Wrongful Death

Since joining Schwartz Jambois in 1997, Craig Mannarino has consistently obtained significant jury verdicts and settlements for his clients in lawsuits involving medical malpractice, automobile negligence, pharmaceutical mass torts, and other catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. His record of success includes over $50 million in jury verdicts to date. He has obtained large jury verdicts for his clients in counties throughout the state of Illinois. Additionally, Craig has obtained a number of sizable settlements throughout his career. In 2015, Craig was one of a small group of lawyers leading the consolidated Cook County, Illinois pharmaceutical litigation involving the diabetes drug Actos® which resolved for $2.4 billion, one of the largest pharmaceutical settlements ever. To schedule a consultation with Attorney Mannarino, visit his website, or call 815-215-7561.

President and founder of an established Chicago personal injury law firm, having achieved numerous recoveries for his clients over a period of many years.

Stephen M. Kapral, Jr., one of the firm’s founding members and partners, was born in Williamsburg, Virginia. Mr. Kapral has been awarded the “AV” or “preeminent” rating by the prestigious Martindale Hubbell legal rating publication. Mr. Kapral is a 1987 cum laude graduate of Lehigh University and a 1990 graduate of the University of Miami School of Law. Mr. Kapral is a member of the North Carolina and Florida bars as well as the United States District Court (Western and Middle Districts of North Carolina). Previously, Mr. Kapral served as a past summer intern for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Prior to relocating to western North Carolina from Florida with his wife, Gae and their two children, Mr. Kapral was a partner and shareholder in the boutique south Florida firm of Zappitell & Kapral, P.A.. Throughout his distinguished legal career in Florida, Mr. Kapral has handled numerous catastrophic injury cases in all areas of personal injury including nursing home abuse, wrongful death, medical malpractice and automobile and trucking accidents. Mr. Kapral’s legal track record is outstanding with many significant high dollar verdicts and settlements achieved. (Click “recent result” page for more information) In fact, Mr. Kapral was selected as one of the top 3000 Plaintiff’s lawyers in America as published in Lawdragon. Stephen M. Kapral, Jr. is a member of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million-dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Please note: Past successes do not guarantee future results, and membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum is not a guarantee of any outcome in your potential case. www.milliondollaradvocates.com Mr. Kapral is proud to have been involved as a past scoring judge at the Association of Trial Lawyers of America National Student Trial Advocacy Competition. He is a current member of the North Carolina Bar Association, American Bar Association, North Carolina Advocates for Justice and a board member for the Greystone IV Property Association. Mr. Kapral continues to concentrate his practice on providing quality representation to clients in personal injury matters, wrongful death, nursing home cases, and property and fire loss claims.

At Barfoot & Schoettker our attorneys and staff are 100 percent focused on helping you when you need it the most. We pride ourselves in providing excellent service throughout every stage of your legal battle. We are focused on representing those who find themselves facing a seemingly insurmountable giant. Whether it’s the insurance company who refuses to adequately compensate you for your personal injury; the wrongful death of a loved one caused by the carelessness of another; a large corporation committing fraud; you've wrongfully been accused of a crime; an unsafe product has caused harm; or a pharmaceutical company has manufactured a dangerous drug. Regardless of the obstacles you face we can help. One of the keys to our success is that we have dedicated ourselves exclusively to civil and criminal litigation. This has allowed us to become good at what we do. We have been fortunate in the past to have helped individuals with very serious person injury cases and criminal defense matters obtain favorable results. We know that each case is different and each client has a unique personality. Our attorneys and staff tailor each case to the specific facts presented and the client’s personality. We are confident that we can help you to stand tall in the face of any giant.

We hope you can find everything you need. Our law firm is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. Steven Meyer has been recognized as a board certified specialist in boyh business litigation and civil trial law. Only a small percentage of attorneys in Florida hold these certifications and are specialists in this area.

Malman Law is a 10 lawyer firm concentrating in nursing home abuse/neglect, vehicle accidents, workers' compensation and medical malpractice. We understand the pain and heartache our client's suffer and we make every possible effort to guide them through the legal process in a compassionate manner.

Leah Michael is a practicing lawyer in the state of Ohio, who focuses on personal injury law. She has tried cases in the areas of bicycle accidents, bus accidents, car accidents, dog bites, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, premises liability, truck accidents, and wrongful death.

Corey Pollard is the managing partner of Jenkins Block & Associates‘ Richmond office and heads the Virginia Workers’ Compensation department of the firm. Mr. Pollard focuses his practice on representing individuals who have suffered injuries at work or through the fault of others, including car accident, motorcycle wreck, construction accident, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. And when these personal injuries and other medical conditions lead to problems in the workplace or permanent health impairments, Mr. Pollard helps individuals obtain the monetary awards they deserve through state and federal employment law and Social Security Disability. Born and raised in Newport News, Virginia, Mr. Pollard grew up in a construction family. A graduate of Menchville High School, where he was a Virginia High School League (VHSL) State Champion in Swimming, Mr. Pollard earned his Bachelor’s Degree with honors from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. While in college, Mr. Pollard was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity. Mr. Pollard obtained his J.D. with honors from the University of Richmond School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Pollard was selected as a member of the Richmond Journal of Law and the Public and Interest. He was also selected as member of the school’s Client Counseling & Negotiation Board after winning the Environmental Negotiation Competition in 2007. Prior to joining Jenkins Block & Associates, Mr. Pollard worked as an insurance defense attorney where he gained valuable experience and training while representing many of the nation’s largest employers and insurance carriers. Now he uses that experience to represent individuals who sustained personal injuries and disability and to fight back against insurance companies and their tactics. Mr. Pollard’s wife, Leigh, is a Human Resources Manager who provides “real world” advice and insight on employment and labor law matters. The Pollards have two children, Knox and Rivers, who keep them busy and running around, and a 5-pound dog named Simba. They are members of Bon Air Baptist Church. In his spare time, Mr. Pollard enjoys spending time with his family, going to the beach, and playing pickup basketball and golf. When he is in the mood for punishment, he roots for his favorite football team, the Washington Redskins.

Harlene Labrum is a practicing lawyer in the state of Tennessee. Attorney Labrum received her J.D. from the Nashville School of Law. It is important to hire a law firm that exclusively practices injury and accident law. Labrum Law Firm focuses on personal injuries caused by car wrecks. We understand the law, statutes and issues that are unique to personal injury cases. We pride ourselves in providing exceptional service, whether your case is big or small, let us help you by navigating the legal complexities of your case. When an accident has instantly changed your life, you can count on Labrum Law Firm to be aggressive, attentive, stand up for your best interests and get you the compensation you deserve.

Practice Areas: Consumer Class Action, Products Liability, Complex Litigation, Wrongful Death and Aviation Crashes Steven Calamusa's practice involves complex litigation in both Federal and State Courts and includes Consumer Class Action and Multi-District Litigation (MDL). Mr. Calamusa joined the firm in 1997 after serving as an Assistant County Attorney for Palm Beach County. Mr. Calamusa became a partner/shareholder with Gordon & Partners in 2004. During his career, Steven has achieved a number of distinctions within the legal community. He has been recognized as one of the Top 100 attorneys in the State of Florida, has been awarded the honor of “Super Lawyers” and attained the highest rating possible, an AV rating, with the Martindale-Hubbell legal directory of exemplary lawyers. Among the notable cases in which Mr. Calamusa has been involved are: Hankinson, et al. v. RTG Furniture Corp., dba Rooms To Go; IN RE: Navistar Maxxforce Engines Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation IN RE: Takata Airbag Products Liability Litigation Ponzio, et al. v. Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, et al., Johannessohn, et al. v. Polaris Industries Inc. Simmons et al. v. Ford Motor Company IN RE: Chrysler- Dodge-Jeep Eco Diesel Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation Colon v. South Florida Blood Banks, Inc.; Robert Bosch Corporation; Cummins Engine Company, et al. Bornander v. Sundy Inn Inc., dba Sundy House; Dey, Inc.; Dey, LP, et al. Toral v. Outback Steakhouse of Florida, dba Outback Steakhouse, et al. Goldman v. Babe Ruth League, Inc. and Jupiter Tequesta Association, Inc. With a proven track record of success as a trial attorney, and with a number of significant victories to his credit, Mr. Calamusa is a prominent member in legal community who is dedicated to the pursuit of justice for his clients. If you have any questions regarding a matter for which you believe Mr. Calamusa can be of assistance, he welcomes you to contact him at SCalamusa@ForTheInjured.com.