Bradley Winston
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Winston Law Firm, P.A.
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Professional Liability, Insurance Coverage; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 1988
Education: Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2013, 2015 - 2026 Call today:
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Bradley Winston is the managing partner of the South Florida personal injury law firm; Winston Law Firm. He is an expert in civil trial law who has over three decades of legal experience handling a wide variety of personal injury matters. Throughout his career, Mr. Winston has fought hard to protect the rights of his clients and to ensure that they receive all the financial compensation they are entitled to under the law. He represents victims of auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, and wrongful death.
Mr. Winston is recognized by Super Lawyers for his personal injury work in the areas of plaintiff representation, defective products, and medical malpractice for the years 2006-2025.
Mr. Winston is also a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million-dollar verdicts and settlements. Less than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Additionally, he is an Associate of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an active member of the American Bar Association (ABA), the American Association for Justice, a former Director of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (AFTL), and is a Past President of the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association.
Martindale-Hubbell, a peer review organization for lawyers and judges and a leading U.S. legal publisher, recognizes Mr. Winston with a Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rating. Mr. Winston is AV rated – the highest rating for ability and ethics that a lawyer can receive.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Professional Liability: Plaintiff, Insurance Coverage, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Assault, Bad Faith Insurance, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Legal Malpractice, Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Professional Malpractice - Other, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 60% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Professional Liability: Plaintiff
- 10% Insurance Coverage
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1988, Florida
Professional Webpage: http://www.winstonlaw.com/about/bradley-winston/
Bar / Professional Activity
- The Florida Bar, Member
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member
- Broward County Trial Lawyers Association (BCTLA), Board Member and Past President
- Florida Justice Association, Member and Former Director
- American Association for Justice, Member
- American Bar Association (ABA), Member
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $6,150,000 Litigation Settlement – Bar Overserved Patron – Wrongful DeathBradley Winston, EsqA bar overserved a known drunk, then allowed him to drive away. He killed a mother of three in a head-on crash., 2025
- $1,500,000 Litigation Settlement – Motorcycle Crash – Insurance Bad FaithBradley Winston, EsqAn uninsured driver turned left in front of a motorcyclist, causing serious injuries. Even though the driver of the car was uninsured for bodily injury liability, she had property damage liability insurance. The mishandling of that claim resulted in a fair settlement from her insurance company for the biker’s injuries., 2025
- $925,000 Litigation Settlements – Three Crashes – Roadway Striping and Two Rear End CollisionsBradley Winston, EsqOur unfortunate client was involved in three separate car crashes in two years. One was partially caused by missing lane guidance stripes, and the other two were crashes from the rear. We brought all the cases in one lawsuit because the serious injuries were all superimposed upon one another. After complex litigation, a global settlement was reached with three drivers, a state agency, four corporations and five insurance companies., 2025
- $250,000 Litigation Settlement – Legal MalpracticeBradley Winston, EsqA lawyer accepted a check for less than 10% of the value of a storm damage claim, thinking it was a “partial payment”. However, the acceptance of this check resulted in the insured being barred from recovering the rest of the money that he should have recovered under the policy. After years of litigation, the lawyer’s insurance company settled for $250,000., 2025
- $7,000,000 Settlement – Roadway and Guardrail MaintenanceBradley Winston, EsqPlaintiff, a young single mother was driving on an interstate highway when her car hydroplaned in standing water which collected in a roadway surface defect. She crashed into a guardrail which failed, causing a traumatic amputation of her leg and a brain injury., 2023
- $1,500,000 Settlement – Roadway Assistance NegligenceBradley Winston, EsqPlaintiff was riding his motorcycle home after work. A tow truck had pushed a disabled car from the interstate, then pulled off into a side street with emergency rotating lights activated. The disabled car was not lighted and Plaintiff crashed his motorcycle into it at about 45 mph, sustaining a catastrophic injury., 2022
- $565,000 Settlement – Slip and FallBradley Winston, EsqPlaintiff was delivering boxes of beverage to a supermarket when he slipped and fell on a steel stairway in the rear stock room. He required elbow, knee and ulnar nerve surgeries., 2022
- $250,000 settlement – medical malpractice – bedsoreBradley Winston, Esq.Plaintiff was in the hospital for an extended period and developed a bedsore on his sacrum. This was eventually successfully healed, and the case was settled based on his pain and suffering for the months that he was in pain from this condition., 2021
- $565,000 Settlement – Slip and FallBradley Winston, EsqPlaintiff was delivering boxes of beverage to a supermarket when he slipped and fell on a steel stairway in the rear stock room. He required elbow, knee and ulnar nerve surgeries., 2021
- $300,000 settlement – motorcycle crash – uninsured motorist benefitsBradley Winston, Esq.Plaintiff, a husband and wife, were riding their motorcycle north on US one in Key Largo when they were cut off by a phantom motorist. Plaintiff locked up the front wheel of his motorcycle in an effort to avoid the accident and went down. The wife suffered a broken foot and the husband suffered a severe aggravation of his pre-existing back condition., 2020
- $650,000 settlement – Slip and fall – condo stairwellBradley Winston, Esq.Plaintiff was going down an outside stairway at her condominium building when she slipped and fell on water that had pooled in the concrete stairwell. This was a condition that was well known to the condominium Association, and the pooling water had made the surface even more slippery due to algae that grew in the puddle of water. The plaintiff needed to have back surgery, and had significant future care needs., 2019
- $2,850,000 Settlement – tree trimmer electrocuted – wrongful death and head injuries/PTSDBradley Winston, Esq.24 year old tree trimmer was electrocuted and killed when a branch he was cutting fell onto an energized powerline. His cousin was severely injured while trying to save the tree trimmer’s life. He was survived by three young sons and his mother. Confidential settlements were reached on the eve of trial with the electric utility and its tree service., 2018
- $972,000 Settlement – roadway design – motorcycle crashBradley Winston, Esq.Plaintiff was riding his motorcycle and crashed because of a raised curb lane separator. The design engineers and FDOT resolved the case after litigation and discovery. The engineer’s insurance policy was fully tendered., 2018
- $400,000 settlement – motorcycle crash – roadway maintenanceBradley Winston, Esq.Plaintiff was riding his motorcycle southbound on Dixie Highway when a car turned left in front of him. He was unable to stop because of sand and debris in the roadway, and collided with the car, injuring him severely. Settlements were obtained after extended litigation with the FDOT and its street sweeping contractor., 2017
- $2 million settlement – roadway design – pedestrian crossingBradley Winston, Esq.The plaintiff was crossing the street at a marked crosswalk, with a green light. The crosswalk is in the middle of a block with the signal for cars to stop is at the end of the block. She was hit by a car and seriously injured and confidential settlements were reached with the designers., 2017
- $1 million policy limits settlement – wrongful death of BicyclistBradley Winston, Esq.The decedent was riding his bicycle when he was hit by a truck. He was killed, leaving a wife and two children. The insurance policy limits of $1 million were tendered shortly after the claim was made., 2016
- $750,000 settlement – negligent roadway lighting maintenanceBradley Winston, Esq.Plaintiff was crossing the street in Miami when he was struck by a motorcycle and was seriously injured. The motorcyclist testified that he did not see the plaintiff because streetlights were out. The streetlights were not working because the copper wire had been stolen repeatedly. The maintenance contractor was well aware of this and failed to take steps to prevent the theft of the copper wire and to take steps to ensure that the streets were properly lighted., 2015
- $2 million settlement – SUV tire failureBradley Winston, Esq.Plaintiff was a victim of a rollover motor vehicle accident which resulted from one of the tires on the vehicle in which she was riding coming apart. Investigation revealed that the tire had a manufacturing defect, and had been improperly repaired. She sustained a serious injury and confidential settlements were reached with the tire manufacturer and retailer., 2015
- $350,000 settlement – Miami-Dade County- violation of federal Servicemembers Civil Relief ActBradley Winston, Esq.Jesus Jimenez and his family resided in Miami-Dade County. While he was on active duty in the United States Army the county condemned his home, and ordered it to be demolished. The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida determined that the county violated the Service Members Civil Relief Act when it demolished the home. The county ended up paying all the costs involved in correcting this miscarriage of justice., 2014
- $250,000 settlement – bicycle accidentBradley Winston, Esq.Daniel Rozin was injured by a car while riding his bicycle. The insurance carrier for the motor vehicle tendered its insurance proceeds settlement before suit needed to be filed., 2014
- $400,000 settlement – Car Accident – Man recovering from knee replacement surgery reinjured in crashBradley Winston, Esq.Man had a knee replacement surgery 3 weeks before. He was being taken to work by a home health aid when the car was involved in an intersection collision. The knee incision burst open again and the implant became infected., 2010
- $2.3 million settlements obtained – Security guard at hospital chokes man visiting hospital causing him brain damage.Bradley Winston, Esq.John Rowe went to the emergency room at Broward General Medical Center, feeling depressed. He was suicidal. After waiting several hours to be seen, he decided to leave to go home with his mother. Two Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies, two Fort Lauderdale policemen and two hospital orderlies physically subdued him and improperly used a choke hold. Mr. Rowe lapsed into a coma, and then died two years later. The various hospitals, institutions and agencies ultimately paid $2.3 million in settlements to resolve the extensive civil rights litigation in both state and federal courts., 2007
- $3 million in settlements – Motorcyclist loses limb and suffers internal injuries in accident, medical providers’ negligence during treatment renders motorcyclist quadriplegic, settlements obtained exceeding $6 millionBradley Winston, Esq.Claimant was a 19 year-old involved in a motorcycle accident on March 29, 2003 when he was struck and then partially run over by a truck. While treating for these injuries, Mr. O was given excessive amounts of sedatives, narcotic pain relievers and anesthesia by his treating physicians which caused him to go into shock and led to permanent brain damage. The insurer for the truck driver tendered its $1 million policy. The medical providers have also paid over $3 million in settlements with an additional $2 million claims bill pending with the Florida Legislature. The funds recovered have allowed Mr. O to obtain the care he needs for the rest of his life and for his mother to devote herself exclusively to his care., 2007
- $5.75 million recovered – Roadway Construction Site Accident – Seventeen year old auto passenger suffered brain injury when the car lost control and hit a tree because of standing water in the roadway.Bradley Winston, Esq.Client was riding in her boyfriend’s car when a large puddle in the road caused the driver in the next lane to cut them off. The puddle was caused by roadway construction contractors and engineers closing the drainage system during the rainy season., 2006
- $1.2 million verdict obtained at trial against City of Hollywood who employed driver of truck causing head-on accidentBradley Winston, Esq.Ronald Miller was a 40-year old man driving his pickup truck north on Federal Highway when a city employee crashed a city-owned truck head-on into his vehicle. Miller’s vehicle was totaled and he suffered neck injuries and ligament and cartilage tears in both knees. The city offered to settle for $49,000 prior to trial. After a three-day trial and less than an hour of deliberations, the jury returned a $1.2 million verdict., 2005
- $675,000 Jury Verdict for landlord defrauded of rent by property managerBradley Winston, Esq.A major Las Vegas and Biloxi casino owner purchased a large office building in south Florida as an investment. The property manager lied about how many square feet were rented to a tenant, who was eventually evicted for nonpayment of the rent on their extra space. After a hotly contested 3 week trial, the jury found that the property manager committed fraud on the landlord and awarded $675,000 as damages. The award was affirmed on appeal., 2006
- $14 million recovered – Woman who was severely injured due to defective motor home when fuel tank fell out on roadway –Bradley Winston, Esq.56-year-old woman was traveling on an expressway when her motor home suddenly lost its fuel tank. The fuel fire that developed led to the death of her husband. She was ejected and broke bones throughout her entire body, suffered internal injuries and a head injury. The firm settled the woman’s claims for $14 million approximately one month prior to trial., 2000
- $9.5 million Jury Verdict and settlement – Small business sustains fire lossBradley Winston, Esq.A large shopping mall burned down in September, 1997. Mr. Winston represented one of the tenants, a small software development company, and achieved an award on appeal after a jury verdict against the client’s insurer, Britamco, and court also ordered Britamco to pay the client’s attorneys fee for the trial and the appeal. After the insurance was exhausted, Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyer, Bradley Winston continued to pursue the mall’s owners and insurers and obtained total court awards and settlements for his client alone in excess of $1.5 million. The claims against the parties that caused the fire, allowed it to spread, and their insurance company for bad faith and spoliation of evidence were part of approximately $9.5 million in settlements achieved by Mr. Winston as one of the the four attorneys for all of the tenants (the “Plaintiffs’ Legal Committee”)., 1999
- $1 million verdict obtained from obstetrician who caused broken collarbone during deliveryBradley Winston, Esq.Infant girl was born with broken collarbone and stretched nerves between the neck and shoulder. She underwent over 10 surgical procedures to increase the range of motion in her arm and shoulder. Following a four-day trial, the jury delivered a $1 million verdict., 1992
- Nichols v. Nichols, 813 So.2d 137, 18 Fla. L. Weekly D421, Fla.App. 4 Dist., Feb. 03, 1993
- Coastal Data Solutions, Inc. v. Britamco Underwriters, Inc., 766 So.2d 339, 25 Fla. L. Weekly D1372, Fla.App. 4 Dist., June 07, 2000
- Jaffe v. Applebaum, 830 So.2d 136, 27 Fla. L. Weekly D2115, Fla.App. 4 Dist., Sep. 25, 2002
- United Wisconsin Life Ins. Co. v. Office of Ins. Regulation, 649 So.2d 417, 28 Fla. L. Weekly D1597, Fla.App. 1 Dist. July 11, 2003
- Perryman v. Crawford 968 So.2d 83 (Fla. 4th DCA 2007)
Special Licenses / Certifications
- The Florida Bar has certified Mr. Winston as a specialist in civil trials. Certification is the highest level of evaluation recognized by The Florida Bar for an attorney’s competency, experience, professionalism, and ethics. Only 7% of eligible Florida Bar members are board certified. Recertified every 5 years since then., 1997
- Admitted to State Bar of Montana - currently inactive status., 2016
Educational Background
- B.H.A., Health and Hospital Administration, Florida Atlantic University, 1984
Honors
- Mr. Winston is also a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million dollar verdicts and settlements. Less than 1% of
- Martindale-Hubbell, a leading U.S. legal publisher, recognizes Mr. Winston with a Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rating. He is AV Rated, A being the highest rating in ability, and V being the highest rating in ethics., AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Industry Groups
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Consumers
- Motorcycles
- Roadway Design and Construction Site Accidents
- Survivors of Wrongful Death
Office location for Bradley Winston
2924 Davie Rd.
Suite 201
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
Phone: 954-666-5133
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