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The family of an affluent Colombian businessman who had purchased a kidnap
and ransom insurance policy in Florida from a large, international insurance
company was tragically killed in an attempted kidnapping in Colombia.
When the grieving family submitted its claim for death benefits under
the kidnap and ransom insurance policy the businessman had purchased and
paid premiums on for many years, the large, international insurance company
denied the claim without so much as an investigation. Despite this denial,
and after a thorough international investigation conducted by Mesa Law
Firm and co-counsel firm, the insurance company agreed to pay the family
a substantial settlement amount.
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Mesa Law Firm successfully represented its client in a commercial litigation
matter it brought against an individual involving claims of misappropriation
of trade secrets, breach of contract, tortious interference with business
relationships, defamation and injunctive relief. Mesa Law Firm was able
to obtain a favorable settlement on behalf of its client in connection
with the litigation.
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Mesa Law Firm successfully represented its client in a commercial litigation
matter against a large credit card company involving claims of breach
of contract, violation of Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act and
slander of credit. Mesa Law Firm was able to obtain a favorable settlement
on behalf of its client in connection with the litigation.
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A hard-working man who had a history of wrist problems that had required
multiple surgeries in the past was injured when his small car was struck
by a large SUV. As a result of the crash, the man had to have another
surgery to his wrist. The insurance company claimed that the injury was
a pre-existing one and that the surgery would have had to be performed
at some point in the future regardless of the crash. Despite some very
difficult medical arguments raised by the insurance company, through diligent
research into the client's prior medical history and communication
with the client's treating orthopaedic surgeon, Mesa Law Firm was
able to invalidate the insurance company's arguments and connect the
crash to the injury. The firm successfully recovered a significant settlement
for the client without filing suit.
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A mother to be was involved in a car accident when a negligent driver fell
asleep at the wheel and struck her vehicle, causing her injuries and resulting
in the premature birth of her baby, and the complications associated therewith.
Mesa Law Firm represented the mother and the baby. The firm recovered
the maximum amount available from the insurance of the negligent driver.
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A high school student was seriously injured in a car crash, which occurred
after a school party, in which a fellow student lost control of the vehicle
in which she was a passenger. Mesa Law Firm was able to collect the entirety
of the liability insurance policy and uninsured/underinsured motorist policy.
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An out-of-state tourist that was vacationing with his girlfriend in South
Florida was seriously injured in a car accident while sight-seeing. Upon
his return trip home to the Midwest, he had to undergo surgery for his
injuries. After having no success with a prior attorney, the injured tourist
contacted Mesa Law Firm. Mesa Law Firm was able to recover the entirety
of the liability insurance policy from the at-fault driver as well as
the maximum available from the client's uninsured/underinsured motorist
policy. Mesa Law Firm also represented the man's girlfriend and was
able to obtain a settlement for her compensating her for her medical bills,
pain, suffering and mental anguish.
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A music producer was injured in a car accident caused by a large van that
fled from the scene of the crash. Despite not having a third-party driver
to hold accountable, Mesa Law Firm was able to recover the maximum amount
available from the injured man's uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.
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A kind, young business owner in the community was seriously injured when
her vehicle was struck from behind by a negligent motorist. The neck injuries
suffered caused severe financial distress for this young entrepreneur
because she did not have health insurance to pay for her medical bills
and her time away from work due to her injuries adversely affected her
young and growing business that she had worked so hard to build. Mesa
Law Firm represented the injured woman, and after a highly contested litigation,
the insurance company for the negligent motorist, which company from the
beginning of the claim offered very little money, agreed to pay the amount
demanded just a few weeks before trial was set to begin.
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A grandfather was seriously injured in a car crash in which his vehicle
was slammed into from behind. Mesa Law Firm was able to recover the entirety
of the insurance limits from the at-fault driver's insurance company
as well as the limits of the uninsured/underinsured motorist policy from
the injured victim's insurance company.
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A grandfather was seriously injured in a car crash in which his vehicle
was slammed into from behind. Mesa Law Firm was able to recover the entirety
of the insurance limits from the at-fault driver's insurance company
as well as the limits of the uninsured/underinsured motorist policy from
the injured victim's insurance company.
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A widow was seriously injured in a car accident in which her vehicle was
slammed into from behind by a large SUV. She suffered extensive dental
damage that required surgical intervention. Despite minimal settlement
offers at the outset of the claim, Mesa Law Firm was able to recover the
maximum amount available from the negligent driver's insurance company
as well as additional compensation from the insurance company of its injured client.
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An elderly woman was seriously injured when her car was struck in a violent
T-Bone collision by a commercial van whose negligent driver ran a red
light. Mesa Law Firm was able to show that the commercial van driver had
a history of driving violations and had no business being behind the wheel
of a large commercial vehicle. Mesa Law Firm was able to hold the commercial
driver and his company accountable and recover a significant settlement
sum for its injured client.
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A client and his dog were attacked by a former police-trained German Shepherd
that was running around at-large in the client's neighborhood. The
client suffered a serious shoulder injury and a laceration to his hand,
while his dog suffered various puncture wounds. Despite some very difficult
and technical legal arguments regarding ownership interest in the dog,
through diligent investigative and legal research, Mesa Law Firm was able
to locate and identify the owner of the dog and prove her ownership interest
in it. Mesa Law Firm successfully held the dog owner liable and was able
to recover the maximum amount available from the insurance of the dog
owner. The insurance company for the dog owner had initially denied the
victim's claim.
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A drunk driver seriously injured a man in a high-speed crash while driving
in Miami, Florida early one morning. Mesa Law Firm successfully represented
the injured man and recovered the maximum amount available under the insurance
policy of the drunk driver. The insurance company had refused to pay any
compensation to the injured man prior to Mesa Law Firm becoming involved.
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A chef at a popular South Beach restaurant suffered a serious amputation
injury to his hand when a large truck violently struck him as he stood
next to his parked vehicle. The truck fled from the scene of the crash,
and, despite pursuit from bystanders and police, escaped. Despite not
having a negligent driver to hold accountable, and various technical legal
arguments raised by the applicable insurance company, Mesa Law Firm successfully
represented the injured pedestrian and recovered the maximum amount available
from the insurance company of the pedestrian's wife's.
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A father and son who were riding together on a motor scooter on South Beach
during a holiday weekend were injured when a car took a turn too fast,
lost control and struck them head on. The negligent driver fled the scene
of the crash, but was ultimately caught and arrested. Mesa Law Firm was
able to hold the hit and run motorist accountable and obtain compensation
for his negligent actions.
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Several workers at a South Beach restaurant were not paid overtime wages
in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Mesa Law Firm successfully
represented the workers in a Fair Labor Standards Act lawsuit. After Mesa
Law Firm commenced litigation in Federal Court, the employer quickly agreed
to the settlement demand made by the firm.
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A public school employee was seriously injured when she was struck by a
negligent driver in the parking lot of a shopping center. Mesa Law Firm
was able to recover the maximum compensation available under the insurance
of the negligent driver as well as the injured victim's own insurance.
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A single mother who worked as a store manager (misclassified under the
FLSA) for a large international corporation was not paid overtime wages
in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Mesa Law Firm successfully
represented the store manager in her unpaid overtime claim and recovered
the unpaid wages she had worked hard for and was owed.
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A single mother and her two young daughters were involved in a terrible
roll-over crash in Tampa, Florida when a negligent driver ran a stop sign,
causing serious injuries. Mesa Law Firm represented the mother and her
two young daughters. The firm recovered the maximum amount available from
the insurance of the responsible party as well as the maximum amount available
from the insurance company of the injured mother.
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An older gentleman who worked as a security guard at a nursing home facility
suffered a severe injury when he slipped and fell on construction debris
that had failed to be properly disposed of during multiple, ongoing construction
projects at the facility. Mesa Law Firm was contacted by another law firm
to assist them in the case. Mesa Law Firm did so and co-counseled the
case. Just prior to trial the responsible parties agreed to pay a substantial
sum to the injured security guard.
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A kind, hard-working housekeeper suffered serious injuries when she slipped
and fell on a rug that failed to have an anti-slip pad underneath it.
Mesa Law Firm represented the injured woman, and after a highly contested
litigation, the insurance company for the responsible party agreed to
pay a substantial sum to the client just prior to trial.
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A disabled, out-of-state resident who was in town for a funeral was injured
when she fell in a hole in a parking area. Despite prior knowledge of
the hole, the owner of the property never repaired it. After Mesa Law
Firm was retained by the injured victim and prepared the case for litigation,
the property owner agreed to the settlement demand made by the firm.