Stan Gipe of the Dolman Law Group recently obtained a $6.7 million personal injury verdict for the estate of Harold Lewis. Harold had recently had his foot amputated after complications from diabetes. After the amputation, he had to go into the Clearwater Care and Rehabilitation Center. While in the Rehabilitation Center, Harold developed a bedsore that became severely infected, leading to his death.

Learn more about Harold’s case and our process for obtaining justice in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with seasoned civil trial lawyers Matt Dolman and his partner, Stan Gipe. They provide a play-by-play recount of how Stan helped Harold’s family win a verdict of $6.7 million in compensation for the loss of their loved one that the Rehabilitation Center failed to properly care for.

In this episode: 

• [00:40] Matt Dolman introduces the topic of the day: how we helped a client obtain a $6.7 million personal injury verdict
• [01:11] Stan Gipe talks about the client’s injury, pain, and suffering—and the personal injury lawyer’s burden to help the client 
• [05:52] How a patient and their family suffer when a care facility fails to do its job correctly
• [06:42] How the Dolman Law Group builds a case  
• [08:17] Identifying the care providers involved and bringing a suit against them    
• [08:52] The burden of proof at trial
• [09:26] How did we arrive at a number to request compensation?
• [11:28] Consulting with a lawyer early in the process makes a big difference in the compensation you can receive
• [15:08] Building a case for damages: what lawyers have to do
• [17:02] The optics matter for your injury case
• [18:25] Going to trial is like going to the Super Bowl. Preparation matters.
• [19:56] Strengthening your case and what it takes to win

💡 Meet Your Hosts 💡

Name Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.

Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Matt is a nationally recognized insurance and personal injury attorney and focuses much of his practice on the litigation of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. 

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Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.

Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA

Specialty: Stan is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. This distinction connotes expertise in the discipline of trial practice. He has served as lead counsel on over 1,000 Florida personal injury lawsuits.

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