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• A woman recovered a $345,000 settlement after her husband died as a result of a perforated bladder caused during or after prostate surgery. Click here to read more about this case in one of our newsletters.
  
  
• A 75-year-old man recovered $313,202 for a rotator cuff injury suffered in an elevator accident. Click here to read more about this case.
  
  
• An 85-year-old woman recovered a $300,000 settlement against a nursing home for negligent treatment resulting in dehydration, sepsis, osteomyelitis, cellulitis, and stage IV decubitus skin ulcers. Click here to read more about this case in one of our newsletters.
  
  
• A construction worker received a $250,000 product liability settlement for injuries he suffered when a concrete pumping boom collapsed and hit him on the back, causing a herniated disk. Click here to read an article about this case.
  
  
• A 12-year-old girl died after her pediatrician failed to diagnose her with myocarditis, inflammation of the heart, after complaining of chest pains and indigestion. When her family discovered the pediatrician had limited insurance coverage, they settled for the $240,000 policy limit. Click here to read more about this case in one of our newsletters.
  
  
• Injuries sustained by auto accident victims resulted in recovery of $200,000 in settlements. Click here to read more about these cases in one of our newsletters.
  
  
• A victim who tripped and fell in a church parking lot recovered $200,000 for her injuries with the help of a meteorologist. Click here to read more about this case in one of our newsletters.
  
  
• A 35-year-old man suffered a cervical spine injury after an improperly installed air curtain fell on him. This case was settled after mediation for $162,500.00. Click here to read more about this case.
  
  
• The family of a 71-year-old man who died from head injuries suffered after falling off his porch recovered a $150,000 settlement against the owner of the premises. Click here to read more about this case from Jury Trials and Tribulations, Inc.
  
  
• A woman who suffered a severe burn and permanent scar on her face recovered a $95,000 settlement against the surgeon who left a cauterizing instrument near her lip during gallbladder surgery. Click here or here to read more about this case from one of our newsletters and from Dade County.
  
  
• Minor child recovered a confidential settlement against a local school board for failing to protect her from sexual assault and battery committed by other elementary school students. Click here to read more about this case in one of our newsletters.
  
  
• A 22-year-old man who was shot inside the Pinecrest Stir Crazy Lounge pursued a claim against the establishment for failing to have adequate security. Click Here to read more about this case.