Jose Pete Font and Deniz Cankaya (Broward/Ft. Lauderdale, FL) (Automobile Liability/PIP) obtained a defense verdict after a multi-day trial for State Farm. Pursuant to an assignment of benefits, the Plaintiff sought payment of PIP benefits for a course of chiropractic treatment that was allegedly rendered in relation to a motor vehicle accident that occurred on… Read More
Shandy Rachel Garrison v. Estate of Eugene Phillips
Thomas G. Nance (Charlotte, NC) (Automobile Liability) obtained a defense verdict in Shandy Rachel Garrison v. Estate of Eugene Phillips. The case involved a minor motor vehicle accident in 2008, from which Plaintiff claimed chronic, permanent injuries to her neck, back, elbow and migraines. Plaintiff applied for Social Security disability 1 year after the accident… Read More
Plaintiff (chiropractic clinic) v State Farm
Jose Pete Font and Deniz Cankaya (Broward/Ft. Lauderdale, FL) (Automobile Liability/PIP) obtained a dismissal in a case for State Farm. Plaintiff was a chiropractic clinic, who per an assignment of benefits sought PIP benefits from State Farm in relation to a course of care that they allegedly provided to State Farm’s insured and her five… Read More
Plaintiff v State Farm (claim for PIP benefits )
Jose Pete Font and Jaime Martin (Broward/Ft. Lauderdale, FL) (Automobile Liability/PIP). In this claim for PIP benefits State Farm prevailed in arbitration shortly before trial. Although the arbitrator’s signed award was not served until the following day, Plaintiff’s counsel filed the motion for trial de novo on the day of the arbitration because of an… Read More
Strickland v. May (defense verdict)
Kenneth Amos and William Gula (Gulf Coast/St. Petersburg, FL) (Automobile Liability) obtained a defense verdict despite Defendant admitting fault for the accident. Plaintiff, who was making a claim for personal injuries, which included past medical bills, future medical bills, and pain and suffering, was rear-ended by Defendant at dusk shortly after a rain storm. After… Read More