$100M+ recovered for Florida injury and wrongful death clients.
Negligent Security · 2023
Jeffrey S. Altman served as lead counsel in a complex negligent security case stemming from a severe assault. Our client sustained a traumatic brain injury, resulting in an extended coma. Following the initiation of litigation against multiple defendants, our firm aggressively pursued discovery and trial preparation. A confidential settlement of $8,000,000.00 was secured with all defendants shortly before the scheduled jury trial, ensuring lifelong care and financial stability for the client and their family.
Confidential case
The Altman Law Firm successfully litigated a challenging dram shop liability case against a prominent local establishment. The defendant served alcohol to an employee to the point of severe intoxication and subsequently permitted her to drive. Minutes later, she caused a catastrophic collision, severely injuring our client who was commuting home. Despite the inherent difficulties of prevailing in Florida dram shop cases, we secured a favorable jury verdict by demonstrating the establishment's negligent failure to implement and enforce alcohol consumption and vehicle use policies.
Confidential case
Jeffrey S. Altman provided strategic representation for a client involved in a complex general negligence matter. Through rigorous investigation and aggressive pre-trial litigation, our firm positioned the case for a highly favorable resolution. A confidential settlement of $2,500,000.00 was successfully negotiated shortly before the commencement of trial.
Confidential case
Our firm provided dedicated legal advocacy for a family following the tragic loss of their child in a premises liability and pool drowning incident at a Central Florida vacation rental. Through meticulous investigation, The Altman Law Firm established that both the homeowners and the property management company were negligent. We successfully demonstrated that critical safety measures were known to be defective prior to the family's arrival, yet the defendants failed to rectify the hazards or provide adequate warnings, resulting in a $2,000,000.00 recovery.
Automobile Accident · 2023
Through rigorous early investigation, The Altman Law Firm uncovered a pivotal fact: the at-fault driver responsible for our client’s severe and permanent injuries was acting within the course and scope of employment for a major corporation, despite operating an unmarked personal vehicle. By establishing this hidden corporate liability, our strategic and resolute advocacy facilitated a prompt, favorable resolution that secured the vital financial resources necessary for our client's long-term recovery and care.
We are deeply honored by the trust our clients place in us to navigate complex personal injury claims. At The Altman Law Firm, our dedication to protecting the rights of individuals throughout Miami-Dade and the greater South Florida community remains unwavering. We believe that justice is not merely an abstract ideal, but a fundamental right that demands relentless advocacy.
Negligent Security · 2020
Jeffrey Altman of The Altman Law Firm and Kevin Mercer of The Mercer Firm represented a young victim of multiple assaults by the very security company that was paid to protect her and other members of the community.
Premises Liability · 2022
The Altman Law Firm was proud to represent the victim of a fall down injury in the community where she resided. A local internet provider failed to bury recently installed fiber optic cable and the HOA failed to also correct the dangerous condition despite many opportunities to do so.
Jeffrey Altman of The Altman Law Firm was able to secure this settlement for the client after a thorough investigation.
Confidential case
The Altman Law Firm represented an out-of-state visitor who sustained severe injuries in a Palm Beach County boating accident. While lawfully scuba diving and properly utilizing a diver-down flag, our client was struck by an inattentive boater, resulting in significant lacerations, upper torso fractures, and an emergency airlift. We leveraged the Florida Fish and Wildlife citation for negligent operation to establish clear liability, securing a $1,300,000.00 recovery for our client's extensive medical trauma and rehabilitation.
Homeowner Damage Claim · 2022
Jeffrey Altman of The Altman Law Firm and Kevin Mercer of The Mercer Firm tried to a successful Jury Verdict a denial of Homeowners Benefits against our client by one of the major homeowner's insurance companies in Florida. The insurance company appealed but the verdict was upheld by the appellate court. It was a tremendous honor to fight for our client at trial against the homeowner's insurance company. This case lasted over 7 years, including multiple appeals by the insurance company. It is a great day when justice prevails.
What started with a nominal "nuisance value" settlement offer for a very unique homeowner claim ended up in a recovery of more than $1,250,000.00 in damages for our client and attorney's fees paid by the homeowner's insurance company. The trial judge awarded a 2.0 multiplier of the attorney's fees award due to, in part, how difficult the case was at the onset and the unlikelihood of victory. The attorney's fee multiplier was also appealed by the insurance company and was also upheld by the appellate court.
This was one of the last know multipliers awarded and upheld in Florida.
Confidential case
Our firm secured a $1,000,000.00 policy limits settlement for a young man who suffered a catastrophic arm amputation when the cement truck he was traveling in overturned. Taking over the case after a year of inaction by prior counsel, The Altman Law Firm immediately launched a comprehensive investigation. We uncovered that a filling station had negligently overfilled the truck, dangerously elevating its center of gravity and causing the rollover during a standard turn. This decisive evidence compelled the insurance company to tender the full policy limits within four months of our retention.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The settlements and verdicts described are specific to the facts of each case and the law in effect at the time. Your case may involve different facts, legal issues, or insurance coverage, and results in other cases do not predict the outcome of yours. Amounts shown are gross recoveries before attorney's fees, costs, and liens. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements.