and medical providers against various auto insurance companies. Jury awarded compensation to all clients including payment of attorney fees. Over 25 verdicts against insurance companies in this area of practice.

Friedland Law Group
1430 S. Dixie Highway, #305 • Coral Gables, FL 33146 • 305-661-2008