Our Victories

Boating Accidents

Over 7 million dollar verdict | Clearwater, Florida | Pinellas County
The owner of the boat stopped the boat in the channel so her guests could watch some dolphins that were following the boat.  After the boat had been at rest for a period of time, a male passenger dove head first into the murky water to swim with the dolphins.  The man did not realize the boat had drifted into shallow water during the time the boat had been at rest and the murky water made it look like the bottom was not close.  The man suffered a severe spinal cord injury and is now a quadriplegic.  A boating expert testified the boat owner was negligent in failing to educate her passengers on the risks of diving head first into murky water, failing to anchor the boat, failing to warn that the boat had drifted out of the channel markers, and failing to have the proper equipment on the boat.

Automobile Accidents

1 million dollar settlement | Tampa, Florida | Hillsborough County
A woman was driving in the curbside lane of a four way highway when a truck traveling in the opposite direction decided to make a left hand turn in front of her to enter a local restaurant.  Although she had pre existing back problems, her doctors testified her current complaints were the result of this automobile accident.  She underwent a low back discectomy, lamenectomy, and spinal fusion.  She developed post surgical changes that made it very painful to walk.

481,670.451 dollar verdict | Tarpon Springs, Florida | Pinellas County
A woman was stopped in her sport utility vehicle for a school bus when a van rear ended her going approximately 60 miles per hour.  She suffered a herniated disc at C5-6 resulting in neck fusion surgery, a rotator cuff tear in her shoulder that required two surgeries, and tempormandibular jaw joint (TMJ) problems.  The jury awarded her damages for lost wages, past and future medical expenses, and pain and suffering.

$125,000.00 settlement | Sarasota, Florida | Sarasota County
A man was rear ended while driving his automobile.  He suffered a herniated disc in his neck that required spinal fusion surgery of his neck.

For more information about motor vehicle accident injuries and your rights, contact the Distasio Law Firm today!