Case Results | Over 50+ Million Recovered

In a landmark case on February 20, 2024, Cliff Wells of Herman & Wells achieved a significant legal victory, securing a $2.5 million verdict for a client severely injured in a rear-end collision. Our client suffered extensive injuries necessitating a disc replacement surgery in his neck, a painful and life-altering procedure. This case not only highlights the devastating impact of automobile negligence but also underscores our firm’s commitment to obtaining justice for those wrongfully harmed.

In a significant legal triumph for personal injury law, Herman & Wells secured a $1,275,000 settlement for a St. Petersburg man who was severely injured in a T-bone collision at a busy intersection. The complexity of the case was formidable, involving multiple parties and intricate legal negotiations, yet our team’s dedication led to a successful outcome.

Initially offered a paltry $94 by their insurance company—a sum grossly inadequate to cover the extensive damages—our client was compelled to seek the expertise of our insurance dispute team. Lead attorney Jason Herman, alongside Warren Duffy, took the helm of this complex case. The case made it all the way to the courtroom where the jury awarded a verdict of $717,523.94 on a Replacement Cost Basis. Still refusing to pay, the insurance company filed an appeal, and our client fought the appeal and won. We went after the insurance company for the attorney’s fees, costs and bad faith damages and the insurance company ended up paying a total of $1.275M for the claim and for the delay in paying it. This substantial sum was a testament to the validity of the claim and the severity of the oversight by the insurance company.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, a Pine Island resident faced a dire situation when their insurance provider offered only $10,000 for significant wind damage to their home—citing that the damages fell below the hurricane deductible. The turning point came when Herman & Wells filed a lawsuit against the insurance provider, culminating in a robust legal battle that ended with a favorable outcome. The firm successfully secured an $850,000 settlement for the client, a sum that far exceeded the initial offer and provided significant financial relief for the damages incurred.

After hurricane-related damage , the insurance company initially underpaid the homeowners’ claim, disputing full repair costs. Through litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation, the team obtained a pre-trial resolution.

This matter arose from a hurricane loss to a waterfront house. After the initial insurance payments, there was a dispute about scope and pricing (including windows, doors, painting, and interior repairs). We retained an engineer and estimator to support our client’s position, which ultimately resulted in a settlement.