Philip Gerson | Miami Personal Injury Lawyer | Florida

$60 million When a family discovered their 6 year old daughter was being routinely sexually molested at the day care center while both parents worked, they turned to Philip Gerson for help. On investigation it was discovered that the condominium association which recommended the Day Care Center had complaints from State investigators concerning possible sexual abuse and didn't cooperate or tell parents what they knew. A lawsuit was brought against the condominium association that lead to a settlement which will pay out almost $60 million in benefits over the lifetime of the child. $37,500,000 Twenty years after he quit smoking our 77-year-old client developed cancer of the tongue and bladder. The three tobacco companies that made and sold the cigarettes he smoked for 30 years denied their defective products were the cause. The $37,500,000 jury verdict is the largest amount ever awarded a smoker for compensatory damages. $9,950,000 Our client was a customer in the parking lot of a shopping center when he was robbed and shot by armed robbers. He sustained a gun shot and spinal cord injury leaving him paralyzed. We sued the property owner and business operator for negligent and inadequate security on the premises. A confidential settlement just of just less under 10 million dollars was reached prior to trial. $2,500,000 Four surviving children of a Reggae musician, killed on a motorcycle by a truck making an illegal lane change, came to Philip Gerson for help. After a long trial, the children shared a $2.5 million settlement which will payout $30-$40 million over their lifetimes. $2,225,000 A car was stolen from an auto dealership when an inattentive service writer left keys in the car's ignition. During a high-speed chase with police, the thief's car hit a secretary, causing a neck fracture, but no paralysis. Five law firms turned down the case before the client called Philip M. Gerson. Award for negligent security.