Tyson & Mendes says it cut a $12 million auto case to $510,000

Tyson & Mendes, LLP says it saved a client nearly $11.5 million after a Florida auto accident trial in Duval County. The firm said the jury awarded $510,000 in a case where the plaintiff had asked for about $12 million after multiple surgeries and extensive treatment.

Why it matters: - Tyson & Mendes says the verdict sharply reduced a plaintiff demand of about $12 million to $510,000, a difference of nearly $11.5 million. - The result highlights how defense strategy can limit exposure in admitted-liability auto cases with large medical claims. - The case involved injuries tied to a high-speed rear-end crash on a highway and substantial property damage.

What happened: - Tyson & Mendes announced a trial win in Veronica McCall v. Josie Noel Scofield in Duval County, Florida. - The firm said the plaintiff was rear-ended on a highway by a vehicle traveling at high speed. - The plaintiff claimed injuries to her neck, lower back, and left knee, among others. - The plaintiff underwent three surgeries after the crash and received extensive medical treatment. - The defense team was led by partners Holly Howanitz, Robert O’Malley, and BeJae Roberts.

The details: - The plaintiff sought $847,000 in past medical expenses and $951,000 in future medical expenses. - The total trial demand was approximately $12 million. - The jury returned a $510,000 verdict. - Only $40,000 of the award was for pain and suffering. - The defense used The Apex, Tyson & Mendes’ strategy aimed at stopping Nuclear Verdicts®. - The team emphasized responsibility, reasonableness, and common sense. - O’Malley said the defense accepted responsibility for the accident and stated that position in jury selection, opening, and closing. - Howanitz said the team reminded jurors of their obligation to follow the law and give equal justice to both sides. - Roberts said the defense used calculations of past medical expenses to anchor the jury. - The jury deliberated for 5.5 hours. - Tyson & Mendes said the plaintiff was represented by competent and professional counsel. - The case was identified as Duval County, Florida #142240670.

Between the lines: - The size of the verdict suggests the jury rejected most of the plaintiff’s requested damages despite serious injuries and surgery. - The defense narrative focused on shared legal duty and numeric anchoring, which appears designed to narrow damages rather than dispute liability. - Tyson & Mendes continues to position The Apex as a repeatable response to high-dollar jury awards.

What's next: - Tyson & Mendes said more information and career opportunities are available at the firm’s website. - The firm said it now serves 22 states with 27 offices nationwide. - Apex Defense Consulting, the firm’s consulting spinoff, said more information is available at its website. - Tyson & Mendes said it continues to expand its insurance defense and trial practice nationwide.

The bottom line: - Tyson & Mendes says a Florida jury award landed far below a double-digit-million-dollar demand, reinforcing how defense strategy can materially reduce damages in major auto cases.