Nance Cacciatore

Nance Cacciatore, personal injury law firm in Melbourne, Florida

Nance Cacciatore is a personal injury law firm based in Melbourne, Florida, that presents itself as Brevard County's original injury law firm. The firm states it has represented injured individuals and families of wrongful death victims in Melbourne and throughout the state of Florida since 1963, nearly six decades of practice. Its service area includes Brevard County and the Melbourne, Palm Bay, Rockledge, and Satellite Beach areas.

Practice Areas

The firm lists a broad catalog of practice areas, focused on accidents and injuries. These include car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, rear-end collisions, minor impact collisions, I-95 and Turnpike accidents, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, boating and jet ski accidents, distracted driver accidents, drunk driving accidents, hit and run accidents, catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, back and neck surgery injuries, birth injuries, slip and fall, premises liability, wrongful death, construction site accidents, firework injuries, and Florida tourism-related accidents.

The firm also handles medical malpractice, with cases involving misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, surgical errors, and Florida vaginal mesh lawsuits. In the insurance and claims area, there are hurricane damage claims, life insurance benefit claims, personal injury protection claims, and bad faith claims. Other areas mentioned include dram shop liability, nursing home and other abuse, and product lawsuits such as Actos, talcum powder, and Zantac.

Results and Notable Cases

The firm highlights a history of record verdicts and settlements. The most prominent case is the Florida tobacco litigation, presented as the second in the country, which was resolved on August 24, 1997, for $11.3 billion. The firm describes it as the largest civil case in the history of American jurisprudence and the largest in Florida history. Other cited results include an $11.6 million verdict for a head-on vehicle accident, a $3.5 million settlement for medical malpractice in a delayed cancer diagnosis, a $3.1 million jury verdict for a death in motorcycle training, $11.6 million for a car accident, $10.3 million for a condominium collapse, $1 million in the Juliana Mason case, $6.4 million for a car accident, $6.3 million for a truck accident, and $5 million for a pedestrian accident. The firm states it obtained the first million-dollar verdict for a Black man in the United States, in the Juliana Mason case, and was chosen by the government to represent the people of Florida against the tobacco companies.

Team and Credentials

The team of attorneys includes James H. Nance, Sammy Cacciatore, John N. Hamilton, Sammy M. Cacciatore, Maddison Cacciatore-Straus, Michael P. Sapourn, and Spencer. The firm notes that it has attorneys board-certified by the Florida State Bar, which implies ongoing additional training to be recognized as experts in their practice areas. It also indicates that its attorneys are recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy for professional excellence, and that they are considered authorities in civil trial law and medical malpractice. The firm presents itself with three generations of attorneys and two generations of staff, as well as multiple generations of clients.

Method of Work and Community Commitment

The process described by the firm begins with a meeting with the attorneys to evaluate the case and determine possible compensation. Then, the team works on gathering facts and information about the people involved or witnesses to the accident. Finally, the case is presented and the firm seeks to recover as much as possible. The firm states that it does not charge for the initial consultation and only collects fees if it wins the case. Regarding its community activity, Nance Cacciatore states it has donated time, effort, and resources to local and state causes, and has directed millions of dollars to charitable organizations in its community. It also maintains that it has been involved in numerous significant cases that have helped shape Florida law to better protect people's rights.

Recognition and Reviews

The site includes a testimonial from a client, George W., who rates the service as professional and efficient and mentions the resolution of his case in record time. The firm presents itself as one of the most trusted personal injury law firms in the area, with a track record that combines historic results, professional certifications, and an active presence in the Brevard County community.

Location and Contact

Phone: 321-777-7777