Your Injury Advocates Announces $15 Million Wrongful Death Settlement in Florida Child Drowning Case
Fort Myers, Florida – Your Injury Advocates is proud to announce the successful resolution of a wrongful death lawsuit arising from the tragic drowning case of a 2-year-old child in a retention pond near a playground in an apartment complex. The case resolved for $15 million following extensive litigation and years of intensive investigation and discovery.
The litigation was led by attorney Rita Jackman, managing partner of Your Injury Advocates, together with co-counsels, Megan Hickey and William Powell. The legal team conducted extensive discovery, including the review of tens of thousands of pages of documents, numerous depositions, inspections, expert evaluations, and corporate testimony.
Through relentless advocacy, the plaintiff team uncovered evidence concerning property safety conditions, hurricane damage, maintenance issues, management practices, and other circumstances surrounding the retention pond and recreational areas where the tragedy occurred. The discovery process revealed information that became central to the claims asserted on behalf of the child’s family and ultimately helped bring the matter to a successful resolution.
“This case was about accountability and ensuring that a family devastated by an unimaginable loss received justice,” said Rita Jackman. “Our team left no stone unturned. We pursued every document, every witness, and every piece of evidence necessary to uncover the truth and present the strongest possible case on behalf of this family.”
As the case approached trial, nationally recognized trial attorney Greg Barnhart of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley joined the litigation team as trial counsel, bring his experience and strategic insight to the matter.
The appellate practice aspects of the case were supported by Christopher Carlyle and John Baginoff of The Carlyle Appellate Law Firm.
The case required coordination among multiple, experts, consultants, and investigators over the course of the litigation. The collaborative effort ultimately achieved a resolution that provides meaningful compensation to the family while highlighting the importance of property safety and responsible management practices.
The case required coordination among multiple, experts, consultants, and investigators over the course of the litigation. The collaborative effort ultimately achieved a resolution that provides meaningful compensation to the family while highlighting the importance of property safety and responsible management practices.
About Your Injury Advocates.
Your Injury Advocates is a Florida-based trial firm concentrating on catastrophic injury, wrongful death, premises liability, medical negligence, and complex litigation. The firm is committed to representing individuals and families facing life-altering injuries and losses and has recovered substantial verdicts and settlements on behalf of its clients throughout Florida.
Media Contact:
Rita Jackman, Esq.
Managing Partner
Your Injury Advocates
