Casey D. Shomo

Attorney Casey D. Shomo was raised in Palm Beach County, Florida. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Florida. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree with honors cum laude from Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Mr. Shomo is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum – an honor held by less than one percent of attorneys who practice in America today. This membership is one of the most prestigious groups of trial attorneys and litigation attorneys in the United States, and membership in the Forums is limited to attorneys who have won million or multimillion-dollar settlements for their clients. As members of both Forums, Mr. Shomo has demonstrated the ability to handle extremely complex legal matters with superior results.

“Casey Shomo and staff handled my case in a completely professional way. Working with them was a breeze and an amazing experience. Highly recommended.” – Daniel M.

Mr. Shomo has also been recognized by Martindale Hubble, an independent lawyer rating service, which has been evaluating lawyers for more than 130 years, as an attorney with the highest professional excellence in legal ability and general and professional ethical standards with his AV rating. The AV rating confirms that Mr. Shomo is a lawyer competent in both legal ability and ethical standards and has been recognized by this independent rating service as having the highest level of professional ability and respect.

Mr. Shomo has also been recognized in 2013 and 2014 as one of the Top Lawyers in Florida. Mr. Shomo is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). ABOTA is an organization with the primary purpose of maintaining the civil jury trial system, which is referred to as “Justice by the People.”

Mr. Shomo has litigated cases throughout the State of Florida and other states as well. In Florida, he practices in all civil courts throughout the state and is further admitted and qualified to practice in the United States Federal Court in the Southern District of Florida.

The diligent and thorough attention Mr. Shomo and his staff provide his clients often results in the opportunity for settlement and early resolution of cases prior to trial. If, however, justice and full and fair compensation cannot be achieved for his clients pre-trial, Mr. Shomo and his team have the experience and financial resources to see each case through every aspect of litigation, including complex trials and appellate review, as necessary.

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Florida.
• Juris Doctorate with honors cum laude from Stetson University College of Law in
St. Petersburg, Florida.

Over $85 Million in Case Results Protecting the Rights of The Injured

Every day, people in Palm Beach Gardens and throughout Palm Beach County face the aftermath of car accidents, ranging from minor rear-end collisions to severe head-on crashes. Navigating Florida’s complex insurance system can be daunting, especially when you’re already dealing with physical injuries and the emotional toll of an accident. At The Law Offices of Casey D. Shomo, P.A., based in Palm Beach Gardens, Mr. Shomo and his dedicated team are here to protect your rights and help you find your way forward.

As an accomplished personal injury lawyer with over three decades of experience in complex litigation, Mr. Shomo personally oversees every case at his firm. Supported by a team of highly trained and experienced litigation and pre-litigation paralegals, nurse paralegals, and administrative staff, Mr. Shomo ensures each client receives personalized attention. Additionally, Mr. Shomo collaborates with seasoned crash investigators and leading medical experts, including physicians and nurses, tailoring his approach to meet the unique needs of each client.

Whether your case involves a car accident, medical malpractice, wrongful death, or other personal injury matter, Mr. Shomo and his team are here to stand by your side throughout every step of the legal process.

• Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
• Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with the esteemed AV rating.
• Acknowledged as one of Florida’s Top Lawyers in 2013 and 2014.
• Distinguished member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
• Selected as a member of America’s Top 100 Attorneys.

PERSONAL INJURY
• $11,800,000 – Death of minor child and brain injuries to sibling (minor toddler) from drowning incident at residential rental property.

VEHICULAR ACCIDENT / PRODUCTS LIABILITY
• $10,900,000 – Seat belt/seat back failure/death.

ACCIDENTS- CAR/ TRUCK/ MOTORCYCLE/ BICYCLE/ PEDESTRIAN
• $8,222,467.13 – Semi tractor trailer/motor vehicle accident – neck and back injuries with multiple surgeries and forearm injuries with surgery.
• $3,335,000 – Motor vehicle/pedestrian crash – orthopedic, vascular and tissue crush injuries and traumatic brain injury with multiple surgeries.
• $1,450,000 – Intersection crash/disputed liability – spinal injuries.
• $1,200,000 – Motorcycle wrongful death – violation of motorcycle’s right of way when pick-up truck pulled out in front of motorcycle, causing death of motorcycle driver.
• $1,100,000 – Motor vehicle intersection crash disputed liability – surgical injuries.
• $1,025,000 – Motor vehicle/motorcycle accident/surgical injuries.
• $1,000,000 – Rear end collision/spinal injuries.
• $1,000,000 – Motor vehicle/surgical injuries.
• $1,000,000 – Motor vehicle accident – spinal cord injuries and surgeries.
• $1,000,000 – Motor vehicle accident – spinal surgeries.
• $950,000 – Motor vehicle accident – spinal surgeries.
• $750,000 – Motor vehicle accident – cervical surgery and elbow surgery.
• $685,000 – Motor vehicle accident – spinal cord injuries with surgery.
• $650,000 – Motor vehicle accident /lumbar surgery.
• $635,000 – Motor vehicle accident – cervical injuries and surgery.
• $622,500 – Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident surgical injuries.
• $500,000 – Motor vehicle accident/neck surgery.
• $500,000 – Motor vehicle accident/rollover/orthopedic injuries; neck injuries; wrist-forearm injury.
• $500,000 – Truck vs. motor vehicle accident – spinal injuries.
• $450,000 – Motor vehicle accident – spinal injuries.
• $450,000 – Motor vehicle accident – cervical and lumbar injuries – no surgeries.
• $425,000 – Motor vehicle accident – spinal injuries.
• $400,000 – Motor vehicle accident – no surgery.
• $400,000 – Motor vehicle accident – spinal injuries.
• $400,000 – Motorcycle hit and run – shoulder injuries.
• $397,000 – Motor vehicle accident/back surgery.
• $350,000 – Motor vehicle accident/non-surgical lumbar injuries.
• $350,000 – Motor vehicle accident/non-surgical injuries.
• $335,000 – Motor vehicle accident/non-surgical injuries.
• $325,000 – Motor vehicle accident /lumbar surgery.
• $300,000 – Motor vehicle accident/motorcycle/surgical injuries.
• $300,000 – Motor vehicle accident/lumbar surgery.
• $300,000 – Motor vehicle accident/cervical surgery.
• $300,000 – Motorcycle accident – struck by motor vehicle – multiple injuries with surgery
• $280,000 – Motor vehicle accident/non-surgical lumbar injuries.
• $279,000 – Motor vehicle accident/neck surgery ($10,000 offer by insurance company).
• $245,000 – Motor vehicle accident/non-surgical lumbar and cervical injuries.
• $235,000 – Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident – non-surgical injuries.
• $230,000 – Motor vehicle accident/non-surgical injuries.
• $225,500 – Motor vehicle accident/DUI cervical and lumbar soft tissue injuries.
• $215,000 – Motor vehicle accident/lumbar surgery.
• $200,000 – Pedestrian/vehicle accident sovereign immunity limits.
• $200,000 – Motor vehicle/pedestrian back surgery.
• $159,500 – Motorized shopping cart/store patron/knee injuries.
• $150,000 – Motor vehicle accident/back surgery.
• $150,000 – Motor vehicle accident/lumbar injuries.
• $139,000 – Golf cart vs. golfer with resulting injuries and no surgery.
• $125,000 – Motor vehicle accident/non-surgical injuries.
• $120,000 – Motor vehicle accident/orthopedic arm injury.
• $100,000 – Motor vehicle minor impact/shoulder surgery.
• $78,500 – Golf car accident/laceration with scarring.

SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS
• $1,387,283.82 – Unsafe flooring outside of bar at restaurant – bilateral knee injuries with surgery.
• $360,000 – Unsafe store display and equipment use/neck surgery.
• $315,000 – Foreign substance on floor/back surgery.
• $180,000 – Loose/unsafe grade and pavers/orthopedic injuries, fracture and wrist surgery.
• $150,000 – Department store trip hazard, shoulder surgery.
• $100,000 – Unsafe step/building code violation/orthopedic injuries.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
• $3,750,000 – Wrongful death – delayed resuscitation.
• $2,800,000 – Wrongful death – hospital nursing errors and medication errors.
• $2,600,000 – Wrongful death – medication error causing irreversible brain bleed and death.
• $2,500,000 – Inaccurate diagnosis and pharmaceutical error, resulting in brain bleed with permanent neurological losses.
• $2,500,000 – Incorrect surgical technique/death.
• $2,250,000 – Wrong site surgery and failure to treat/amputation.
• $2,050,000 – Failure to timely refer for surgery spinal cord injury/paralysis and multiple spinal surgeries.
• $2,000,000 – Pharmaceutical error – Ophthalmic surgery medication, loss of vision and eye injuries/multiple patients.
• $1,851,000 – Failure to diagnose and treat pulmonary embolism/death.
• $1,250,000 – Anesthesia and resuscitation errors – wrongful death.
• $817,500 – Failure to timely refer for spinal cord injury/paralysis and multiple spinal surgeries.
• $800,000 – Inadequate fall protections, hospital patient – bathroom fall, cervical spinal cord injuries and cervical surgery.
• $659,000 – Failure to follow physician orders/medication error/orthopedic injuries and ankle fractures.
• $600,000 – Wrongful death/pharmaceutical error/untimely response to critical vital signs.
• $500,000 – Sexual misconduct involving patient victim.
• $350,000 – Inadequate fall protections/hip fracture.
• $202,000 – Failed MRI screening patient injury/medical device damaged.

PREMISES LIABILITY
• $1,000,000 – Strong-arm robbery of a tenant at his place of business in a commercial warehouse property resulting in significant personal injuries and a brain injury.
• $210,000 – Parking lot attack (robbery & assault) orthopedic injuries and elbow surgery.

NURSING HOME ABUSE
• $2,050,000 – Failure to timely refer for surgery/spinal cord injury/paralysis and multiple spinal surgeries.
• $500,000 – Lack of supervision/patient rights violated – fall/death.
• $400,000 – Lack of supervision/patient rights violated – fall/death.
• $325,500 – Wheelchair incident/femur fracture, 93-year-old resident.
• $265,000 – Negligent transfer/hip dislocation and surgery.
• $110,000 – Under insured facility – fall/femur fracture.
• $71,000 – Uninsured facility with no liability coverage – fall/hip fracture.

DENTAL MALPRACTICE
• $1,250,000 – Teeth extraction incorrect anesthesia with failed and untimely resuscitation efforts – wrongful death.
• $662,500 – Orthodontic malpractice resulting in significant root resorption.
• $120,000 – Nerve injury.
• $115,000 – Nerve injury.
• $45,000 – Unnecessary extraction of baby teeth.
• $45,000 – Unnecessary extraction of baby teeth.