Thomas M. DeAgostino, PC
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Years of Experience
27 years of experience representing injury victims.
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Main Office
2701 Cambridge Court Suite 223
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
8470 M119
Harbor Springs, MI 49307
You only get one chance at justice, make the right choice.
I bring over the 27 years of experience to every case I handle. I have obtained Millions of dollars in settlements and judgments in virtually every kind of personal injury matter.
Bringing a lawsuit for injuries is a daunting challenge for a client. You will only get one chance at justice so you need to make the right choice in attorneys. I bring over 27 years of experience to every case I handle. I have obtained Millions of dollars in settlements and judgments in virtually every kind of personal injury matter. From construction site accidents, medical malpractice, slip and falls, boating accidents, product liability, Liquor Liability to motor cycle and trucking accidents. In each instance I personally handle the claim from beginning to end. I personally investigate every claim, perform the medical research and handle all aspects of the claim. I personally invest my time, energy and experience. Since there is no fee if there is no recovery, I will be working diligently to insure a complete recovery. I have been selected to join the American Board of Trial Advocates, a National organization of trial attorneys. Membership is granted only by invitation and only after a recommendation by another member. Contact Thomas DeAgostino for additional information on your personal injury case •Auto Accidents •Automobile Accidents •Motor Vehicle Accidents •No-Fault Insurance Claims •Accidents caused by Drunk Drivers •Injuries caused by Defective Products •Construction Site Accidents •Boating, ATV, Motorcycle and Snowmobile Accidents .
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Case History
Benner v Rose
Practice Area: Auto Accident
Description: Eighteen year old allegedly intoxicated youth dove off a dock at an apartment complex rendering him quadriplegic. Turned out even though he was 190 feet from shore the water was only 18 inches deep and colored deep blue with 4 times the recommended amount of algae chemicals. I was able to challenge the BAC because the nurse used isopropyl alcohol to swab the site for the blood draw. This troubled youth went on to graduate high school, college and pass his series 7 license to become a stockbroker.
Outcome: $2,700,000.00
John Doe V Unamed Hospital
Practice Area: Auto Accident
Description: below knee amputation resulting from failure to treat osteomyltis. Doctor filed for bankruptcy protection so case proceeded against hospital on negligent credentialing claim.
Outcome: $450,000.00 Confidential Settlement
Lazano v Dr. Alfredo Lazo
Practice Area: Auto Accident
Description: 37 year old male died 9 days after undergoing a basilar tip aneurysm coiling procedure performed by Dr. Lazo, during which the aneurysm was perforated. It was proven that Dr. Lazo used a 10 mm coil in an aneurysm measuring less than 8 mm, a violation of the standard of care as defined by his own expert. Directed verdict was granted against the DMC under a Grewe theory.
Outcome: $1,600,000.00 Jury Verdict
Unamed Minor v Unamed Domestic and Foreign Automakers
Practice Area: Auto Accident
Description: 22 month old male child seated behind his mother in a forward facing child seat who suffered brain damage when his mother's front seat collapsed rearward following a rear impact collision.
Outcome: $4,000,000.00 settlement
Jane Doe v Unamed Hospital
Practice Area: Auto Accident
Description: Plaintiff suffered necrotizing fasciitis, peritonitis and sepsis secondary to multiple bowel perforations following an exploratory laparoscopic procedure.
Outcome: $1,400,000.00 Confidential Settlement
Unamed Minor v Unamed Hospital
Practice Area: Auto Accident
Description: Death of an eight year old child resulting from failure to promptly treat subdural hematoma resulting from gunshot wound. Claims included fraud, misrepresentation and violation of Michigan Consumer Protection Act arising out of the false representation of emergency room capabilities. Hospital subsequently agreed to reroute pediatric trauma patients who would be in need of surgical intervention. Case was subject to Michigan's cap on non economic damages and settled for $200,000.00 in excess of cap.
Outcome: $850,000.00
Unanmed Minor v Unamed Hospital
Practice Area: Auto Accident
Description: Strangulation death of a ten month old child in Macomb County. Infant child swallowed a small screw at home and was becoming cyanotic. When EMT's arrived they placed an airway and child responded immediately. While in the ER a nurse cut the airway tube and instead of leaving it in place she removed it. A resident CRNA was called to replace the tube and misplaced it. Prior xays reveled the screw was already in the stomach and there was no need for the airway. Death occurred over ten hours as a result of a misplacement of an ET tube into the esophagus.
Outcome: $1,000,000.00 Confidential Settlement.
Lindsey v Mann
Practice Area: Trucking Accident
Description: Mrs. Lindsey, a college professor in a small, very conservative northern Michigan community was struck by a Semi Tractor which had crossed the center line. She suffered a neck fracture and a mild closed head injury. The community in which she lived has had only a couple of jury verdicts exceeding a million dollars.
Outcome: $825,000.00
Novis v GM
Practice Area: Auto Accident
Description: Soft tissue neck and back injuries arising out of claims of product defect. Plaintiff’s seat back collapsed in a 10mph rear impact resulting in bilateral TMJ, shoulder separation with impingement syndrome (nonsurgical) and cervical neck and musculature injuries. Verdict was set aside for jury misconduct. Case subsequently setteled for an undisclosed sum.
Outcome: $1,400,000.00 Jury verdict, subsequent Confidential Settlement
Wilcox v La Tina Resturant
Practice Area: Auto Accident
Description: Significant urological injury secondary to surgical repair of spine injury suffered in a slip and fall at a local restaurant
Outcome: $600,000.00 Settlement
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