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MARC A. KAUFMAN & ASSOCIATES PERSONAL INJURY TRIAL ATTORNEYS
DRIVER’S NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF A VAN
INJURES PASSENGERS AND RESULTS IN
$3,300,000 SETTLEMENT BEFORE TRIAL Marc A. Kaufman & Associates has obtained a settlement of
$3,300,000 for a mentally challenged gentleman who suffered a partial
amputation of his nose with complete exposure of his nasal cartilages.
He suffered a large avulsion type laceration to his right nares with loss
of significant soft tissue, a transection of his columella and an open
nasal fracture. The injuries to his nose necessitated surgical
reattachment, which required an open reduction for the nasal fracture.
Further, our client also sustained several injuries to his abdomen,
including blunt abdominal trauma, intra-abdominal injury confirmed on
CT Scan, mesenteric tear of the distal small bowel, and traumatic
abdominal hernia. He had to undergo complex surgical procedures
including exploratory laparotomy, small bowel re-section, right
hemicolectomy, and repair of the traumatic hernia.
In addition to his physical difficulties, our client suffered cognitive,
behavioral, and emotional changes which further complicated his life
and the lives of his family members. As a result, our client now takes
medication for antipsychotic behavior and hypertension as a result of the
trauma from the accident.
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SPRING 2011
The Personal Injury Team
MIAMI 2255 GLADES RD, STE 324A
BOCA RATON, FL 33431
P: (561) 997-5600
F: (561) 997-5660
FORT LAUDERDALE 350 E LAS OLAS BLVD, STE 970
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301
P: (954) 838-8880
F: (954) 838-1388
WWW.MAKAUFMAN.COM
BOCA RATON 2665 S BAYSHORE DR, STE 900
COCONUT GROVE, FL 33133
P: (305) 688-8100
F: (305) 688-8688
MARC A. KAUFMAN, ESQ.
“We were very pleased with the outcome of this
case,” said Marc A. Kaufman. “We were retained by
our client on the day of his automobile accident and
immediately involved ourselves with overseeing his
medical care. We quickly established that the
automobile accident was caused by the negligence of
the driver of the van that our client was riding in and
we were able to confirm the limits of available
insurance coverage. We were satisfied that our client
received the best medical care possible from highly
regarded physicians here in our community. After
the case settled, we introduced our client’s family to
a private bank whose staff has experience working
with people and families who have special needs
with regard to ongoing medical care and the need for
financial independence. The settlement has left our
client very well protected financially. The money
has been put into managed accounts, which will
provide for our client and his future medical needs
for the rest of his life.”
MARC A. KAUFMAN & ASSOCIATES PERSONAL INJURY TRIAL ATTORNEYS
SPRING 2011
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY Traumatic brain injury (TBI), or simply head injury, occurs when a sudden
trauma causes damage to the brain. TBI can result when the head suddenly
and violently hits an object, such as in a rear end collision, or more often in
a head on collision. Symptoms of a TBI can be mild, moderate, or severe,
depending on the extent of the damage to the brain.
Often people who are injured in automobile accidents do not realize they
have suffered a head injury. If recognized early, there is much that can be
done to lessen the symptoms and return the person to pre-injury state.
Over the years we have dealt with many people who had head injuries, but
went undiagnosed. A neuropsychologist can administer tests that accurately
diagnose this type of injury. It is important for people who have been in an
accident to get treatment if they have suffered a head injury and not to let it
go untreated. If you or a loved one suspects that they may have suffered a
TBI, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can help you.
MIAMI 2255 GLADES RD, STE 324A
BOCA RATON, FL 33431
P: (561) 997-5600
F: (561) 997-5660
FORT LAUDERDALE 350 E LAS OLAS BLVD, STE 970
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301
P: (954) 838-8880
F: (954) 838-1388
WWW.MAKAUFMAN.COM
BOCA RATON 2665 S BAYSHORE DR, STE 900
COCONUT GROVE, FL 33133
P: (305) 688-8100
F: (305) 688-8688
www.Kafuman.com
JOSEPH P. DISCEPOLA, ESQ.
Marc A. Kaufman & Associates recently hired
Joseph P. Discepola as a new associate. Joseph grew
up in New Jersey and received his B.S. in Finance
and CPA Accounting from New York University’s
Stern School of Business. He worked as a foreign
exchange controller at Goldman Sachs & Co. in New
York City before attending the JD/MBA program at
the University of Miami, where he graduated with
honors in 2009.
Joseph clerked at Marc A. Kaufman & Associates
during his last two years of graduate school and
began working full time as an associate after passing
the FL and NJ Bar Exams in the fall of 2009. He
continues to work closely with Marc A. Kaufman on
all litigation matters in an effort to bring about the
best possible results for our clients.
In addition to practicing law, Joseph is also active in
the community. He serves on the Education
Advisory Board for the City of Fort Lauderdale, he
belongs to the Broward and Dade County Bar
Associations, Emerge Broward, and the University
of Miami Alumni Club of Broward County.
MARC A. KAUFMAN & ASSOCIATES PERSONAL INJURY TRIAL ATTORNEYS
SPRING 2011
REPRESENTATIVE VERDICTS & SETTLEMENTS Pedestrian struck by automobile causing traumatic brain injury to unborn child:
Settlement for policy limits of $5,000,000
Automobile accident causing amputation of nose and loss of 1/3 of large intestine:
Settlement of $3,300,000
Construction site accident resulting in multiple lower extremity fractures:
Jury verdict of $3,100,000
Medical malpractice of Ob/Gyn and nursing staff of local hospital causing death of
pregnant woman from failure to monitor preeclampsia: Settlement of $2,000,000
Low impact rear end automobile accident causing traumatic brain injury:
Settlement for policy limits of $1,000,000
Medical malpractice of Ophthalmologist causing loss of sight following cataract
surgery at eye clinic: Settlement for policy limits of $1,000,000
Truck driver injured when a forklift operator negligently loaded steel columns onto his
truck causing them to slide off onto our client. Settlement of $750,000
US Postal Worker was injured when a plane crash landed in the neighborhood where
she was delivering mail. Settlement of $350,000
SIX REASONS WHY YOU NEED UNINSURED
MOTORIST (UM) COVERAGE
1. More than 50% of drivers on Florida roads have little or minimal insurance.
2. Many Florida drivers have no auto insurance at all.
3. With UM coverage, your own insurance company may pay for bodily injuries you or
your passengers suffer when the other driver is at fault and has no insurance or too little
insurance to cover all of your damages.
4. You are the victim of a hit-and-run accident.
5. Although UM coverage is not mandatory in Florida, it is a relatively inexpensive
safeguard.
6. In Florida, Personal Injury Protection (PIP), or no-fault, benefits carry only a
$10,000 limit. So there may be instances when your no-fault benefits will not cover a
loss in full.
MIAMI 2255 GLADES RD, STE 324A
BOCA RATON, FL 33431
P: (561) 997-5600
F: (561) 997-5660
FORT LAUDERDALE 350 E LAS OLAS BLVD, STE 970
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301
P: (954) 838-8880
F: (954) 838-1388
WWW.MAKAUFMAN.COM
BOCA RATON 2665 S BAYSHORE DR, STE 900
COCONUT GROVE, FL 33133
P: (305) 688-8100
F: (305) 688-8688
WE ARE ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU
When a person or a family is seriously injured
in a seemingly larger-than-life situation, we
offer them hope and promise of fair treatment
and compensation for harm.
Victims of a person’s or business’s negligence
may be so injured, upset, confused, or
traumatized that they cannot speak out for
themselves. That’s when we become their
voice.
We will bring our experience, resources, and
most importantly, our passion and heartfelt
concern to bear for those harmed by insensitive
wrongdoers to compensate them for the harm
they have suffered.
In consultation with our clients, we may
recommend several alternate paths to injury-
case resolution. However, when circumstances
call for it, we will represent our clients in court,
presenting evidence in the case to judges and
jurors in a convincing manner to help them
perceive victims’ plights as the victims
themselves feel them.
MARC A. KAUFMAN & ASSOCIATES PERSONAL INJURY TRIAL ATTORNEYS
REFERRALS
We want you to think of us as your law firm.
If you have legal matters that need attention, please let us know.
If we cannot handle the matter, we will refer you to a competent
firm that can.
Please feel free to refer us to your family, friends, and neighbors for
their legal needs. We welcome the opportunity to help.
Please visit us at www.MAKaufman.com.
Send us an email with your most recent contact information.
You can find our email addresses listed on our “Contact Us” page.
MIAMI 2255 GLADES RD, STE 324A
BOCA RATON, FL 33431
P: (561) 997-5600
F: (561) 997-5660
FORT LAUDERDALE 350 E LAS OLAS BLVD, STE 970
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301
P: (954) 838-8880
F: (954) 838-1388
WWW.MAKAUFMAN.COM
BOCA RATON 2665 S BAYSHORE DR, STE 900
COCONUT GROVE, FL 33133
P: (305) 688-8100
F: (305) 688-8688
350 E LAS OLAS BLVD
SUITE 970
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301
P: (954) 838-8880
F: (954) 838-1388
WWW.MAKAUFMAN.COM