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MARC A. KAUFMAN & ASSOCIATES PERSONAL INJURY TRIAL ATTORNEYS DRIVERS 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. We recently redesigned our website!!! Please visit us at www.MAKaufman.com. Send us an email with your most recent contact information. You can find our emails listed on our “Contact Us” page. SPRING 2011 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.”

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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.

We recently redesigned our website!!!

Please visit us at www.MAKaufman.com.

Send us an email with your most recent contact information.

You can find our emails listed on our “Contact Us” page.

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