Scolaro Law

$2.9M

Jet Ski Accident, Wrongful Death

A young woman was fatally struck from behind by another jet ski in Key West. Despite defenses of lack of duty and comparative negligence, Tom Scolaro successfully secured a $2.9 million settlement for the victim’s family. Litigation revealed rental company violated multiple Florida laws regarding safety measures. Incident captured on GoPro camera.

$12.8M

Wrongful Death, Motor Vehicle Accident

21-year-old Nell Behr’s life was cut short when a drunk driver collided head-on with her vehicle in Jacksonville. The devastating crash not only claimed the life of a young woman with her whole future ahead of her, but also shattered the lives of her parents, Monique and John Behr, who had been planning to relocate from Chicago to Jacksonville to be closer to their beloved daughter. Jury awarded $10.3 million in compensatory damages and $2.5 million in punitive damages, plus a symbolic one dollar. Largest wrongful death verdict in Duval County for a case where the victim was survived only by parents.

$1.7M

Boating Accident, Wrongful Death

In a tragic boating incident in the Florida Keys, a young child snorkeling was fatally injured when struck by a boat operated by a 6th grader. The wrongful death lawsuit resulted in a $1.7 million settlement. Lawsuit filed against multiple parties, including the parents, under charges of negligent entrustment and supervision.

$95.5M

Motor Vehicle Accident, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury

Drunk driver traveling on I-95 in the wrong direction crashed head-on into our clients’ vehicle, resulting in wrongful death and life-altering injuries to two children. Jury awarded $57 million to the son and $38 million to the parents. Largest motor vehicle accident verdict in Miami-Dade County history and 4th largest car accident-related verdict in Florida’s history. Two defendants settled before trial.

$11.8M

Carbon Monoxide Exposure, Personal Injury

Resort guest sustained irreversible injuries due to carbon monoxide exposure and poisoning that was leaking inside their suite.

$10M

Negligence, Electrocution, Wrongful Death

Wrongful death by electrocution of a minor child at a Florida Resort. The child came into contact with an electrified water from a display water pond inside the resort.