Manuel And Thompson P.A. Personal Injury Attorneys

Waylon Thompson discusses PIP Regulation Changes

admin — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:25:07 +0000

…There is no longer a Florida statute that allows police officers to site the driver for loud music, but be careful; they can still enforce the bay county ordinance.
Personal Injury Protection Insurance coverage is changing as well, you will still be eligible for $10,000 for emergency medical care and up to $2,500 for minor injuries… Click the Link Below for the Full Interview.

http://www.wjhg.com/home/headlines/New-Laws-in-the-New-Year-185375631.html

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2012 PIP Regulations

2013 PIP Regulations

Pharmaceutical Litigation

admin — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:39:36 +0000

Pharmaceutical companies have teams of lawyers and extensive resources to defend themselves against lawsuits. They regularly fight claims even when they are at fault. If you believe you or a loved one has been injured through the misconduct or neglect of a pharmaceutical group, or suffered injury due to harmful prescription drugs, you should not try to fight them alone.

Every year, prescription drug use results in injury or death from adverse reactions or unexpected side effects for many people who used the medicine exactly as prescribed. If you’ve taken a prescription drug shown to be harmful and have suffered serious injury, you may be able to file a drug litigation suit against the manufacturer.

Give the lawyers at Manuel & Thompson a call – We can help guide you toward the right decision and the right path for your case.

Remember, the drug companies you’re going up against have lawyers on their team – you should, too.

Legal help is only moments away. Manuel & Thompson is waiting to provide the highest quality representation of injuries sustained from dangerous pharmaceuticals or medical devices. Need assistance, call us at (850) 785-5555, or 1-800-832-7225.

$44 Million Jury Verdict: Deadly Automobile Crash

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:33:59 +0000

Perhaps one of the largest verdicts in Bay County history, this case involved the tragic death of a woman killed in a car crash. The jury awarded damages to the estate for wrongful death and the loss sustained by the family members.

$2.75 Million Settlement: Deadly Automobile Crash

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:33:34 +0000

A young wife, and mother of small children was killed in a tragic car crash on a rural road near the border of Washington and Bay Counties. Through the use of accident reconstruction engineer experts, and “black box” data obtained from one of the vehicles, our trial attorneys were able to establish that the at-fault driver of a corporate vehicle crossed the center line, causing the crash and killing Jenny Smith. A significant portion of the settlement in this case went into a structured settlement fund which will be preserved for the young children left behind.

$2 Million, $1.5 Million, and $1 Million Settlements: Nursing Home Negligence and Death

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:33:06 +0000

Manuel & Thompson has been at the forefront of North Florida’s litigation in the area of nursing home related cases. The families of elderly nursing home patients suffered fatal infection and injuries as a result of the negligent treatment received from various regional nursing home facilities. During these cases, our team of attorneys and medical experts was able to demonstrate the devastating injuries that can result when those who can’t care for themselves are neglected.

$2.25 Million Settlement: Defective Tire/ Products Liability

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:32:42 +0000

The attorneys at Manuel & Thompson were instrumental in the investigation and development of the case against a major tire manufacturer for a defective tire which blew out on I-75 in central Florida. The blow-out caused a catastrophic crash which claimed the life of a wife and mother of three children. Obtaining justice for the surviving family was a top priority for our firm. Developing the case with the assistance of multiple experts, a fair and reasonable settlement was achieved. Although no amount of money can return what a family has lost, the financial burden of that loss is mitigated as the family moves forward with their lives.

$920,000 Jury Verdict: Motorcycle crash

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:32:15 +0000

A Bay County, Panama City jury recently awarded $920,000 in damages to a man who was lawfully riding his motorcycle in Panama City, Florida in good conditions and in daylight hours when he was hit by another driver. Our client suffered a fractured pelvic bone and underwent surgery on both wrists. The defendant, who hit our client, testified he had the right of way and that the Plaintiff was actually at fault. At trial, our team of experienced trial attorneys was able to show through the use of aerial imagery and expert accident reconstruction testimony that the defendant driver caused the crash. In addition, our team utilized expert testimony from a traffic engineer regarding local traffic signals which proved our client had the right of way and was not at fault. The jury agreed.

$1.2 Million Settlement: Motorcycle v. Semi-Truck

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:31:52 +0000

Our client suffered significant and multiple fractures when his motorcycle was struck by a tractor trailer truck which violated the right of way. Because our team of experienced trial attorneys has significant experience handling trucking cases, our investigative team was able to discover various facts about the truck maintenance that assisted in showing that the crash was caused solely by the defendant. This was another example of Manuel & Thompson having the resources and experience to investigate a case in a timely fashion- which could make all the difference in the development of a case.

$400,000 Settlement: Jet-Ski Accident involving Alcohol

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:31:28 +0000

When our client, Ms. Smith, went to the beach a few summers ago, she had no idea that her casual afternoon would be the worst day of her life. While swimming with family and friends, the 35 year old nurse was struck by a jet-ski driven by a young woman. An investigation revealed that the woman on the jet-ski was intoxicated. Ms. Smith suffered a severe shoulder injury which required a surgery and a long recovery. After being told by other attorneys that she didn’t have a case, the attorneys at Manuel & Thompson, took over the case and achieved a fair result.

$1.2 Settlement: House Fire Leaves Child Disfigured

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:30:53 +0000

A Panama City rental home was recently engulfed in flames when the occupants were trying desperately to escape. Although the family made it out of the home, one of the occupants was a young child, only 10 years old at the time, and she’d suffered severe 3rd degree burns to 35% of her body. Despite limited insurance coverage, Manuel & Thompson attorneys were able to prove that the landlord had negligently maintained the home for years despite knowledge of wiring issues. In addition, our investigation revealed that the wiring and electrical contractor might have been negligent in the installation of the electrical system of the home.