Fernandez Law Group

$4.8M

Sexual Abuse / Foster Care Negligence

Settlement for minor children sexually abused after negligent placement in the custody of adults with a verified history of sexual abuse. Involved Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. and The Devereux Foundation, Inc. Uncovered egregious failures including misrepresentations to court, ignoring prior abuse, and failure to monitor case files and background checks. A court ruled no cap on compensatory damages.

$3M

Personal Injury

Settlement for the estate of Sophia Gutierrez, a seven-year-old who was hit by a vehicle leaving elementary school. The case successfully used the Ramon Turnquest School Crossing Guard Act due to insufficient crossing guards and improper allowance of passage.

$3M

Construction Negligence / Premises Liability

Client suffered multiple fractures and surgeries from a three-story fall when a balcony railing at an apartment complex broke. Investigation revealed the complex had prior knowledge of railing issues but failed to make proper repairs.

$2.4M

Products Liability / Motorcycle Accident

A motorcycle malfunctioned, resulting in a single-vehicle accident that caused severe knee injuries requiring multiple surgeries and preventing the client from returning to work. It was proven that the manufacturer had knowledge of similar issues with their motorcycles.

$1.5M

Motorcycle Accident / Insurance Bad Faith

Client's husband died after being struck by a stop sign dislodged by a negligent, uninsured driver. The business insurance policy excluded uninsured motor vehicles. It was determined that the insurance company failed to offer proper coverage as required by Florida law. Settlement exceeded policy coverage.

$1.4M

Truck Accident

Client was involved in a rear-end collision on the Florida Turnpike caused by a negligent tractor trailer driver. The driver and insurance company attempted to blame the client and allege injuries were unrelated. Client sustained back and knee surgeries.