Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel, PLLC

$1.9M

Bicycle Accident

Client sustained significant orthopedic injuries when struck by a car while riding his bicycle. Elderly driver turned directly into client. Client needed four surgeries. Helmet saved him from brain injury.

$1.8M

Wrongful Death

Parents of a 32-year-old son who died. No economic loss, but tremendous emotional loss. Confidentiality agreement prevents sharing details of this hard fought, precedent-setting case.

$1.3M

Pedestrian Accident

Client was struck by a car while crossing the street, thrown 25 feet, rendered unconscious, and sustained devastating injuries. An elderly driver turned left in front of an approaching vehicle, forcing it to swerve into the client. Managing Partner Gary Lesser and Partner Joseph Landy built a case with surveillance video and accident reconstruction, leading to the elderly driver’s insurance paying policy limits.

$3.6M

Insurance Bad Faith

Firm handled bad faith aspects of a case resulting in a pre-trial settlement 144 times the $25,000 policy limits. Insurance company violated Florida law.

$6M

Car Accident

Tiffany became a paraplegic after a terrible car wreck. Her grandparents had $4.5 million in UM coverage, but the carrier delayed payment. Firm worked with family lawyer to establish coverage and obtained a total settlement of $6 million due to the insurance company's delay.

$3.3M

Motorcycle Accident

Henry was in a coma after a motorcycle accident. At-fault driver had minimal insurance ($10,000). Firm pursued an insurance bad faith claim against the driver's insurance company, resulting in a settlement 325 times the policy limits.