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Verdicts & Settlements
Overview
The attorneys and staff at Goldberg, Racila, D'Alessandro & Noone, LLC place great priority upon the satisfaction of each and every client. Every case is unique, and, as a result, each settlement sum or jury award will be different. The importance of getting the best result possible for each client is where we place our emphasis. Although the following verdicts and settlements certainly do not represent the average results, some of our more recent and larger recoveries are summarized here for your review.
$27,953,357.98
Jury Verdict Auto Accident/Quadriplegia; Lee County
Attorneys Michael Noone and Scot Goldberg represented a young married couple in a case involving devastating injuries to one of the clients. The couple was involved in an automobile accident, which occurred when another driver ran a stop sign and crashed into their vehicle. As a result of the accident, the husband was rendered quadriplegic. Prior to the trial in this case, the highest offer by the defense was $1 Million. At the end of the 3-day trial, the jury returned with a verdict of just under $28 Million. The clients were quoted in the local media as saying, "I think I owe an enormous debt of gratitude to this team" and "I would say that justice has been done". The verdict is believed to be the highest in Lee County history in a case in which a defense was presented on behalf of the at-fault party.
Jury Verdict Auto Accident/Quadriplegia; Lee County
Attorneys Michael Noone and Scot Goldberg represented a young married couple in a case involving devastating injuries to one of the clients. The couple was involved in an automobile accident, which occurred when another driver ran a stop sign and crashed into their vehicle. As a result of the accident, the husband was rendered quadriplegic. Prior to the trial in this case, the highest offer by the defense was $1 Million. At the end of the 3-day trial, the jury returned with a verdict of just under $28 Million. The clients were quoted in the local media as saying, "I think I owe an enormous debt of gratitude to this team" and "I would say that justice has been done". The verdict is believed to be the highest in Lee County history in a case in which a defense was presented on behalf of the at-fault party.
$980,000.00
Settlement Auto Accident/Head trauma, brain injury and severe burns; Lee County
Attorney Scot Goldberg represented a young man who was a passenger in a vehicle that was struck by a cement truck, which made an illegal turn. The car caught on fire and the victim was trapped in the vehicle, sustaining third degree burns over forty percent of his body. He also suffered a brain injury from the severe head trauma at impact, along with fractures to both legs. His treatment included emergency care at the local trauma center, followed by multiple surgeries for skin grafting and months of physical therapy. The client sustained permanent brain damage and scarring over a significant portion of his body as a result of his injuries. The insurance carrier for the cement company had a policy with $1 Million coverage. The carrier offered $250,000.00 to settle the case. Mr. Goldberg responded by notifying the insurance carrier that if it did not pay its limits within 20 days, he would be forced to file a lawsuit against the cement company. On the 19th day, the carrier paid $980,000.00 in settlement of the claim.
Settlement Auto Accident/Head trauma, brain injury and severe burns; Lee County
Attorney Scot Goldberg represented a young man who was a passenger in a vehicle that was struck by a cement truck, which made an illegal turn. The car caught on fire and the victim was trapped in the vehicle, sustaining third degree burns over forty percent of his body. He also suffered a brain injury from the severe head trauma at impact, along with fractures to both legs. His treatment included emergency care at the local trauma center, followed by multiple surgeries for skin grafting and months of physical therapy. The client sustained permanent brain damage and scarring over a significant portion of his body as a result of his injuries. The insurance carrier for the cement company had a policy with $1 Million coverage. The carrier offered $250,000.00 to settle the case. Mr. Goldberg responded by notifying the insurance carrier that if it did not pay its limits within 20 days, he would be forced to file a lawsuit against the cement company. On the 19th day, the carrier paid $980,000.00 in settlement of the claim.
$926,767.29
Settlement Auto Accident/neck and back injuries; Charlotte County
Attorneys Ray Racila and Michael Noone were involved in a case in which a woman and her mother-in-law were both seriously injured when a driver ran a stop sign, resulting in a "T-bone" type collision. The young woman suffered neck and back injuries which required four surgeries, and she was left unable to work in her chosen profession for the remainder of her life. The insurance companies involved in the case initially displayed reluctance to make any meaningful offers to resolve the case; however, Mr. Racila and Mr. Noone presented compelling information which convinced the insurance companies to pay a total of almost $1 Million in settlement of the case, thus supplying funds to pay the ladies' past medical bills and compensate them for their pain and suffering, as well as providing the young woman with money for her future loss of earnings. The insurance companies involved in the case initially displayed reluctance to make any meaningful offers to resolve the case; however, Mr. Racila and Mr. Noone presented compelling information which convinced the insurance companies to pay a total of almost $1 Million in settlement of the case, thus supplying funds to pay the ladies' past medical bills and compensate them for their pain and suffering, as well as providing the young woman with money for her future loss of earnings.
Settlement Auto Accident/neck and back injuries; Charlotte County
Attorneys Ray Racila and Michael Noone were involved in a case in which a woman and her mother-in-law were both seriously injured when a driver ran a stop sign, resulting in a "T-bone" type collision. The young woman suffered neck and back injuries which required four surgeries, and she was left unable to work in her chosen profession for the remainder of her life. The insurance companies involved in the case initially displayed reluctance to make any meaningful offers to resolve the case; however, Mr. Racila and Mr. Noone presented compelling information which convinced the insurance companies to pay a total of almost $1 Million in settlement of the case, thus supplying funds to pay the ladies' past medical bills and compensate them for their pain and suffering, as well as providing the young woman with money for her future loss of earnings. The insurance companies involved in the case initially displayed reluctance to make any meaningful offers to resolve the case; however, Mr. Racila and Mr. Noone presented compelling information which convinced the insurance companies to pay a total of almost $1 Million in settlement of the case, thus supplying funds to pay the ladies' past medical bills and compensate them for their pain and suffering, as well as providing the young woman with money for her future loss of earnings.
$743,225.55
Settlement Auto Accident/Multiple injuries; Collier County
Attorney Michael Noone and Jerome Sico represented a law enforcement officer who was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in injuries to her neck, low back, both wrists, right shoulder, and left knee. The severe multiple injuries necessitated several surgeries and ultimately left the officer unable to continue her career. Prior to even requesting a trial date, the attorneys successfully negotiated a settlement for more than $500,000.00. Thereafter, through separate negotiations, they were able to come to an agreement with the workers' compensation insurance company whereby they obtained a significant reduction in the amount the officer was required to repay to the insurance company for the benefits they had paid out on her behalf.
Settlement Auto Accident/Multiple injuries; Collier County
Attorney Michael Noone and Jerome Sico represented a law enforcement officer who was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in injuries to her neck, low back, both wrists, right shoulder, and left knee. The severe multiple injuries necessitated several surgeries and ultimately left the officer unable to continue her career. Prior to even requesting a trial date, the attorneys successfully negotiated a settlement for more than $500,000.00. Thereafter, through separate negotiations, they were able to come to an agreement with the workers' compensation insurance company whereby they obtained a significant reduction in the amount the officer was required to repay to the insurance company for the benefits they had paid out on her behalf.
$500,000.00
Settlement Auto Accident/partially severed foot; Hendry County
Attorneys Scot Goldberg and Michael Noone represented a young wife and mother who was a passenger in a vehicle being driven by her husband when the at-fault party made a left turn directly into the path of the victim's vehicle. As a result of the crash, the woman's foot was nearly severed at the ankle. This injury required multiple surgeries done by a leading orthopedic specialist, followed by a lengthy period of physical therapy and the use of multiple ambulatory aids to enable the woman to walk again. After filing suit in the case and proceeding toward trial, the insurance carrier agreed to pay their policy limits of $500,000.00.
Settlement Auto Accident/partially severed foot; Hendry County
Attorneys Scot Goldberg and Michael Noone represented a young wife and mother who was a passenger in a vehicle being driven by her husband when the at-fault party made a left turn directly into the path of the victim's vehicle. As a result of the crash, the woman's foot was nearly severed at the ankle. This injury required multiple surgeries done by a leading orthopedic specialist, followed by a lengthy period of physical therapy and the use of multiple ambulatory aids to enable the woman to walk again. After filing suit in the case and proceeding toward trial, the insurance carrier agreed to pay their policy limits of $500,000.00.
$480,000.00
Settlement Auto Accident/Multiple trauma, including rib, right hip and pelvic fractures; head injury; neck and right wrist; Lee County
Attorney Scot Goldberg handled a case in which the victim was a passenger in a vehicle that was turning left when it was struck by another vehicle, which, while traveling at an excessive rate of speed, violated the right of way of the victim and caused a major crash. The victim was admitted to the local trauma center and underwent surgery for repair of hip and pelvic fractures. She then underwent several months of physical therapy and suffered life-threatening complications from her injuries. The initial offer from the insurance company for the at-fault party was $40,000.00. However, after being presented with a synopsis of the victim's case at mediation, the case was settled for $480,000.00.
Settlement Auto Accident/Multiple trauma, including rib, right hip and pelvic fractures; head injury; neck and right wrist; Lee County
Attorney Scot Goldberg handled a case in which the victim was a passenger in a vehicle that was turning left when it was struck by another vehicle, which, while traveling at an excessive rate of speed, violated the right of way of the victim and caused a major crash. The victim was admitted to the local trauma center and underwent surgery for repair of hip and pelvic fractures. She then underwent several months of physical therapy and suffered life-threatening complications from her injuries. The initial offer from the insurance company for the at-fault party was $40,000.00. However, after being presented with a synopsis of the victim's case at mediation, the case was settled for $480,000.00.
