Jet ski accident lawyer Robbie B. Baker, along with co-counsel, won a hard-fought battle against Yamaha that lasted approximately five years and culminated in a six-week trial in West Palm Beach. The jet ski incident claimed the life of one teen, 14-year-old Jaysell Perez, and left another, Samantha Archer, scarred and mutilated for life. Plaintiffs’ attorneys accused Yamaha Motor Corp. USA of failing to correct a known steering defect with the personal watercraft and then failing to adequately warn people that an operator could not steer without throttle. This defect was particularly dangerous for a first-time operator, such as Samantha Archer, as she had no idea that she had to increase energy in a collision avoidance situation. The jury found that this defect resulted in Perez and Archer crashing into a boat and awarded a $39,000,000 verdict. Yamaha requested that the verdict be thrown out, but a Palm Beach County Circuit Judge rejected arguments raised by Yamaha’s attorneys and denied the manufacturer’s request to throw out the verdict.
$17,500,000
Go-Cart Fire Burn
A minor child suffered full body burn injuries after an accident including loss of fingers on both hands. After key depositions of emergency personnel were taken by attorney Robert Zimmerman, he was able to prove the defendant’s negligence. Zimmerman was able to settle the case at mediation for $17,500,000, allowing the minor and his family to avoid a painful trial.
$7,000,000
Burn Injury Death / Cruise Ship Accident
A long-time employee of a cruise line suffered second and third degree burns as a result of an explosion in the boiler room while the cruise line’s ship was in port. These burn injuries proved fatal in that the cruise line employee died three days following the explosion. Robert A. Zimmerman traveled with his team of experts to Germany and inspected the dry docked vessel. Our experts determined that the boiler exploded as a result of negligence in maintenance. Shortly after Robert A. Zimmerman imposed mediation, the cruise line settled the claim with the employee’s widow and minor child for $7,000,000.00.
Lighthouse Point Personal Injury Lawyer
Founded on transparency, candid communication, and industriousness, Zimmerman & Frachtman provides unwaving support for clients in Lighthouse Point and throughout Southern Florida.
Each designated attorney, paralegal, and legal assistant collaborates harmoniously to center their efforts on the specific client and their distinct requirements within every case.
The evidence of our commitment is unmistakable: Over the past two decades, our personal injury attorneys in Lighthouse Point have secured verdicts and settlements surpassing $300 million for our clientele. We remain steadfast in our commitment to the values of empathy, perseverance, reliability, diligence, and consideration for others.
Schedule a free consultation with our Lighthouse Point personal injury lawyers today by calling 954-509-1900.
Handling a Variety of Personal Injury Cases in Lighthouse Point & Beyond
Renowned for our expertise as trial attorneys, the Lighthouse Point personal injury attorneys at Zimmerman & Frachtman skillfully manage a diverse range of cases, consistently achieving remarkable outcomes for our valued clients. Should you find yourself as the unfortunate victim of another party’s recklessness in a vehicular incident of any nature—be it a car, motorcycle, airplane, truck, or boat —we are well-equipped to secure the rightful compensation you require and merit.
Furthermore, our expertise extends to cases involving catastrophic injuries as well as wrongful death. Catastophic injuries and death can occur in a variety of accidents, such as pedestrian accidents, incidents aboard cruise ships, slip and fall mishaps, dog-inflicted injuries, and accidents during recreational activities like parasailing or water skiing.
Proudly Serving the Community of Lighthouse Point
When the first home was built in 1951 amid mangrove swamps and farmland, Lighthouse Point was part of the Hillsboro Isles subdivision. The civic association opted to incorporate the town of Lighthouse Point in 1956. The town was named for the Hillsboro Lighthouse, which has stood over the inlet since 1906.
This scenic community has grown from 600 residents then to a city of approximately 10,000 by 2010, all while maintaining the goal of remaining a small town with a leisurely lifestyle and informal affluence. Citizens living here (80% of residences are single family homes) enjoy quiet neighborhoods lined with shade trees and views overlooking the city’s 18 miles of waterways. Lighthouse Point also boasts the third-lowest tax rate in the county and is one of the few cities where property values have been increasing recently.
A Lighthouse Point Legal Team by Your Side
Situated within North Broward County, Zimmerman & Frachtman, P.A. upholds a practice that spans across the entire state. Apart from Florida, our team presently includes trial attorneys who hold licenses to practice within state and/or federal courts in the subsequent jurisdictions: Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.
Our personal injury attorneys in Lighthouse Point are furnished with cutting-edge technology and proficient specialists across diverse domains, guaranteeing meticulous, concentrated, and efficacious handling of each case. The attributes that most aptly depict Zimmerman & Frachtman are “exceptionally professional legal services, substantial resources, ingenuity, perseverance, and an unwavering dedication to our clients and the community.”
If you or someone you love has been harmed by the negligent or wrongful conduct of another, our South Florida personal injury attorneys are here to help you understand your legal options and fight for the fair recovery you deserve. In every instance, we work to recover the maximum compensation our clients are owed for their medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses. Throughout the process, we will remain consistently accessible to you—we even provide clients with our personal contacts so that they can always reach us with questions or concerns.
There is absolutely no cost and no obligation in speaking to a member of our team about your case. We also offer our legal services on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not owe any upfront costs when you hire our team. Instead, we only collect legal fees if we successfully secure a settlement or verdict for you.
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