The law firm Podhurst Orseck secured a nearly $10.6 million presuit settlement for scientist and financial analyst Miguel Octavio, who sustained severe head injuries in a cycling accident. The incident occurred in Boca Raton when a newly licensed 16-year-old driver crossed into the bike lane, striking Octavio. Attorneys Ricardo Martinez-Cid and Lea Valdivia represented Octavio, navigating challenges related to accessing his medical records and estimating future costs due to his incapacitation. The settlement was obtained from the insurance companies for both the driver, whose father is the CEO of Universal Insurance Holdings Inc., and Octavio.
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Originally published by Celia Ampel | Jan 23, 2017 | Law.com
