HIGHTOWER & Hightower, P.A.
CASE RESULTS
In addition to catastrophic injury cases (like the two traumatic brain injury cases I helped my clients A. R. and J. B. make $2.1 million and $4.75 million recoveries on respectively in 2014), we handle moderate and severe injury cases, a number of which settle for six figure amounts. If you or a family member is involved in a serious motor vehicle collision or a serious work accident and sustain moderate, severe or catastrophic injuries, please call our office for a free consultation with us to discuss the case and your legal remedies.
Hightower & Hightower, P.A.
2022
Case Results to Date:
In 2022, Mr. Hightower and his associates helped his clients who were seriously and permanently injured in motor vehicle crashes recover the following amounts from the insurance companies for the careless and reckless drivers who injured his clients:
| 1. | M.G. | $1,260,000.00 |
| 2. | F.Z. | $250,000.00 |
| 3. | M.L. | $175,000.00 |
| 4. | S.G. | $165,000.00 |
| 5. | S.Z. | $145,000.00 |
| 6. | T.P. | $100,000.00 |
| 7. | D.C. | $100,000.00 |
| 8. | A.S. | $100,000.00 |
| 9. | T.F.V. | $100,000.00 |
| 10. | D.F. | $100,000.00 |
In 2022, Mr. Hightower and his associates helped his clients who were seriously and permanently injured in work accidents recover the following lump sum settlements from the legally responsible workers’ compensation insurance companies and servicing agents:
| 1. | A.V. | $402,449.30 |
| 2. | G.E. | $400,000.00 |
| 3. | D.S. | $318,877.00 |
| 4. | M.P. | $224,900.00 |
| 5. | C.W. | $175,000.00 |
| 6. | D.M. | $116,603.05 |
2021
Case Results
In 2021, Mr. Hightower and his associates helped his clients who were seriously and permanently injured in motor vehicle crashes recover the following amounts from the insurance companies for the careless and reckless drivers who injured his clients:
| 1. | M.B. | $500,000.00 |
| 2. | C.J. | $350,000.00 |
| 3. | T.B. | $200,000.00 |
| 4. | P.V. | $145,000.00 |
| 5. | S.Z. | $145,000.00 |
| 6. | J.R. | $125,000.00 |
| 7. | D.P. | $125,000.00 |
| 8. | C.P. | $125,000.00 |
| 9. | C.M. | $100,000.00 |
| 10. | W.G. | $100,000.00 |
| 11. | T.F. | $100,000.00 |
In 2021, Mr. Hightower and his associates helped his clients who were seriously and permanently injured in work accidents recover the following lump sum settlements from the legally responsible workers’ compensation insurance companies and servicing agents:
| 1. | M.C. | $1,500,000.00 |
| 2. | D.G. | $773,732.24 |
| 3. | L.M. | $615,000.00 |
| 4. | R.M. | $250,000.00 |
| 5. | T.D. | $248,000.00 |
| 6. | G.L. | $225,000.00 |
| 7. | L.Q. | $225,000.00 |
| 8. | C.H. | $220,750.00 |
| 9. | P.S., Jr. | $200,000.00 |
| 10. | S.R. | $167,500.00 |
| 11. | J.B. | $161,176.41 |
| 12. | E.W., Jr. | $150,000.00 |
| 13. | J.C. | $145,000.00 |
| 14. | M.B. | $100,000.00 |
| 15. | D.S. | $100,000.00 |
| 16. | V.D. | $100,000.00 |
2020
Case Results
Injured Motorcyclist Awarded a $9.6 Million Verdict
On November 11, 2018, Joe S. was riding his motorcycle at a lawful rate of speed south bound on North Citrus Avenue in Crystal River, Florida and had the right of way. A north bound sport utility vehicle turned left in front of Joe S. violating his right of way. Joe S. and his motorcycle slammed into the passenger side of the sport utility vehicle and he sustained severe facial lacerations and multiple fractures to his left arm and pelvis. First – Responders called for Joe S. to be transported by Life Flight helicopter immediately to Ocala Regional Medical Center’s Level Two Trauma Center. Doctors and staff there saved Joe S.’s life and performed multiple surgeries on his face, left arm and pelvis. After seven weeks in ORMC, Joe S. was discharged home into the care of family members. His serious and permanent injuries, have had a profoundly adverse effect on his quality of life.
Ocala personal injury and motorcycle accident lawyer, Dan Hightower, filed a negligence lawsuit on behalf of his client, Joe S. in Citrus County, Florida in 2019. During the week of February 10, 2020, Mr. Hightower tried the case in Citrus County Circuit Court. After the conclusion of the trial, a verdict was rendered by the Court in favor of Joe S. and against the Defendant SUV driver for $9,661,232.98.
When asked for comment on the verdict, Mr. Hightower simply said two things: 1) “Justice was served” and 2) “Watch out for motorcycles.”
OTHER CASE RESULTS
Also, in 2020, Mr. Hightower and his associates helped his clients who were seriously and permanently injured in motor vehicle crashes recover the following amounts from the insurance companies for the careless and reckless drivers who injured his clients:
| 1. | J.L. | $829,500.00 |
| 2. | Y.A | $750,000.00 |
| 3. | C.C | $700,000.00 |
| 4. | A.N. | $400,000.00 |
| 5. | F.M. | $150,000.00 |
| 6. | A.C. | $150,000.00 |
| 7. | K.D. | $140,000.00 |
| 8. | T.K. | $125,000.00 |
| 9. | D.D. | $110,000.00 |
| 10. | K.S. | $100,000.00 |
| 11. | S.J. | $100,000.00 |
| 12. | J.S. | $100,000.00 |
| 13. | T.R. | $100,000.00 |
In 2020, Mr. Hightower and his associates helped his clients who were seriously and permanently injured in work accidents recover the following lump sum settlements from the legally responsible workers’ compensation insurance companies and servicing agents:
| 1. | L.V. | $389,337.00 |
| 2. | A.H. | $332,026.40 |
| 3. | C.H. | $305,165.77 |
| 4. | B.R. | $240,000.00 |
| 5. | J.W. | $227,000.00 |
| 6. | J.W. | $226,800.00 |
| 7. | T.F. | $200,000.00 |
| 8. | R.G. | $194,600.00 |
| 9. | B.G. | $183,203.78 |
| 10. | G.C. | $150,000.00 |
| 11. | P.R. | $139,550.00 |
| 12. | A.H. | $125,000.00 |
Mr. Hightower is still fighting for Accident Victim Justice!
Notwithstanding the above case results, each case is different and the recovery that an individual makes depends in large part on the facts of the case, the seriousness of the injuries, the law applicable to the case and the insurance coverages available.
2019
Case Results
Case Result: TWO MILLION DOLLAR RECOVERY!
In September of 2019, one of Mr. Hightower’s Associate Attorneys negotiated a $2,013,165.00 lump sum settlement for a 50 year old man who was seriously and permanently injured in a work accident.
Case Result: LARGE SIX FIGURE RECOVERY!
In July of 2019, Mr. Hightower negotiated a LARGE six figure settlement (the amount of which cannot be disclosed due to a confidentiality agreement) for a 55 year old man who was seriously and permanently injured in a motor vehicle crash caused by the careless driver of a passenger automobile.
Case Result: LARGE SIX FIGURE RECOVERY!
In August of 2019, Mr. Hightower negotiated a LARGE six figure settlement (the amount of which cannot be disclosed due to a confidentiality agreement) for a 49 year old man who was seriously and permanently injured in a motor vehicle crash in Palm Beach County, Florida caused by the careless driver of a tractor-trailer.
OTHER CASE RESULTS
Also, in 2019, Mr. Hightower and his associates helped his clients who were seriously and permanently injured in motor vehicle crashes recover the following amounts from the insurance companies for the careless and reckless drivers who injured his clients:
| 1. | T.D. | $225,000.00 |
| 2. | J.A. | $215,000.00 |
| 3. | J.N. | $190,000.00 |
| 4. | C.L. | $178,000.00 |
| 5. | M.H. | $175,000.00 |
| 6. | T.P. | $150,000.00 |
| 7. | S.L. | $125,000.00 |
| 8. | A.C. | $117,000.00 |
| 9. | K.W. | $110,255.49 |
| 10. | E.G. | $110,000.00 |
| 11. | K.R. | $100,000.00 |
In 2019, Mr. Hightower and his associates helped his clients who were seriously and permanently injured in work accidents recover the following lump sum settlements from the legally responsible workers’ compensation insurance companies and servicing agents:
| 1. | G.U. | $478,153.13 |
| 2. | E.H. | $462,000.00 |
| 3. | W.K. | $412,825.42 |
| 4. | R.S. | $360,000.00 |
| 5. | F.O. | $320,571.50 |
| 6. | G.U. | $269,393.00 |
| 7. | T.D. | $250,000.00 |
| 8. | L.C. | $249,500.00 |
| 9. | R.G. | $238,450.00 |
| 10. | D.B. | $231,325.94 |
| 11. | D.C. | $200,000.00 |
| 12. | K.R. | $192,500.00 |
| 13. | S.T. | $145,000.00 |
| 14. | C.M. | $138,065.00 |
| 15. | S.R. | $122,850.00 |
| 16. | O.A. | $116,100.00 |
| 17. | R.R. | $115,131.00 |
| 18. | G.A. | $112,871.50 |
| 19. | M.T. | $111,950.00 |
| 20. | D.S. | $110,000.00 |
| 21. | J.P. | $110,000.00 |
| 22. | G.C. | $103,271.20 |
| 23. | D.B. | $100,100.00 |
| 24. | J.P. | $100,100.00 |
| 25. | L.B. | $100,000.00 |
Mr. Hightower is still fighting for Accident Victim Justice!
Notwithstanding the above case results, each case is different and the recovery that an individual makes depends in large part on the facts of the case, the seriousness of the injuries, the law applicable to the case and the insurance coverages available.
2018
Case Results
Case Result: $1,300,000 Recovery
In June, 2018, Mr. Hightower negotiated a $1,300,000.00 settlement for his clients, a 22 year old woman, her husband and young child, who were seriously and permanently injured in a violation of right of way collision caused by the carelessness of the driver of a sport utility vehicle.
Case Result: $1,000,000 Recovery
In August, 2018, Mr. Hightower negotiated a $1,000,000.00 settlement for his client, a 47 year old man, who was seriously and permanently injured in a violation of right of way collision caused by the carelessness of the driver of a van.
Case Result: $825,218.77 Recovery
In early February of 2018, Mr. Hightower helped one of his clients, a 40 year old man, who was seriously and permanently injured in a work accident recover a lump sum settlement of $825,218.77 from the Workers’ Compensation insurance company.
Other Case Results
Also, in 2018, Mr. Hightower and his associates helped his clients who were seriously and permanently injured in motor vehicle crashes recover the following amounts from the insurance companies for the careless and reckless drivers who injured his clients:
| 1. | V.M., II | $550,000.00 |
| 2. | N.P. | $500,000.00 |
| 3. | P.V. | $385,000.00 |
| 4. | O.O. | $250,000.00 |
| 5. | L.T. | $250,000.00 |
| 6. | D.S. | $250,000.00 |
| 7. | T.P. | $150,000.00 |
| 8. | A.M. | $125,000.00 |
| 9. | D.B. | $100,000.00 |
| 10. | M.P. | $100,000.00 |
| 11. | M.S. | $100,000.00 |
| 12. | F.Z. | $100,000.00 |
| 13. | E.K. | $100,000.00 |
| 14. | S.Z. | $100,000.00 |
In 2018, Mr. Hightower and his associates helped his clients who were seriously and permanently injured in work accidents recover the following settlements from the legally responsible workers’ compensation insurance companies and servicing agents:
| 1. | J.B. | $567,783.00 |
| 2. | W.R. | $467,373.74 |
| 3. | M.L. | $450,160.21 |
| 4. | M.D. | $412,743.65 |
| 5. | P.P. | $335,000.00 |
| 6. | K.R. | $273,000.00 |
| 7. | R.W. | $220,000.00 |
| 8. | J.V. | $183,811.00 |
| 9. | E.T. | $165,000.00 |
| 10. | K.C. | $154,930.91 |
| 11. | M.D. | $125,000.00 |
| 12. | D.S. | $100,000.00 |
Mr. Hightower is still fighting for Accident Victim Justice!
Notwithstanding the above case results, each case is different and the recovery that an individual makes depends in large part on the facts of the case, the seriousness of the injuries, the law applicable to the case and the insurance coverages available.
2017
Case Results
Mr. Hightower has helped his seriously and permanently injured clients recover the following amounts from the insurance companies for the careless and reckless drivers who injured his clients:
| 1. | T.F. | $700,000.00 |
| 2. | M.V. | $500,000.00 |
| 3. | C.W. | $225,000.00 |
| 4. | J.S. | $200,000.00 |
| 5. | A.D. | $185,000.00 |
| 6. | W.B. | $175,000.00 |
| 7. | C.H. | $167,500.00 |
| 8. | A.R. | $150,000.00 |
| 9. | A.H. | $150,000.00 |
| 10. | A.N. | $115,000.00 |
| 11. | J.C. | $110,000.00 |
| 12. | D.W. | $100,000.00 |
| 13. | P.H. | $100,000.00 |
| 14. | S.R. | $100,000.00 |
| 15. | C.C. | $100,000.00 |
Mr. Hightower has helped his clients seriously and permanently injured in work accidents recover the following settlements:
| 1. | A.P. | $900,000.00 |
| 2. | R.H. | $639,241.00 |
| 3. | D.T. | $615,000.00 |
| 4. | T.P. | $584,900.00 |
| 5. | G.S. | $535,777.05 |
| 6. | G.R. | $343,949.34 |
| 7. | T.F. | $249,000.00 |
| 8. | D.M. | $225,000.00 |
| 9. | J.S. | $161,857.60 |
| 10. | D.P. | $127,246.70 |
| 11. | R.P. | $124,750.00 |
2016
Case Results
Case Result: $750,000 Recovery
In February of 2016, Mr. Hightower negotiated a $750,000.00 settlement for his client, an 86 year old woman, who was very seriously and permanently injured in a rear end collision caused by the carelessness of the driver of a commercial truck.
Case Result: $135,915 Verdict
During the week of February 1, 2016, Mr. Hightower assisted by his associate, Mr. Guiley, tried a case before an Alachua County, Florida jury and helped his client, a 28 year old woman, recover a jury verdict of $135,915.48. Mr. Hightower’s client had been seriously and permanently injured in a side impact collision caused by the carelessness of the driver of a passenger car. The insurance company’s last settlement offer before trial was $76,000.00.
Case Result: $520,000 Verdict
During the week of March 14, 2016, Mr. Hightower assisted by his associate, Mr. Guiley, tried a case before a Marion County, Florida jury and helped his client, a 42 year old woman, recover a jury verdict of $520,000.00. Mr. Hightower’s client had been seriously and permanently injured in a rear end collision caused by the carelessness of the driver of a commercial van. The insurance company’s last settlement offer before trial was $58,000.00.
Case Result: $300,000 Recovery
During the week of June 20, 2016, Mr. Hightower negotiated a $300,000.00 settlement for his client, a 38 year old woman, whose right arm was seriously and permanently injured by a pit-bull dog attack.
Case Result: $751,000 Verdict
During the week of October 17, 2016, Mr. Hightower assisted by his associate, Mr. Guiley, tried a case before a Marion County, Florida jury and helped his client, a 59 year old man, recover a jury verdict of $751,000.00. Mr. Hightower’s client had been seriously and permanently injured in a front end/side impact collision caused by the carelessness of the driver of a passenger car. The insurance company’s last settlement offer before trial was $50,000.00.
Mr. Hightower helped his clients seriously and permanently injured in work accidents recover settlements totaling $6,239,195.78.
Mr. Hightower is still fighting for Accident Victim Justice!
2015
Case Results
Mr. Hightower helped his seriously and permanently injured clients recover the following amounts from the insurance companies for the careless and reckless drivers who injured his clients:
| 1. | R.M. | $700,000.00 |
| 2. | C.L. | $277,000.00 |
| 3. | L.Y. | $200,000.00 |
| 4. | C.Y. | $189.389.49 |
| 5. | C.M. | $150,000.00 |
| 6. | B.M. | $122,000.00 |
Mr. Hightower helped his clients seriously and permanently injured in work accidents recover settlements totaling $7,972.189.61.
Mr. Hightower is still fighting for Accident Victim Justice!
2014
Case Results
In addition to catastrophic injury cases (like the two traumatic brain injury cases I helped my clients A. R. and J. B. make $2.1 million and $4.75 million recoveries on respectively in 2014), I handle moderate and severe injury cases, a number of which settle for six figure amounts. If you or a family member is involved in a serious motor vehicle collision or a serious work accident and sustain moderate, severe or catastrophic injuries, please call my office for a free consultation with me to discuss the case and your legal remedies.
Daniel L. Hightower, Lawyer
Mr. Hightower helped his clients seriously and permanently injured in car crash and other negligence cases make recoveries totaling $14,276,112.76.
Mr. Hightower helped his clients seriously and permanently injured in work accidents recover settlements totaling $5,436,343.84.
Mr. Hightower is still fighting for Accident Victim Justice!
