Sarasota, Florida – The Fernandez Firm Medical Malpractice Attorneys, a leading Florida personal injury law firm, working in conjunction with Coker Law, announced a major courtroom victory after a Sarasota Circuit Court denied an insurance company’s Motion for New Trial and entered a Final Judgment totaling $4,869,300.67 for an injured client.

The case involved a client who suffered a mild traumatic brain injury in a rear-end motor vehicle collision. Prior to trial, the law firm offered to settle the case within the injured client’s $250,000 insurance policy limits. However, the insurance company refused to accept the offer to settle, and thereafter the case proceeded to trial. As a result, the final judgment now exceeds $4.8 million and continues to grow through attorney’s fees and statutory interest until payment is made by the insurer.

“This result demonstrates the importance of standing up for injured clients when insurance companies refuse to act reasonably,” said Frank F. Fernandez III, founding partner of The Fernandez Firm Medical Malpractice Attorneys. “We gave the carrier every opportunity to resolve this matter fairly before trial. Our client suffered a significant brain injury, deserved justice, and we are very pleased the court upheld the jury’s verdict.”

Led by attorneys Frank F. Fernandez III and Jennifer Gentry Fernandez, the firm has built a statewide reputation for securing significant results on behalf of injury victims. Past successes include a $36.7 million medical malpractice verdict in Orlando, a $6.35 million settlement in a Tampa stroke case, a $2.6 million wrongful death recovery, and numerous seven-figure settlements for clients harmed by negligence.

As experienced Tampa personal injury lawyers, the attorneys at The Fernandez Firm emphasize personalized representation and trial readiness. The firm’s legal team believes that insurance companies should be held accountable when they fail to fairly compensate individuals who have suffered life-changing injuries.

“This case highlights why injured victims should seek experienced legal counsel as early as possible,” added Jennifer Gentry Fernandez. “When insurers undervalue legitimate claims, having a skilled trial team can make all the difference.”

The Fernandez Firm Medical Malpractice Attorneys serves clients throughout Florida with offices in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Lakeland, and Orlando. The firm continues to fight for the rights of victims of serious accidents and medical negligence while helping families recover the compensation they deserve.

For more information about The Fernandez Firm Medical Malpractice Attorneys or to schedule a free consultation with a Tampa personal injury lawyer or medical malpractice attorney, visit the firm’s website.

CASE INFORMATION

Sarasota County
Preston Hines v. The Standard Fire Insurance Company
Case No. 2023-CA-1987 NC