09/02/2026
Firm Attorney Austin Diaz secured a $550,000 settlement in a complex crash case, overcoming carriers’ disputes over responsibility and challenges to whether the accident caused his client’s injuries based on her age and prior medical history.
Austin’s persistence and skilled negotiations overcame those challenges, increasing her recovery by $200,000 to reach the final $550,000 settlement.
His client was stopped at a red light when a distracted driver struck her vehicle at full speed. Both vehicles were totaled. She suffered significant injuries that ultimately resulted in her losing her job. As her husband’s sole caregiver, she was also unable to receive the additional treatment she needed.
With the at-fault driver working at the time of the crash, Austin had to navigate competing claims about which defendants and insurance carriers were responsible. He fought to preserve critical evidence, obtained payment from the primary carrier and continued negotiating with the excess carriers.
Through an especially difficult year, his client trusted his recommendation not to accept earlier offers. Austin remained focused on pursuing compensation that accounted for her injuries, her needs and the impact on her life.
At Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel - Florida Injury Lawyers, we have the experience and resources to take on complex cases while providing the personal attention our clients deserve.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a crash, call 561-655-2028 or visit lesserlawfirm.com to contact one of our attorneys today.
