Karl F. Pansler

Top rated Medical Malpractice attorney in Lakeland, Florida

The Pansler Law Firm PA

Practice areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

Licensed in Florida since: 1985

Education: Regent University School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2007, 2009 - 2010, 2014 - 2026

The Pansler Law Firm PA

223 North Florida Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801 Phone: 863-683-7500 Email: Karl F. Pansler Visit website

Karl F. Pansler has been awarded an AV rating by the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory and has been included in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers since the 83rd edition. He is Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and The Florida Bar as a specialist in civil trial law and is listed in Who's Who in America and Who's Who in American Law. Karl is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum where membership is limited to trial lawyers who have achieved a trial verdict or settlement in the amount of $2 million or more.

First Admitted: 1985, Florida

Professional Webpage: http://www.pansler.com/attorneyprofiles.php

Bar / Professional Activity

AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
Admitted to the Oklahoma Bar, 1985
Admitted to practice in all Florida, Georgia and Oklahoma Courts; Member of the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the United States Supreme Court, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Northern Districts of Oklahoma.
Admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States, 2011
Member, American Bar Association; Member, National Trial Lawyer; Member, Polk County Trial Lawyers Association; Member, The Lakeland Bar Association; Member, American Justice Association; Member, National Trial Lawyers Association; Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum; member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 1990
Named Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Florida by The National Trial Lawyers
Admitted to the Florida Bar, 1987
Admitted to the Georgia Bar, 2010

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

$1,200,000.00 – Motor Vehicle Accident Involving Food Delivery Driver This case involved two clients who were clipped by a driver who was working for two food delivery companies. The delivery driver entered a turn lane from the wrong direction and, in an attempt to beat the traffic, quickly executed a U-turn from the turning lane. The delivery driver, however, overcorrected the turn and caused the front of his car to clip the back passenger side of our client’s vehicle, which in turn caused our client’s car to flip. As the car was flipped, a cooler in the backseat of our client’s vehicle struck the client in the head, resulting in a traumatic brain injury. Our other client suffered severe back injuries. Suit was filed and vigorously pursued. Defendants filed a proposal for Settlement for $2,500.00. After mediation and approximately one (1) month before trial, Defendants paid $1.2 million., 2024
$125,000.00 – Stop Sign Rear-End Car AccidentIn this case, our client was stopped at a stop sign when she was rear ended by the car behind her. Despite minimal property damage, our client began suffering from neck and back injuries. The insurance company originally offered $8,000.00 to resolve the matter. Our client rejected the offer and allowed us to file suit. Once suit was filed, a trial date was set and discovery was obtained. Just before trial, the insurance company agreed to provide our client with $125,000.00 to resolve the matter. Our client accepted the offer. , 2024
$100,000.00 (policy limit)In this case, our client was rear ended by a car while driving on an on-ramp for the Polk Parkway. Due to inadequate presuit offers, suit was filed and a trial date was obtained. Defendant provided numerous offers below the policy limits – ranging from $36,000.00 to $60,000.00 – which were all rejected. Eventually, Defendant tendered the entirety of the policy to our client., 2024
$100,000.00 – Car AccidentIn this case, the Defendant attempted a left-hand turn, right into the path of our client. Without the necessity of litigation, we were able to obtain the $50,000.00 bodily injury policy limit, as well as our client’s $50,000.00 uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage limit. At the conclusion of the case, our client was thoroughly pleased with the result we obtained., 2024
$200,000.00 – Car vs. SemiIn this case, our client was turning left when a semi tractor trailer ran a red light and collided with our client. During the presuit process, inadequate offers were provided to our client, resulting in authority being obtained to pursue a lawsuit. After suit was filed, Defendants continued to offer inadequate amounts, with offers in the amount of $40,000.00 to $45,000.00. All offers were rejected. Shortly before trial, Defendants agreed to pay $200,000.00 to our client, which our client agreed to accept., 2024
$125,000.00 – Car AccidentIn this case, our client, who was leaving a dry wedding reception, was involved in an accident where the Defendant ran a stop sign. Defendant initially asserted that our client was intoxicated and speeding and Defendant’s insurance company offered $4,000. Suit was immediately filed, and a trial date was obtained. During the course of discovery, Defendant’s deposition was taken and the Defendant struggled with providing support for his initial positions. While the Defendant testified that he saw beer bottles fall out of our client’s car, witnesses at the scene were deposed and testified to no such incident taking place. We were able to depose the father of the bride, who hosted the reception. He testified that no alcohol was served and, when he arrived at the scene, he saw no evidence of alcoholic beverages, as well as no indication of drinking. After moving to strike the Defendant’s pleadings, the insurance company tendered the entirety of the $100,000.00 bodily injury policy. In addition to the policy, we were able to obtain an extra $25,000.00 from our client’s uninsured motorist provider., 2024
$3,000,000.00 (consent judgment) – Drunk Driver vs. MotorcycleIn this case, our client was the passenger on a motorcycle that was hit by a drunk driver, resulting in severe injuries to our client. There was only $25,000.00 in insurance coverage which was less than adequate to satisfy our client’s demands. After filing suit and receiving permission from the court to pursue punitive damages, the Defendant agreed to a $3,000,000.00 consent judgment with no covenant not to execute., 2025
$150,000 (BI and UM Policy Limits) – Car AccidentIn this case, our client was injured in a head-on collision while traveling down U.S. 17. Following the accident, our client required surgery on her knee due to a severe tear of the meniscus. Our client also suffered from pain in the neck and back. During the presuit process, it was discovered that the Defendant did not have a valid license and took his parent’s car out. After negotiations, we were able to obtain the full policy limits from the bodily injury provider, as well as our client’s uninsured/underinsured motorist provider., 2024
$25,000.00 (policy limit) – Car Accident with Hit and RunIn this case, our client was side-swiped by a vehicle pulling out of a shopping plaza. Unfortunately, the Defendant fled the scene and later denied being involved in the accident. The insurance company took his word and fully denied liability. Suit was filed and discovery was conducted. Once a trial date was obtained and the Defendant was set for deposition, the insurance company decided to tender the policy to our client., 2024
$100,000.00 (policy limit) – Car Accident Involving MinorIn this case, our minor client was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Unfortunately, the accident resulted in back injuries that necessitated extensive treatment. Initially, the insurance company only offered our client $2,000.00. After filing suit and obtaining a trial date, the insurance company tendered the entire $100,000.00 to our client., 2025
$125,000.00 – Premises LiabilityIn this case, our client suffered a knee injury when she was entering a chair that was improperly positioned at a salon and makeup store. The initial offer on the case was $7,500.00. After discussing this with our client, the choice was made to file suit. During discovery, we were able to catch the stylist in multiple lies, as well as learn about the manager’s sudden lapse in memory (largely due to her attempt to become re-employed at the Defendant’s shop). Not long after these depositions, we were able to negotiate a favorable settlement for our client., 2024
$100,000.00 – Pedestrian vs. SemiIn this case, our client unfortunately attempted to cross a road without a proper crossing signal. As a semi tractor trailer approached the intersection to turn left, our client was in the middle of the crosswalk. Despite adequate time to stop, the driver continued forward, not noticing our client. As a result, the semi tractor trailer hit our client, killing her instantly. The Defendants initially offered zero dollars, arguing that our client was more than fifty (50) percent liable for the accident. After filing suit and deposing the driver, we were able to obtain enough information to argue that liability should be split 50/50 between the parties, resulting in the Defendants placing $100,000.00 on the case after negotiations. With the change in law regarding comparative negligence, our client’s family felt the offer was fair., 2025
$250,000.00 – Trucking Accident In this case, our clients were rear-ended by a semi tractor trailer while in traffic on I-95. Although the accident happened at a low speed, the weight of the truck was enough to cause frame damage to our clients’ vehicle. In the presuit process, we were able to obtain a global offer of $250,000.00 to resolve their matter., 2025
$350,000.00 – Trip and Fall at RestaurantIn this case, our client was entering a popular restaurant with her friends. As she entered, the corner of the rug was not flat on the surface, allowing our client’s foot to slip under the rug. As our client continued to walk, her foot became trapped, causing her to fall at the entrance and break her femur. After spending months in rehab trying to recover, the insurance company for the restaurant agreed to pay $350,000.00., 2024
$20,000.00 – Negligent Failure to Maintain the PremisesIn this case, our client was working out at the gym operated by the Homeowner’s association. As our client was on the treadmill, she stepped on the non-moving part of the treadmill, causing her to fall. Unfortunately, the treadmill she was on did not have a safety lanyard, which would have stopped the treadmill and minimized our client’s injuries. When our client fell, the treadmill continued to go, causing our client greater injuries and a broken nose. After presenting the claim to the homeowner’s association, the HOA only offered $1,450.00. Suit was filed and, shortly after, the HOA’s insurance company agreed to pay $20,000.00., 2024
$225,000.00 – Premises LiabilityIn this case, our client had recently suffered a stroke and was undergoing physical therapy. As he was waiting for his medical transport, he attempted to go up the ramp to the facility to try and get into the shade. While going up the ramp, which had no handrails, our client’s wheelchair fell off the side and our client fractured his shoulder. We discovered that the ramp was not compliant with Florida Building Codes, which was confirmed by the Defendant’s expert upon inspection. After bringing in the sub-contractor who built the ramp, we were able to come to a settlement just before trial., 2024
$800,000.00 (full policy limits) – Wrongful Death/Negligent Security In this tragic case, our client was at a house party when a fight broke out in the front yard. An unknown individual pulled a gun and began firing, striking another individual in his shoulder. Fearing for her life, our client ran into the backyard and proceeded to lay on the ground. Once she thought the shooting was done, her and her friends made their way to their vehicle to leave. As they entered the vehicle, three unidentified shooters approached the house and began shooting. One of the bullets went through the windshield of the vehicle, striking our client in the head and killing her instantly. The owners of the home had two (2) insurance policies – one for $300,000.00 and the other for $500,000.00. While the first insurance company (the $300,000.00) tendered after the demand was sent out, the second insurance company took the position that only $500,000.00 applied to both the individual struck in the shoulder and our client. The insurance company’s reasoning was that the language of the policy only awarded $500,000.00 for a single incident. With very little facts available to them, the insurance company took the position that this was a single incident. The incident was heavily investigated by our team, which resulted in us obtaining the facts above. After presenting the facts and the surrounding case law to the insurance company, as well as differentiating the case law that the insurance company was relying on, the insurance company agreed to pay our client the $500,000.00 policy limit., 2024
$375,000.00 – Medical MalpracticeIn this case, our client was treating with an internal medicine physician, who was monitoring our client for chronic kidney disease. The only problem was that he never conveyed to our client that he was suffering from chronic kidney disease and failed to refer our client to a nephrologist until our client reached late stage 3(b) kidney disease, which ultimately progressed to stage 4. After serving the Notice of Intent and prior to the expiration of the pre-suit notice period, the parties agreed to mediate the case, which resulted in a $375,000.00 settlement for our client., 2024
$10,000.00 – Motor Vehicle AccidentIn this case, our client had a vehicle pull out in front of him, resulting in a collision. After sending out disclosure letters, we learned that $10,000.00 in coverage was available. Unfortunately, our client did not have uninsured motorist coverage. We were able to obtain a full tender of the tortfeasor’s policy limits., 2024
$35,000.00 (full policy limits) – Motor Vehicle AccidentIn this case, the tortfeasor failed to observe our client travelling down the road and pulled out in front of her. After treating with her doctors, we presented the case to the tortfeasor’s bodily injury coverage provider and obtained a full tender of the bodily injury policy limit of $25,000.00. We then presented the case to our client’s uninsured motorist provider and negotiated a tender of the uninsured motorist limit of $10,000.00., 2024
$50,000.00 (full policy limits) – Rear End Motor Vehicle AccidentIn this case, our client was rear ended while at a stop light. The bodily injury coverage was $25,000.00, which we were able to obtain without having to file a lawsuit. Upon presenting the case to the uninsured motorist coverage carrier, we collected the full $25,000.00 uninsured motorist policy limit., 2024
$58,000.00 – Rear End Motor Vehicle AccidentIn this case our client was rear ended on I-75. Without going into litigation, we were able to obtain $58,000.00, which was based largely on chiropractic conservative treatment., 2024
$60,000.00 – Uninsured Motorist Coverage ClaimIn this case, our client was side swiped by an individual during a multi-car crash on I-4. Unfortunately for our client, the individual did not stop and our client was unable to obtain his license plate number. We presented the claim to our client’s uninsured motorist coverage carrier. After failed negotiations, we filed suit against the insurance company and immediately obtained a trial date. Prior to trial, the insurance company agreed to pay $60,000.00, which our client accepted., 2024
$100,000.00 (full policy limits) – Motor Vehicle AccidentIn this case, our client was traveling down the road when a car suddenly turned left right into her path. Our client was diagnosed with multiple herniations in the cervical spine, thoracic spine, and lumbar spine. The tortfeasor had a $50,000.00 policy limit, which was tendered after negotiations. When the case was presented to our client’s uninsured motorist coverage provider, we were able to put pressure on the provider to provide the additional $50,000.00 in limits, bringing our client’s total settlement to $100,000.00 without having to file a lawsuit., 2024
$110,000.00 – Rear End Motor Vehicle AccidentIn this case, our client was rear-ended by an individual with a $25,000.00 bodily injury policy. After presenting the claim to the individual’s insurance, we were able to obtain the full policy for our client. We pursued our client’s uninsured motorist coverage carrier after they failed to put any money on the claim when it was presented. After filing suit and before trial, the insurance company paid $85,000.00 to our client to resolve the claim., 2024
$125,000.00 – Motor Vehicle AccidentIn this case, our client was side swiped by an individual attempting to pass her while she made a left turn. Once a lawsuit was filed, the insurance company decided to tender the $100,000.00 policy and our client’s uninsured motorist coverage provider agreed to pay an extra $25,000.00., 2024
$175,000.00 – Motor Vehicle AccidentIn this case, our client was travelling with a friend when a vehicle pulled out in front of them. Unfortunately, the vehicle our client was in did not have enough time to stop. Our client was transported to the hospital and began experiencing back issues shortly after the accident. The Defendant had $100,000.00 in insurance, which was ultimately tendered after suit was filed. We were able to collect an additional $50,000.00 from the uninsured motorist policy of the owner of the vehicle our client was in, and an additional $25,000.00 from our client’s uninsured motorist carrier provider., 2024
$200,000.00 – Low Speed Motor Vehicle AccidentIn this case, our client was attempting a right turn onto a highway. As she was waiting for traffic to clear, the Defendant rear ended her at approximately 7-10 miles per hour. Although the accident was relatively low speed, due to the design of the intersection, our client’s head was turned over ninety (90) degrees to the left in order to observe traffic. When the vehicles collided, our client’s neck was caused to bend back at an incredibly awkward angle. Due to the positioning, our client suffered painful neck injuries. Suit was filed and vigorously pursued. Initially, the Defendant’s insurance company only offered $16,000.00, which was declined. A couple months before trial, Defendant’s insurance company offered $200,000.00, which our client accepted., 2024
$310,000.00 – Motor Vehicle AccidentIn this case, our client was involved in an accident with a drunk driver who pulled out in front of him. Unfortunately, the tortfeasor only had a policy of $10,000.00, which was tendered shortly after the claim was presented. After presenting the claim to our client’s uninsured motorist coverage provider, the provider responded with an offer of $1,000.00. We swiftly filed suit and pursued the claim. Prior to trial, the uninsured motorist coverage provider offered $300,000.00 to settle the matter, which the client agreed to take., 2024
$325,000.00 – Motor Vehicle AccidentIn this case, our client was t-boned by a construction vehicle as she made her way home. Even with prior car accidents, we were able to obtain $325,000.00 without having to file a lawsuit., 2024
$360,000.00 – Rear End Motor Vehicle AccidentIn this case, our client was rear ended as she stopped for traffic. After presenting the claim to the Defendant’s insurance company, they agreed to pay the $10,000.00 limit without litigation. Suit was filed against our client’s uninsured motorist coverage carrier, who only offered $35,000.00. Discovery was served on the UM insurance company and, following the attempt to take the deposition of the doctor working for the insurance company, the insurance company’s doctor withdrew from the case. Without an expert and not long before trial, the insurance company agreed to pay $350,000.00., 2024
$92,318.36 – Motor Vehicle Accident Our client was proceeding through an intersection with a green arrow. Suddenly, the defendant, who was required to yield to oncoming traffic, improperly pulled out in front of our client and caused a collision. Our client was diagnosed with several herniations that were directly related to the accident. Defendant made several low offers, first at $16,000, then $22,580. Both were rejected by our client. Suit was filed and the defendant’s insurance company ultimately tendered the remainder of the $100,000.00 policy, which was reduced by the property damage sustained by our client., 2022
$800,000.00 (full policy limits) – Wrongful Death/Negligent Security In this tragic case, our client was at a house party when a fight broke out in the front yard. An unknown individual pulled a gun and began firing, striking another individual in his shoulder. Fearing for her life, our client ran into the backyard and proceeded to lay on the ground. Once she thought the shooting was done, her and her friends made their way to their vehicle to leave. As they entered the vehicle, three unidentified shooters approached the house and began shooting. One of the bullets went through the windshield of the vehicle, striking our client in the head and killing her instantly. The owners of the home had two (2) insurance policies – one for $300,000.00 and the other for $500,000.00. While the first insurance company (the $300,000.00) tendered after the demand was sent out, the second insurance company took the position that only $500,000.00 applied to both the individual struck in the shoulder and our client. The insurance company’s reasoning was that the language of the policy only awarded $500,000.00 for a single incident. With very little facts available to them, the insurance company took the position that this was a single incident. The incident was heavily investigated by our team, which resulted in us obtaining the facts above. After presenting the facts and the surrounding case law to the insurance company, as well as differentiating the case law that the insurance company was relying on, the insurance company agreed to pay our client the $500,000.00 policy limit., 2023
$360,000.00 – Rear End Motor Vehicle Accident In this case, our client was rear ended as she stopped for traffic. After presenting the claim to the Defendant’s insurance company, they agreed to pay the $10,000.00 limit without litigation. Suit was filed against our client’s uninsured motorist coverage carrier, who only offered $35,000.00. Discovery was served on the UM insurance company and, following the attempt to take the deposition of the doctor working for the insurance company, the insurance company’s doctor withdrew from the case. Without an expert and not long before trial, the insurance company agreed to pay $350,000.00., 2023
$20,000.00 – Negligent Failure to Maintain the Premises In this case, our client was working out at the gym operated by the Homeowner’s association. As our client was on the treadmill, she stepped on the non-moving part of the treadmill, causing her to fall. Unfortunately, the treadmill she was on did not have a safety lanyard, which would have stopped the treadmill and minimized our client’s injuries. When our client fell, the treadmill continued to go, causing our client greater injuries and a broken nose. After presenting the claim to the homeowner’s association, the HOA only offered $1,450.00. Suit was filed and, shortly after, the HOA’s insurance company agreed to pay $20,000.00., 2023
$50,000.00 – Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident In this case, our client was injured following a rear end collision in northern Georgia. Our client, a resident of Lakeland, suffered neck and back injuries following the collision. Upon presentation of the claim and without the necessity of litigation, Defendant’s insurance company agreed to pay the limit of $25,000.00 for their insured. After presenting the claim to our client’s uninsured motorist coverage provider, they agreed to pay our client an additional $25,000.00., 2023
$350,000.00 – Trip and Fall at Restaurant In this case, our client was entering a popular restaurant with her friends. As she entered, the corner of the rug was not flat on the surface, allowing our client’s foot to slip under the rug. As our client continued to walk, her foot became trapped, causing her to fall at the entrance and break her femur. After spending months in rehab trying to recover, the insurance company for the restaurant agreed to pay $350,000.00., 2023
$175,000.00 – Food Delivery Driver Motor Vehicle Accident In this case, our client was entering a turning lane when a food delivery driver unexpectedly violated our client’s right of way, pulling directly in front of our client. Even though the driver struck our client, the insurance company put our client as 70% liable. Our client was diagnosed with serious back injuries. Suit was filed and, after an unsuccessful mediation, the insurance company agreed to pay $175,000.00 to our client., 2023
$226,483.03 – Rear End Motor Vehicle Accident In this case, our client was stopped at a red light when he was suddenly rear ended by a heavy-duty commercial vehicle. The impact was so severe that it bent the frame of our client’s vehicle, resulting in the insurance company totaling the vehicle. Our client treated for neck and back injuries. Defendant’s insurance company only offered $40,000.00. As a result, suit was filed and pursued. Shortly after, Defendant’s insurance company agreed to pay $226,483.03 to resolve the claim., 2023
$498,516.97 – Rear End Motor Vehicle Accident In this case, our client was stopped at a red light when he was suddenly rear ended by a heavy-duty commercial vehicle. The impact was so severe that it bent the frame of our client’s vehicle, resulting in the insurance company totaling the vehicle. Our client began treatment and ultimately underwent shoulder surgery due to the accident. Suit was filed and, shortly after, Defendant’s insurance company agreed to pay $498,516.97., 2023
$200,000.00 – Low Speed Motor Vehicle Accident In this case, our client was attempting a right turn onto a highway. As she was waiting for traffic to clear, the Defendant rear ended her at approximately 7-10 miles per hour. Although the accident was relatively low speed, due to the design of the intersection, our client’s head was turned over ninety (90) degrees to the left in order to observe traffic. When the vehicles collided, our client’s neck was caused to bend back at an incredibly awkward angle. Due to the positioning, our client suffered painful neck injuries. Suit was filed and vigorously pursued. Initially, the Defendant’s insurance company only offered $16,000.00, which was declined. A couple months before trial, Defendant’s insurance company offered $200,000.00, which our client accepted., 2023
$175,000.00 – Motor Vehicle Accident In this case, our client was travelling with a friend when a vehicle pulled out in front of them. Unfortunately, the vehicle that our client was in did not have enough time to stop. Our client was transported to the hospital and began experiencing back issues shortly after the accident. The Defendant had $100,000.00 in insurance, which was ultimately tendered after suit was filed. We were able to collect an additional $50,000.00 from the uninsured motorist policy of the owner of the vehicle our client was in, and an additional $25,000.00 from our client’s uninsured motorist carrier provider., 2023
$1,200,000.00 – Motor Vehicle Accident Involving Food Delivery DriverThis case involved two clients who were clipped by a driver who was working for two food delivery companies. The delivery driver entered a turn lane from the wrong direction and, in an attempt to beat the traffic, quickly executed a U-turn from the turning lane. The delivery driver, however, overcorrected the turn and caused the front of his car to clip the back passenger side of our client’s vehicle, which in turn caused our client’s car to flip. As the car was flipped, a cooler in the backseat of our client’s vehicle struck the client in the head, resulting in a traumatic brain injury. Our other client suffered severe back injuries. Suit was filed and vigorously pursued. Defendants filed a proposal for Settlement for $2,500.00. After mediation and approximately one (1) month before trial, Defendants paid $1.2 million., 2023
$25,000 (Full UM Policy) – Motor Vehicle Accident This case involved a client who was involved in a three car accident in which her vehicle was sandwiched between to others. Unfortunately, the individual who caused the accident did not have any insurance. Our client’s uninsured motorist coverage applied and, after presentation of the claim, our client’s uninsured motorist coverage provider tendered the full limits of the policy., 2023
$55,000.00 – Motor Vehicle Accident This case involved two clients who were involved in a rear-end collision. Before filing suit, our clients were offered $8,000.00 and $4,000. Our clients rejected the offer and we proceeded with filing suit. After litigation and before trial, We were able to get the offers increased to $30,000.00, and $25,000.00, respectively., 2022
$35,000.00 – Fraud Case Involving Life Insurance Through Employer In this case, our client’s husband was told that the employer would provide a life insurance policy. Unfortunately, our client’s husband was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in his death. Our client called the insurance company to receive the policy following her husband’s death and they denied coverage, claiming our client’s husband did not qualify due to the employer’s failure to follow the terms of the policy. After presentation of the claim to the employer, and without the necessity of litigation, $35,000.00 was provided to our client., 2022
$20,000.00 – Slip and Fall in Hospital Our client’s husband was experiencing issues and so they proceeded to the hospital. While there, our client went to cross a hallway when a hospital employee, who was allegedly on her phone, caused a collision with our client, causing our client to fall to the floor and strike her head. Upon presentation of the claim, a $20,000.00 settlement was negotiated for our client. , 2022
$100,000.00 – Motor Vehicle Accident This case involved a motor vehicle accident where the defendant improperly attempted to pass our client by crossing a double yellow line, thereby causing a collision with our client’s vehicle as she attempted a left turn. Defendant offered $45,000.00, but our client wisely rejected the $45,000.00 offer and we set the case for trial. Before trial, defendant tendered the $100,000.00 bodily injury policy limit., 2022
$80,000.00 – Motor Vehicle Accident (Anna Ellis)This case involved a motor vehicle accident where our client was stopped at a stop light and a turning vehicle struck our client. After presenting the claim to the bodily injury insurance, we were able to get a full tender of the $30,000.00 policy. Upon presentation to our client’s $50,000.00 uninsured motorist policy adjuster, the claim was denied. After filing a civil remedy notice against the insurance company and filing suit, the insurance company immediately tendered the $50,000.00 insurance policy., 2022
$200,000 – Tobacco Litigation This case involved a client who began smoking at nearly fourteen years old. Due to starting at such a young age, our client became addicted and ultimately developed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. After extensive litigation and moving for punitive damages, the tobacco companies settled with our client for $200,000.00., 2022
$200,000 – Tobacco Litigation Our client, the personal representative of her father’s estate, brought suit against major tobacco companies, claiming that the tobacco companies conspired to commit fraud and withhold from public science that proved the extremely addictive nature of nicotine and the incredibly harmful effects of smoke on the lungs and that these lies ultimately caused her father to contract cancer from smoking and dying. After extensive litigation, the tobacco companies paid our client $200,000.00., 2022
$118,826.99 – Premises Liability Jury Verdict In this case, our client was injured when poor road conditions at a fill pit resulted in our client’s commercial dump truck violently shaking our client, causing him to become injured. The defendant filed a $5,000.00 proposal for settlement, which our client rejected. At trial, we called several witnesses to testify as to the pit’s poor condition and the fact that multiple individuals had communicated to the defendant’s front loader operator the dangerous condition of the road. Despite defendant calling two licensed engineers (one coupled as an accident reconstructionist), one unlicensed engineer, and a compulsory medical examination expert witness, the jury rewarded the Plaintiff $118,826.99 for one bulging disc., 2022
$50,000.00 – Motor Vehicle Accident This case involved a ride-share defendant who incorrectly stated to the state trooper that responded to the accident that our client rear ended him. Without taking our client’s statement, the state trooper issued a citation to our client. After investigation, we were able to use statements, photographs, vehicle damage, and the trajectory of the accident to disprove the defendant’s false assertions. Upon after we filed suit, the defendant’s ride-share insurance company tendered the $50,000.00 bodily injury policy limits., 2022
$40,000.00 – Motor Vehicle Accident This case involved a client who was pulling out onto a street during heavy, backed up traffic. As our client pulled out, an individual who was unlicensed and should not have been on the road failed to yield to heavy traffic and struck our client. The defendant’s $20,000.00 policy tendered following the discovery of defendant’s suspended license and a letter detailing our client’s injuries. Upon presentation to our client’s uninsured motorist coverage, we were able to secure an additional $20,000.00, bringing the client’s total recovery to $40,000.00., 2022
$77,000.00 – Motor Vehicle Rear-End Collision This case involved three clients who were rear-ended. At the time of the accident, it was discovered that Defendant was looking for his phone, which slid off the center console following a quick turn. Once the Defendant placed his attention back to the road, it was too late and his truck struck the vehicle in which our clients were traveling. Before filing suit, our clients were offered $20,000.00, $12,500.00, and $3,500.00. After pursuing the claim and getting a trial date, we were able to get the defendant to increase the offers to $47,000.00, $25,000.00, and $4,000.00, respectively., 2022
$250,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident This case involved a Defendant who pulled out in front of our client as our client was proceeding through an intersection. The Defendant incorrectly claimed our client switched from the right turn lane to the center lane. After filing suit, independent witnesses and evidence proved the defendant incorrectly stated that our client switched lanes before the accident. In addition, phone records were obtained and it was believed defendant was on her phone at the time of the accident. Our client was recommended a surgical procedure and the records were presented. The defendant offered our client $10,000.00. Right before trial, defendant’s two (2) insurance policies, totaling $150,000.00, tendered. Upon presentation to our client’s uninsured motorist coverage, the $100,000.00 uninsured motorist coverage was tendered, making the total recovery $250,000.00, 2022
$475,000 – Client clipped by L-Cart at Retail Store In this case, our client was shopping at a retail store when two employees transporting several TVs failed to pay attention to the walkway and struck our client’s left lower extremity, causing her to sustain a partially torn achilles. Defendant only offered $7,500.00. After the client rejected the offer, we filed suit and set the case for trial. One week before trial, the client accepted defendant’s offer, 2022
$100,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident Following a hurricane, our client was out with his father when they were unfortunately rear ended by a tree trimming truck. Suit was filed and pursued and, on the day of trial, defendant agreed to pay our client $100,000 for the herniations that were caused by the accident., 2022
$95,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident In this case, our client was attempting to stop at a toll booth to pay when the defendant side-swiped our client’s vehicle, causing her to suffer a partially torn rotator cuff. Upon presentation of the claim to the defendant’s insurance company and, after arguing for the full $50,000 policy to be tendered, the defendant’s insurance company folded. Upon filing a claim with our client’s uninsured motorist carrier and pursuing a lawsuit against them, our client agreed to accept their $45,000 offer, making the total recovery $95,000., 2022
$50,000 – Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle In this case, our client was hit by a vehicle as he was out for his morning jog. The defendant’s insurance company put the blame on our client and made an offer that didn’t even cover our client’s medical bills. At defendant’s deposition, we were able to get the defendant to admit nothing was obstructing his view, he was traveling down a straight road, our client was visible and in bright clothing, and that the defendant was scanning ahead at the time of the accident. Despite these facts, the defendant claimed he did not see our client until he was only one-to-two car lengths away. Defendant’s insurance company offered $50,000 and our client accepted., 2022
$250,000 – Failure to Treat Post-Operative Infection Our client has surgery in search of relief from back pain. Unfortunately, our client developed an infection at the incision site. This rare infection was immune to most antibiotics but one antibiotic could have prevented further development of the infection. Unfortunately, the physician failed to prescribe the antibiotic and instead elected to simply debride the dead tissue. The infection worsened and cause our client to suffer from open wounds for months following the surgery. Ultimately, she was able to rid herself of the infection but the prolonged infection resulted in deformation and scarring. After extensive litigation, our client agreed to resolve the case for $250,000. , 2022
$250,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident As our client was sitting at a stop light, the vehicle behind him collided with rear end of our client’s vehicle with enough force to push him into the vehicle in front of him. His vehicle was totaled as a result of the accident. After the discovery of multiple herniations, suit was vigorously pursued and, just before trial was set to take place, our client accepted defendant’s offer of $250,000., 2022
$750,000.00 – Trucking Accident Involving Multiple Claimants Our clients were on their way to a church fundraiser when the van they were traveling in was rear ended by a tow truck, which resulted in all of our clients being transported to the hospital with injuries. After litigating with the tow truck company, we were able to effectively negotiate a settlement with the tow truck company’s insurer., 2021
Recognized as one of the Top 100 Car Accident Verdicts in Florida in the year 2017, 2017
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by The National Board of Trial Advocacy (2000-2025) and the Florida Bar (1999-2025), 2022
$50,000.00 – Product Liability – Defective Hernia Mesh Our client had a mesh implanted during a tension-free obturator procedure. Not long after the surgery, our client began experiencing pain and discomfort in the area where the mesh was implanted. After multiple visits to the hospital, it turned out that the mesh that was used during the surgery was causing the vaginal wall to erode. After filing suit against the manufacturer and before trial, the claim was resolved to the client’s satisfaction., 2020
$30,000.00 – Medical Malpractice leading to the Development of Cataracts Our client was treating with an internal medicine physician who failed to refer our client to a specialist, resulting in our client developing cataracts. After the Notice of Intent was sent, the physician and hospital responded with a satisfactory offer., 2021
$55,000.00 – Motor Vehicle Accident While traveling, the defendant was attempting to exit a shopping center and pulled directly into the path of our client. As a result, our client suffered multiple injuries in the lumbar spine and the hip. Prior to filing a lawsuit, an amicable settlement was negotiated., 2020
$55,000.00 – Motor Vehicle Accident While traveling, the defendant was attempting to exit a shopping center and pulled directly into the path of our client. As a result, our client suffered multiple injuries in the lumbar spine and the hip. Prior to filing a lawsuit, an amicable settlement was negotiated., 2020
$325,000.00 – Trucking Accident Involving TBI Our client was traveling down the interstate when the tractor and trailer in the lane next to her was blown into her lane by a sudden gust of wind, causing our client to engage in evasive maneuvers. As a result, our client struck her head on the side window of the car. After treating with her doctors, it was discovered that she suffered from postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, a condition that causes the heart rate to increase upon changing posture from lying to sitting up or standing. After litigation and prior to trial, the case was resolved., 2020
$350,000.00 – Rear End Collision Our client made a stop for a pedestrian who was attempting to cross the road. Unfortunately, the individual who was driving behind her failed to stop, causing his vehicle to collide with our client’s vehicle. As a result, our client suffered from knee injuries, as well as injuries to the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. After litigating the case, the bodily injury carrier and uninsured/underinsured motorist carrier tendered the policy limits of each respective policy., 2020
$344,500 – Rear End Collision While coming to a stop at a red light, our clients were rear-ended. The husband was diagnosed with a thoracic spine fracture, which caused him to be placed in a back brace and immobilized for roughly six (6) months, resulting in muscle loss and weight gain. Th wife suffered from a L5-S1 disc herniation, and disc bulges. After working with the insurance carriers, we were able to resolve the bodily injury and uninsured/underinsured motorist claims prior to suit being filed., 2021
$50,000.00 – Bicyclist Hit by Motor Vehicle Our client was riding his bicycle across a crosswalk when he was struck by a motor vehicle attempting to turn right on red. After litigating the claim, the insurance company tendered the policy limits., 2020
$205,000.00 – Failure to Stop at Stop SignOur client was injured when the defendant failed to stop at the stop sign, thereby pulling directly into the path of our client. Prior to filing a lawsuit, the bodily injury carrier tendered the policy limits and the uninsured motorist carrier supplemented that amount to give our client the funds they needed for their injuries., 2021
$130,000.00 – Trucking Accident Our client was cut-off by a tractor and trailer, which caused her vehicle to collide with another one and was caused to crash into the rear of the tractor and trailer. Our client, who suffered multiple fractures, was able to get her case resolved pre-suit with the trucking company’s insurance company. , 2021
$60,000.00 – Medium Speed Head-On CollisionWhile traveling one day, our client’s right-of-way was suddenly and unexpectedly impeded by an individual who did not see our client’s car coming. As a result, his vehicle pulled directly into our client’s path, causing a medium speed head-on collision. Prior to filing suit, the insurance company tendered a fair and reasonable amount to our client., 2021
$50,000.00 – Uninsured Motorist Claim against Own Insurer Our client was involved in an accident and suffered from a permanent injury to the cervical spine. After initiating litigation, the insurance company settled the claim and tendered the limits of the policy., 2021
$145,000.00 – Rear-end Collision While heading home from church, our elderly client was rear-ended by a driver that was not paying attention. Frazzled from the accident, our client failed to put her car in park which caused her to be dragged by her car. She sustained injuries to both shoulders which required surgical intervention and extensive rehabilitation. The at-fault driver’s insurance company refused to pay their insured’s policy limits citing our client’s failure to put her car in park. After extensive litigation, we obtained a six-figure settlement for our client., 2019
$120,000.00 – Auto Accident Wrongful Death Our clients’ son was asleep in the passenger seat of a vehicle being driven by his friend during the early morning hours on State Road 37. For unknown reasons, our client’s friend failed to slow down and rear-ended a semi-truck at a stop light. A six-figure settlement was obtained on behalf of the estate for our clients’ son., 2019
$260,500.00 – Slip and Fall at Grocery Store Our client slipped on water while walking down an aisle of a grocery store. At the time she fell, the grocery store manager knew of the water but failed to have any warning signs placed around the water. Consequently, our client suffered from low back pain, bilateral leg pain, and weakness/numbness down to her feet, which required surgical intervention. A six-figure settlement was obtained after extensive litigation., 2018
$250,000.00 – Slip and Fall at Restaurant While trying to get the attention of her waitress at a local restaurant, our client was caused to slip and fall on wet carpet due to a leaky water pipe. She sustained severe injury to her ankle which required surgical intervention. A six-figure settlement was obtained mere weeks before the trial was scheduled to begin., 2018
$150,000.00 – Head-On Collision Our clients were traveling down State Road 33 near Polk City, Florida, when an oncoming driver attempted to overtake the car in front of him. Unfortunately, the at-fault driver caused a three car, head-on wreck. A six-figure settlement was obtained from the at-fault driver., 2019
$50,000.00 – Trip and Fall in Restaurant Parking Lot Our client tripped over uneven and cracking asphalt pavement in the parking lot of a local restaurant. The asphalt pavement had begun to buckle and become lumpy due to nearby tree roots. Our client was caused to trip over the uneven surface, injuring her rotator cuff which required surgery and extensive rehabilitation and physical therapy. A settlement was quickly obtained., 2020
$220,000.00 – Failure to Pay Attention Accident Our client was t-boned by a negligent driver on State Road 35 while he was slowing down to enter a business’ parking lot. Despite traveling behind our client, the at-fault driver failed to pay attention to his slowing down. Consequently, she ran off the road and slammed into the side of our client’s truck while he was turning. He had severe neurological injuries as a result of the accident because he was knocked unconscious. A six-figure settlement was obtained for our client. , 2020
$100,000.00 – Motorcycle Accident While riding on the back of a motorcycle, the driver our client’s bike was caused to lose control because of a phantom driver’s refusal to let our client merge into the lane. Our client’s uninsured motorist insurance carrier refused to tender her policy’s limits despite having had extensive injuries. After taking testimony from an independent witness who saw the accident, which supported our client’s version of events, a policy limit’s tender of six figures was obtained., 2020
$90,000.00 – Right Turn on Red Accident Our client suffered a recurrence of a hiatal hernia due to the negligence of a driver that failed to yield the right of way while making a right turn on red., 2020
$140,000.00 – Head-on Crash After Improper Turn Our client suffered a bone contusion of the distal femur, deep bone bruising/stress fracture of the medial femoral condyle, and lateral meniscal tear to his left knee after a driver failed to yield the right of way at an intersection, causing a near head-on crash with our client’s vehicle. The at-fault party’s insurance company refused to tender their insured’s policy limits. After litigating this matter, her insurance company tendered all of her bodily injury policy’s limits., 2019
$125,000.00 – Head-On Collision While traveling down the road near her home, our client was hit head-on by a driver who drifted into her lane. Luckily, our client survived the accident. Unfortunately, she did suffer from neck and back pain, as well as wrist and shoulder pain. After extensive litigation, and with an approaching trial, her insurance company tendered the entirety of her underinsured motorist policy’s limits., 2019
$150,000.0032” Boxed Television Falls on HeadOur client was shopping at a local retail store looking at televisions, when one of the boxes holding a 32” television fell down hitting her face, neck and body. It caused significant injuries to her right shoulder, right cheek bone, neck, sinuses and low back. She also endured herniation to her cervical spine which required injections and potential future surgery. This case was litigated and settled for $150,000.00.
$125,000.00 – Rear End Motor Vehicle Accident While slowing down for traffic, our client was rear ended by another driver that was not paying attention. Consequently, he suffered a herniated disc in his lumbar spine which detrimentally affected his ability to work. Initially, our client’s automobile insurer declined to make an offer. After extensive litigation and with less than a month before the trial began, our client’s insurer tendered the entirety of his underinsured motorist policy’s limits., 2020
$200,000.00 – Medical Malpractice – Surgical Removal of Wrong Lesion The physician in this case negligently performed surgery on our client by removing the incorrect lesion from our client’s body. Consequently, our client had to undergo extensive cancer treatment because of the physician’s negligent oversight., 2020
$1,005,000.00 – Negligent Supervision by Daycare Facility Tragically, this claim involved the death of a three-year-old child after daycare workers failed to properly supervise him at lunch time which led to his choking on his food. We quickly obtained a policy limits offer from the daycare facility’s insurer., 2020
$1,005,000.00 – Low Speed Vehicle Accident Resulting in Brain Injury Our client, a college student with a promising future, was the passenger on a three-row low speed vehicle (golf cart) that was being driven by his friend. While traveling down the road one evening, our client was caused to fall from the vehicle. As a result, he suffered severe and traumatic brain injuries which detrimentally affected his future. A seven-figure settlement was obtained after litigating with our client’s insurance company., 2019
$200,000.00Trip and FallWhile walking through a local restaurant, our client tripped on an uneven surface that was hidden by a rug and hit her head on a table, causing her to lose consciousness and sustain severe injuries to her pelvis, hip and back. After filing suit and litigating this matter, a settlement was obtained before trial for $200,000.00.
$100,000.00Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist ClaimOur client was t-boned by an uninsured motorist who negligently drove through an intersection where our client had the right of way. Our client’s insurance company only offered him $12,000.00 to settle his claim but, after filing suit and litigating our client’s claim, the insurance company settled for $100,000.00.
$125,000.00Large Carpet Roll Falls on HeadIn this case, our client, a middle-aged woman, was shopping at a carpet store when a roll of carpet fell from above hitting her in the head and knocking her to the floor. This caused her serious injuries including a concussion, neck, back and head pain and a laceration to her face. This case was litigated and ultimately settled prior to trial for $125,000.00.
$110,000.00Automobile AccidentWhile driving down a country road, an oncoming sports car lost control and hit our clients’ vehicle. Both the driver and passenger were injured, and required extensive medical treatment. We were able to obtain a settlement of over $100,000.00 from the at-fault party’s bodily injury insurance policy.
$225,000.00Automobile AccidentA Canadian driver ran a stop sign, causing our client to t-bone his vehicle which caused her to break her arm in two places. Unfortunately, our client required surgery and had to re-learn how to write with her other hand, since her dominate arm was affected by the accident. A pre-suit settlement was obtained in the amount of $225,000.00.
$175,000.00Rear End CollisionOur client was rear-ended when he was coming to a stop at a red light. He sustained serious injuries to his neck and back. This case was litigated and ultimately settled for $175,000.00.
$1,575,000 OB/GYN Malpractice
Failure of OB/GYN physicians and nurses to bring our client in when she was going into premature labor caused the premature birth of a son which resulted in severe permanent injuries. A settlement of $1,575,000 was obtained for our client.
$300,000.00Automobile AccidentThis young man was driving down the road when another vehicle pulled out in front of him causing him to hit her. The driver had been drinking and left the scene but was found. Our client suffered numerous injuries from the collision including neurological damage causing tremors and weakness to his hand, severe whiplash to his neck, pain in his right shoulder, right wrist, right hip and right knee. The lady that hit him did not have any insurance so an uninsured motorist claim was filed and only $1,500.00 was offered on a $10,000.00 policy. Suit was filed and this case went to trial and the jury awarded our client $300,000.00.
$450,000.00Statue Falls on ChildA 10 year old boy was at a city park playing. Some other children were playing around a memorial statue, when it fell over crushing our young client’s foot causing severe damage. This case was litigated and ultimately settled prior to trial for $450,000.00.
$600,000.00Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist ClaimOur client was struck by an automobile, suffering a tibial plateau fracture, while walking through a Publix parking lot. After recovering $100,000.00 from the at-fault driver, a demand was made to our client’s Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist insurance carrier. The insurance company only offered $5,000.00 to resolve our client’s claim. After a three day trial was held, a verdict was rendered by a jury for $600,000.00.
$300,000.00 Automobile Accident
This young man was driving down the road when another vehicle pulled out in front of him causing him to hit her. The driver had been drinking and left the scene but was found. Our client suffered numerous injuries from the collision including neurological damage causing tremors and weakness to his hand, severe whiplash to his neck, pain in his right shoulder, right wrist, right hip and right knee. The lady that hit him did not have any insurance so an uninsured motorist claim was filed and only $1,500.00 was offered on a $10,000.00 policy. Suit was filed and this case went to trial and the jury awarded our client $300,000.00.
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$2,520,000 Rear End Collision
Our Client was turning left on a green arrow, when a driver failed to stop hitting our client in the driver’s side door at a high rate of speed. Our client suffered significant permanent brain and bodily injuries. We were able to reach a settlement for our client of $2,520,000.
, 2017
$100,000.00 Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist ClaimOur client was t-boned by an uninsured motorist who negligently drove through an intersection where our client had the right of way. Our client’s insurance company only offered him $12,000.00 to settle his claim but, after filing suit and litigating our client’s claim, the insurance company settled for $100,000.00., 2017
$2,000,000.00 Semi-Tractor Trailer Invades Right of Way
$115,000.00 Flipped Vehicle
$350,000.00 Nursing Negligence – Overdose
Semi-Tractor Trailer Crash. A six-figure recovery was obtained for the client.
$500,000.00 Failure to Inform This case involved a physician’s failure to inform his patient of a life threatening tumor that was detected after an MRI was taken. The physician should have followed up with his patient after the MRI was taken but failed to inform the patient of this tumor for nearly a year. Sadly, this delay in treatment ultimately led to the patient’s death. This case settled during pre-suit, without the necessity of filing a lawsuit, for the entire amount of the medical malpractice policies carried by both the health care facility and negligent physician., 2018
$700,000.00 D.U.I. – Driver
$100,000.00 Severe Collision Resulting in Surgery
$200,000.00 Nursing/Medical Malpractice - Neurological Injury
Loss of Life from Fire. The case resolved just prior to trial for an amount in excess of seven figures.
$250,000.00 Defective Mini Bike
$100,000.00 Wreckless Driving
Product Liability Cases $175,000.00 Dysfunctional Wheelchair
$275,000.00 Rear End CollisionOur client was stopped at a red light when he was rear-ended by an elderly man who hit the gas pedal instead of the brake. After hitting our client, he backed up and accidentally hit him again. Our client sustained numerous back and neck injuries including spinal bulges. This case was litigated and settled for $275,000.00. , 2016
These are only a small number of the cases which The Pansler Law Firm has handled. For details, see our website: www.pansler.com.
$250,000.00 Motor Vehicle Accident
$2,000,000.00 Nursing/Medical Malpractice-Neurological Injury
$220,000.00 Spinal Injury
$60,000.00 T-bone Collision This young lady was driving down the road when a sheriff’s deputy, who was coming from the opposite direction in an unmarked vehicle, suddenly turned on his lights going at a high rate of speed and entered the intersection on a red light, t-boning our client. Our client suffered back and neck injuries. The Sheriff’s office refused to offer any monies to settle the case. This case was vigorously litigated and taken to trial where a jury awarded her $60,000.00.
$2,500,000.00 Large Commercial Truck Runs Red Light
$200,000.00 Soft Tissue Injury
$1,000,000.00 Medical Malpractice - Failure to Diagnose a Malformed Fetus
$3,000,000.00 Semi Tractor-Trailer Crash
$125,000.00 Falling Carpet Hurts Shopper In this case, our client, a middle-aged woman, was shopping at a carpet store when a roll of carpet fell from above hitting her in the head and knocking her to the floor. This caused her serious injuries including a concussion, neck, back and head pain and a laceration to her face. This case was litigated and ultimately settled prior to trial for $125,000.00.
$260,500.00 Slip and FallOur client was shopping at a local grocery store when she slipped in a puddle of liquid on the floor, suffering injuries to her back, kidneys, hips, legs and wrist. A settlement was obtained prior to trial for $260,500.00. , 2017
$550,000. Our client was the driver of an SUV. He was rear ended by a tractor trailer loaded with cars. Our client suffered head trauma as well as injuries to his lumbar and cervical spine. He had surgery on the lumbar spine and is in need of long term treatment for his brain injuries. The case was settled for $550,000., 2010
$147,000.00 Training in Haphazard Conditions
$500,000.00 Heart Attack
Auto-Hauler Truck Crash. A substantial six-figure recovery was obtained for our clients.
$225,000.00 Automobile AccidentA Canadian driver ran a stop sign, causing our client to t-bone his vehicle which caused her to break her arm in two places. Unfortunately, our client required surgery and had to re-learn how to write with her other hand, since her dominate arm was affected by the accident. A pre-suit settlement was obtained in the amount of $225,000.00., 2017
$750,000.00 Pedestrian v. Automobile
$105,000.00 Rear-End Collision
$300,000.00 Hospital Fall Injury
$800,000.00 Failure to Extubate Properly
$300,000.00 Soft Tissue Damage
$100,000.00 T-Bone Collision
$500,000.00 Garbage Truck Crash
$300,000.00 Uninsured Motorist ClaimThis young man was driving down the road when another vehicle pulled out in front of him causing him to hit her. The driver had been drinking and left the scene but was found. Our client suffered numerous injuries from the collision including neurological damage causing tremors and weakness to his hand, severe whiplash to his neck, pain in his right shoulder, right wrist, right hip and right knee. The lady that hit him did not have any insurance so an uninsured motorist claim was filed and only $1,500.00 was offered on a $10,000.00 policy. Suit was filed and this case went to trial. The jury awarded our client $300,000.00., 2016
$250,000.00 Truck Accident
$2,250,000.00 Delayed Diagnosis
$250,000.00 Hazardous Power Lines
$125,000.00 Dog BiteOur client was at a friend’s house when the friend’s dog suddenly jumped up and bit our client, ripping his mouth open. He had to have over 200 stitches and sustained nerve damage along with post-traumatic stress disorder. This case was litigated and settled for $125,000.00.
$400,000, In this case, our client was injured in a bus/car accident requiring a neck fusion. A settlement of $400,000 was obtained.
$200,000.00 Respiratory Damage by Chemical Explosion
$1,200,000.00 Medical Malpractice Cancer Case
GASEOUS FUME INHALATION Can Explosion, a substantial six-figure award was obtained
$150,000.00 Falling Boxes Hurts Shopper Our client was shopping at a local retail store looking at televisions, when one of the boxes holding a 32” television fell down hitting her face, neck and body. It caused significant injuries to her right shoulder, right cheek bone, neck, sinuses and low back. She also endured herniation to her cervical spine which required injections and potential future surgery. This case was litigated and settled for $150,000.00.
$400,000.00 Trucking Accident/Wrongful DeathThis case involved the wrongful death of a pedestrian, who was rightfully in the crosswalk, when a semi-truck hit and killed him. A lawsuit was brought on behalf of the Estate for the deceased pedestrian and a recovery was obtained in the amount of $400,000.00 without the need for trial., 2017
$700,000, In this case our client presented to the hospital with complaints of eye pain and then was released to go home. Later it was discovered that a piece of metal had lodged in his eye. The delay caused complete vision loss in one eye of the plaintiff. A recovery of $700,000 was obtained.
$150,000.00 Collision resulting in Total Hip Replacement
$600,000.00 Failure to Diagnose Symptoms for Stroke
$420,000.00 T-bone Automobile Accident
$110,000.00 Automobile AccidentWhile driving down a country road, an oncoming sports car lost control and hit our clients’ vehicle. Both clients were injured, and required extensive medical treatment. We were able to obtain a settlement of over $100,000.00 from the at-fault party’s bodily injury insurance policy., 2017
$1,200,000.00 Rear End Crash by Commercial Truck
$110,000.00 Rear-End Collision resulting in Surgery
$350,000.00 Insulin Overdose
Soft Tissue Hand Injury. The case resolved in a substantial award of six-figures for the client.
$600,000.00 Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist ClaimOur client was struck by an automobile, suffering a tibial plateau fracture, while walking through a Publix parking lot. After recovering $100,000.00 from the at-fault driver, a demand was made to our client’s Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist insurance carrier. The insurance company only offered $5,000.00 to resolve our client’s claim. After a three day trial was held, a verdict was rendered by a jury for $600,000.00., 2017
$400,000.00 Car Accident
$100,000.00 Herniated Disc after Rear-End Collision
Wrongful Death $1,000,000.00 Electrical Fire
$125,000.00 Motor Vehicle Accident
$250,000.00 Bowling Alley Fall
Medical Malpractice: $3,000,000.00 Surgical error
SLIP/TRIP & FALL CASES $250,000.00 Soft Tissue Injury
$175,000.00 Rear End CollisionOur client was rear-ended when he was coming to a stop at a red light. He sustained serious injuries to his neck and back. This case was litigated and ultimately settled for $175,000.00.
$5,600,000.00 Semi-Tractor Trailer Fatigued Driver Crash
$200,000.00 Slip and Fall
$1,700,000.00 Failure To Perform Cesarean Section
$132,500.00 Slip & Fall
$450,000.00 Trip and Fall in Public Park A 10-year-old boy was at a city park playing. Some other children were playing around a memorial statue, when it fell over crushing our young client’s foot causing severe damage. This case was litigated and ultimately settled prior to trial for $450,000.00., 2015
$200,000.00 Trip and Fall While walking through a local restaurant, our client tripped on an uneven surface that was hidden by a rug and hit her head on a table, causing her to lose consciousness and sustain severe injuries to her pelvis, hip and back. After filing suit and litigating this matter, a settlement was obtained before trial for $200,000.00., 2017
$3,000,000, In this case, a hole was drilled in the wrong point of our client's skull resulting in permanent brain damage. A recovery of $3 million was obtained., 2009
$162,500.00 Forklift Collision
$700,000.00 Loss of Vision
$440,000.00 Eye Injury at Camp

Special Licenses / Certifications

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, The National Board of Trial Advocacy and The Florida Bar for 25 years

Pro bono / Community Service

Karl was honored to be named Chairman of the founders Club for the development of Southeastern University’s new football program., 2013
Karl was appointed to serve on the Southeastern University Presidential Search Committee., 2010
4 years,Chairman of the Board, Board of Directors for Beacon Christian Academy; Board of Directors, HUG Home of Polk County; Board of Advisors, Farrell Academy; President, Southeastern University Alumni Association; Coach, Youth Baseball, 2 years; Coach, Youth Soccer, 2 years; Coach, Youth Football, Lakeland Eagles, 7 years
President of Southeastern University's Football Booster Club, 2013-present

Educational Background

Graduated with Juris Doctorate from Regent University, 1985
Graduated summa cum laude from Southeastern University with B.A., 1982

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

Karl has appeared live on NBC's national television show The Today Show for legal commentary and he has lectured to various business, civic, and other groups on numerous topics related to legal matters.

Other Outstanding Achievements

Named one of the ”Premier 100” Trial Attorneys for Florida by the National Academy of Jurisprudence, 2016
Named Top Attorneys in Florida, 2018
Recognized as one of the Top 100 Car Accident Verdicts in Florida in the year 2017, 2017
Southeastern University's Young Alumnus of the Year Award , 1992
In law school, Karl was the recipient of the prestigious Justice Hal P. Dekle Trial Practice Award, winner of the 1984 and 1985 moot court competitions, appointed by the faculty to the Moot Court Board, and was selected by the faculty to represent the law school in national trial competition sponsored by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, competing in the Regional Finals. In his senior year, Karl was elected by his fellow classmates to serve as President of the law school's chapter of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Florida National Trial Lawyers , 2013
JAN. 15, 2015 - Pansler Law Firm, a trial law firm located in Lakeland, Florida, was today awarded the prestigious 2014 Litigator Award for extraordinary achievement within the field(s) of: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Automobile Accident, and Brain Injury Litigation. Justly standing as the nations most coveted symbol of “Litigation Achievement”, this unrivaled annual honor recognizes trial lawyers {firms}who have attained extraordinary litigation achievement within one or more of 72 pre-defined “Practice Specialty” categories. Based strictly on “Verdict and/or Settlement” dollar achievement rather than peer popularity, the Litigator Awards are perhaps the most rigorous and openly judged trial law rating. Simply being nominated is to be set among the elite of the profession. Those awarded are generally considered among the finest trial lawyers in the nation., 2014
Has been selected to be included in The National Trial Lawyers Top 25 Mass Tort Trial Lawyers. This honor is given only to a select group of attorneys for their superior skills and qualifications in the field., 2016
Chosen by President George W. Bush and the National Republican Congressional Committee to receive the 2000 and 2001 Wall Street Businessman of the Year Award in Florida, 2000
Princeton's Who's Who, 2010
Awarded the Southeastern University Distinguished Alumni of the year award, 2013
Named “Most Client focused Personal Injury Law Firm-Florida” for the 2016 Legal Elite Awards, 2016
Received the America’s Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement Award, 2017
Republican National Committee, Sustaining Member and Co-Chairman, 2001-Present, 2001
Sanford's Who's Who, 2010
Receipient of the 2001 National Republican Congressional Committee's Medal of Distinction, 2001
Karl F. Pansler has been awarded the "Best Attorney Lifetime Charter Member" by the Rue Ratings' Best Attorneys of America. Based on the high level of achievement and professional reputation of certain lawyers, Rue Ratings' Best Attorneys of America has directly invited these chosen few for Lifetime Charter Membership. The invitation process is extremely selective, as the realm of excellence required by our membership is extraordinary. Membership invitations are periodically sent to attorneys chosen by this institution., 2014

Honors

Karl has been awarded an AV rating, the highest possible marks from the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory and was honored to be included in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, 83rd and 84th editions. He is board certified by The National Board of Trial Advocacy and The Florida Bar as a specialist in civil trial law, and is listed in both Who's Who in America and Who's Who in American Law. Karl is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum whose membership is limited to trial lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience, and excellence in advocacy by achieving a trial verdict or settlement in the amount of one million dollars or more.
Has been conferred the 2014 Litigator’s Award, the firm ranks among the Top 1% of all lawyers for: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Automobile Accident, and Brain Injury Litigation.
Named one of the ”Premier 100” Trial Attorneys for Florida by the National Academy of Jurisprudence 2016
Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Has been named in Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys of America, where less than one percent (1%) of the attorneys of America have been invited to be a member
Received the America’s Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement Award
Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Named "Most Client focused Personal Injury Law Firm-Florida" for the 2016 Legal Elite Awards