A sampling of current and past cases

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Bike accident claim for $2,000,000 being pursued

The lawyers of the Umansky Law Firm are currently representing a client who was injured while riding his bicycle on a sidewalk in Orlando. After a thorough investigation, it was uncovered that a construction company had torn up this particular sidewalk without a permit. The company had not used any type of barricade to protect the public from this dangerous condition that they had created. The client’s accident resulted in serious physical injuries to him, including a fractured arm. The lawyers at the Umansky Law Firm are currently pursuing a claim against this construction company for $2,000,000 in insurance coverage.

Neck injury from auto accident awarded $275,000

The Umansky Law Firm represented a retired executive that suffered severe injuries as a result of an automobile accident. Before the accident, the client was under the care of a cardiologist for a pre-existing heart condition. Due to the injuries he suffered during the accident the client had to undergo neck surgery. After the surgery, while in the post-operation area, the client suffered a heart attack. The insurance company argued that the client had pre-existing degenerative changes in his spine and was in his late sixties. After thorough investigation and negotiation, the lawyers at the Umansky Law Firm convinced the insurance company that the stress of the neck surgery caused the heart attack and that the neck surgery was directly related to the accident. The client was awarded $275,000 in full coverage limits from the fault insurance company and from the client’s uninsured motorist insurer.

Insurance offered $4,000. We got $300,000.

The head of a local government agency was the at fault driver in a T-bone collision with a client of the Umansky Law Firm. The client, a very colorful man, has been in and out of jail numerous times. In light of his history, the insurance company offered $4,000. They felt that the client was a crook and would make a horrible witness. However, the lawyers of the Umansky Law Firm disagreed. The firm holds a belief that everyone deserves adequate compensation for injuries sustained due to negligence of another party, no matter who you are. A suit was filed and after several years of litigation, the claim was settled with the client for $300,000 for full policy limits.

We are pursuing claim for trucker under $1,000,000 policy

A local truck driver found himself on the wrong end of a bad crash. A tourist in a rental vehicle was found to be at fault for the accident. The truck driver hired the Umansky Law Firm to represent him on his claim against the other driver. Due to the accident, the client suffered severe physical injuries. His doctors recommended neck surgery and told the client he could be out of work for months. After the client received a settlement from his worker’s compensation, the Umansky Law Firm filed a lawsuit to obtain additional monies for our client under the at-fault driver’s $1,000,000 automobile policy.

Auto accident settled before trial for $700,000

The Umansky Law Firm took the case of a professional fundraiser who was involved in an automobile accident. The client came to a stop in a left turn lane and was rear-ended by a large commercial cement truck. Due to the accident, the client suffered severe neck injuries for which she needed surgery. The insurance company refused to make the client a settlement offer. They argued that the client had previously received medical treatment for her neck just months before the accident. After the insurance company’s refusal, the Umansky Law Firm filed suit and prosecuted her claim. The lawyers at the Umansky Law Firm presented persuasive evidence from two neurosurgeons, a Ph.D. Economist, and a Ph.D vocational rehabilitation expert. These experts testified as to the client’s devastating physical injuries, her resulting lost wages, and loss in future income. The case was settled before trial for $700,000.

$1,000,000 policy limit case noticed for trial after insurance company refuses to make reasonable offer

The Umansky Law Firm represents a long time local government worker in her automobile accident claim. At the time of the accident, the client was a passenger in a vehicle when it was hit by a garbage truck. The truck backed into the vehicle. The client suffered severe wrist injuries that were a direct result from her bracing herself against the dashboard upon impact. The client underwent surgery on both wrists. The lawyers of the Umansky Law Firm filed suit on the company after they made an inadequate offer to the client. The policy had a limit of $1,000,000 and is currently set for trial.

College student recovers $130,000

A college student and former cheerleader hired the Umansky Law Firm to represent her in a automobile accident case. The client was injured when another driver turned left in front of the client resulting in a collision. This accident caused the client to sustain a meniscus tear in her knee for which she underwent surgery. The Umansky Law Firm settled with the at fault driver for $25,000, which was the full bodily injury limit on her policy. The lawyers felt that the offer made by the insurer was inadequate for the client’s injuries and decided to file suit. Shortly after a court ordered mediation, the Umansky Law Firm was able to recover an additional $105,000 for the client.

Bankruptcy not stopping us

The Umansky Law firm is currently representing a government clerk who slipped and fell down a flight of stairs at a beach resort on Memorial Day weekend. After investigation it was determined that the fall was caused by uneven steps, poor lighting, and numerous other building code violations. Unfortunately, the client’s vacation turned into a nightmare. Due to her fall, the client sustained a fractured leg and surgery was performed. The Umansky Law Firm demanded payment to the client. After the building owner made an inadequate offer, the lawyers decided to file suit. In order to avoid responsibility for the accident, the building owner filed bankruptcy. The lawyers at the Umansky Law Firm subsequently filed a claim in the bankruptcy court to protect the rights of the client and are on the sidelines waiting for the bankruptcy to discharge so that the lawyers can again pursue a claim in state court against the building owner’s insurance proceeds of $1,000,000.

Rear-end case resolved for $465,000 before trial

While on the job in the transportation business, a client of the Umansky Law Firm was rear-ended. Due to the accident, the client was seriously injured which resulted in the client having lower back surgery. As a result of the mounting bills, the client’s worker’s compensation carrier filed a lien in the amount of $460,000 against our client’s potential insurance recovery. The lawyers convinced the workers comp carrier to reduce their lien to less than $60,000. After getting an inadequate offer on the case, the lawyers of the Umansky Law Firm filed suit against the at fault driver of the accident to seek additional monies that the client was rightly owed. The case resolved before trial for $465,000.

Over $250,000 sought in trip and fall litigation

The Umansky Law Firm is currently in litigation on behalf of a client that was injured due to the failure of several different property owners to maintain their property. The client was doing a little home improvement shopping. The client tripped over a large bump in the parking lot. After investigation, it was found that the large bump was almost the same color as the parking lot surface. The bump was being used as a drainage pipe taking water off a nearby roof. Due to the accident, the client had to endure hip surgery, months of in house, intensive rehabilitation, and upon release from physical rehab had to live with a family member due to his condition and inability to take care of himself. The lawyers determined the proper at-fault defendants and filed a demand against them for their failure to provide a safe passage for customers on their premises. None of the named defendants have stepped up and taken responsibility for the injuries that the client sustained. The Umansky Law Firm has since filed suit and is pursuing a claim against the defendants in excess of $250,000.

Seeking $2,000,000 justice for construction worker injured on the job

The Umansky Law Firm took the case of a young father who was a construction worker and was injured while on the job. The client’s injury was sustained while working on a new home construction. After investigation, the lawyers at the Umansky Law Firm determined that the construction company had failed to install a barricade on the second floor of the new home to keep the workers safe. Due to this negligence, the client fell and sustained serious injuries. The client fractured his leg and had to undergo two surgeries due to the accident. Because of the surgeries the client, his family’s primary wage earner, missed many months of work. The Umansky Law Firm demanded that the named defendant’s take responsibility for their negligence, but they refused. The lawyers have filed suit and are vigorously pursuing a claim against their $2,000,000 insurance coverage.

We will not stop at $50,000 unless we have to

The Umansky Law Firm took the case for a family whose father was killed by a drunk driver. The deceased, our client, was a married father of three children. While driving on Interstate 4, the client was rear-ended, forcing his car into the guardrail, and causing the car to flip over. The client died immediately on the scene. The drunk driver only had $50,000 in insurance coverage and was seriously underinsured for the accident. Currently, the lawyers of the Umansky Law Firm are investigating possible claims against the bars and casinos that served alcohol to this underage drunk driver. The lawyers strongly believe that it is important to explore all options to ensure that the client’s family is taken care of in the future.

Litigation against the church

The Umansky Law Firm is currently representing a successful businessman who was molested over thirty years ago by a choir director at a church. The lawyers have filed suit against the church and are seeking over $1,000,000 to compensate our client for the emotional and psychological scars that he has had to live with and that he still endures to this day.

Drunk driving accident settled for $60,000 for minor injuries

A hospital administrator hired the Umansky Law Firm to represent her when she was injured in an automobile accident caused by a drunk driver. The client suffered only minor injuries. The lawyers of the Umansky Law Firm were able to resolve her case for $60,000. The lawyers at the Umansky Law Firm were able to obtain full limits ($50,000) from the drunk driver’s insurance but then demanded and obtained an additional $10,000 from the drunk driver.

Disc settled prior to trial for $100,000

The Umansky Law Firm took the case of a real estate agent who was rear-ended. The at-fault driver fled the scene but was later tracked down and ticketed for the accident. The client sustained neck and back injuries that were relatively minor, but still had lost wages as a sales representative. The Umansky Law Firm demanded compensation for the client. When the insurance company made an inadequate offer, a suit was filed against the at fault driver. After much investigation, the lawyers discovered that the at-fault driver was a sex offender. The case settled prior to trial for $100,000.

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