One Million Dollar Settlement
Thomas & Lawrence was hired by the estate of a local teenager who was
tragically killed in an accident. Although the persons responsible for
the accident carried liability insurance, the insurance company claimed that
the type of accident was not covered under the policy. Our attorneys
prevailed by demonstrating that the insurer’s position made no sense as
its construction of the insurance policy language would result in no insurance
coverage for almost every conceivable type of accident, making the insurance
which was paid for essentially worthless. The wrongful death case was settled
for the full amount of the insurance policy limits.
Another Appellate Victory Following oral argument, the First District Court of Appeal upheld a jury verdict in favor of our client. At trial, Thomas and Lawrence successfully convinced the jury that the defendant was 100% at fault for an auto accident. The Court of Appeals rejected the defendant's argument that our client should have been found to be at least partially at fault for the accident. Because of the Court of Appeal's ruling, our client has received the full amount of her judgment plus interest. $1,500,000.00 Settlement Reached Our client suffered significant injury in an accident that left her permanently disabled. Thanks to the settlement, she will be able to get top-rated medical care for her on-going problems. As a working mother and wife, the settlement will also help to replace her permanent loss of wages. Thomas & Lawrence Wins Trial. A Duval County jury returned a verdict in excess of $235,000.00 in favor of our client injured in an automobile accident that occurred on Jacksonville’s westside. Our client was eastbound on 103rd Street. The other driver was traveling westbound and was attempting to make a left turn across the eastbound lanes of traffic. That driver failed to yeild to our client’s oncoming vehicle resulting in a nearly head-on collision. Our client suffered fractures to both bones in her lower right leg, requiring surgery for the implantation of a steel rod. Prior to trial the defendant offered $130,000.00 to settle the case. Thomas & Lawrence wins appeal. Our client, a local oncologist, was sued by his former employer, the University of Florida, for allegedly violating a non-compete agreement. Thomas & Lawrence won the case by proving that the University had no legitimate business interest in preventing the doctor from continuing to work for a different employer. The University appealed, and the appellate court upheld our client's victory. |
Thomas & Lawrence, P.A.
As we represent clients throughout Northeast Florida, and because we often represent persons with physical disabilities or injuries, we will be more than happy to meet you at your home or near where you live. Directions to our office from North of Jacksonville: Take I-95 South across the Fuller Warren Bridge over the St. Johns River. After crossing the river, take the "Hendricks Avenue" exit off of I-95. Take a left onto Hendricks Avenue, Hendricks will turn to your left where it becomes Riverplace Boulevard, our building will be on your left approximately four-tenths of a mile from I-95. The entrance to the parking garage will be just before you reach the building.
Take I-10 East until it ends at I-95, take I-95 South across the Fuller Warren Bridge over the St. Johns River. After crossing the river, take the "Hendricks Avenue" exit off of I-95. Take a left onto Hendricks Avenue, Hendricks will turn to your left where it becomes Riverplace Boulevard, our building will be on your left approximately four-tenths of a mile from I-95. The entrance to the parking garage will be just before you reach the building. Directions to our office from the Southside/Beaches:: Take I-95 North. As you near downtown stay in the far right lane. Turn off of I-95 at the "Prudential Street" exit. Do not turn onto Prudential, instead travel straight until you reach Riverplace Boulevard. Take a right on Riverplace Boulevard. Our building is .15 miles down Riverplace Boulevard on your left. The entrance to the parking garage is just past the building. Directions to our office from Arlington:: Take the Arlington Expressway, crossing the St. Johns River via the Matthews bridge. After crossing the river continue straight and exit the expressway onto Adams Street. Continue straight on Adams Street until it intersects with Main Street. Take a left on Main Street and cross the St. Johns River via the Main Street Bridge. Take the very first exit after crossing the river. The first intersection you come to will be Riverplace Boulevard, take a left onto Riverplace Boulevard, our building is approximately one-tenth of a mile down Riverplace Boulevard on your left. The entrance to the parking garage is just past the building. If you need further directions, please do not hesitate to call (904) 632-0077. |
