Have you or a family member suffered a needless catastrophic injury?
Our clients come from all walks of life, with different backgrounds and experiences. But they all share one thing: they’ve experienced a needless, catastrophic injury.
At Newsome Melton, we specialize in helping people with serious and complex cases. We have the resources and the expertise to hold even the most powerful corporations accountable for their actions.
Helping Bring Justice Through Strength.
Types of Cases
Takata Airbag Recall
The Takata airbag recall affects tens of millions of vehicles. The defective airbags may explode upon deployment and cause severe injuries. Learn what caused the defect, whether your vehicle is affected, and what to do next.
Read More..Defective Airbags Lawyer
Defective Airbags While airbags save thousands of lives each year, they also cause serious injuries and even death when they operate improperly due to a defect. During an accident, airbags are designed to deploy in a fraction of a second. This instant deployment requires incredible force and speed—up to 2,000 pounds of pressure released at 200 miles per hour. The combination of incredible force and speed
Read More..Wrongful Death Lawyer
Wrongful death lawsuits allow the families of someone who was killed by the negligence or other actionable conduct of someone else to receive financial compensation for their loss. Every state has its own unique wrongful death laws, so it is very important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible to determine if and how a wrongful death lawsuit may be pursued. The Personal Representative
Read More..Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Medical malpractice is defined as a negligent act or omission by a medical professional that causes harm to a patient. When you see a doctor or other medical professional for an injury or illness, you expect a certain standard of care. Doctors, nurses, dentists, mental health providers, therapists, and other medical professionals who make errors or fail to provide care that meets an acceptable standard
Read More..What Is The False Claims Act?
False Claims Act During the Civil War, profiteers infamously sold saw dust and sick horses to the army, prompting President Lincoln to push for the enactment of the False Claims Act. The False Claims Act, which still exists today, provides a legal mechanism (referred to as a “qui tam lawsuit”) for whistleblowers to come forward with information showing that the government has been defrauded.
Read More..Class Action Lawyer
Our firm has always dedicated itself to protecting consumers from the harmful effects of corporations acting in a manner which places their profits over individuals. Our class action practice serves to further this mission by seeking out justice for large groups of consumers who have been defrauded by predatory companies. By allowing people who have suffered similar wrongs to band together to share costs and
Read More..Car Accident Lawyer
Newsome Melton Law, based in Orlando, is experienced in representing victims of auto accidents and other vehicle accidents. Vehicle accidents totaled 5,811,000 nationwide in 2008, injuring approximately 3 million people. Vehicle accidents can result in serious injuries and more than 2 million people were permanently injured in 2008 as a result. In Florida, there were 2,978 fatalities from vehicle accidents, according to the National Highway
Read More..Defective Drug Lawyer
Prescription drugs are supposed to help treat maladies, prevent or relieve symptoms, lessen the chance of sickness, or even cure illness. Unfortunately, there are times that the drug itself causes damage or increases the risk of suffering illness to the point that people are better off not taking it. These are known as “defective drugs.” FDA Approval Legal drugs are supposed to go through extensive
Read More..Consumer Help
As the elderly population in the United States continues to rise and families opt for nursing home care over in-home services, ensuring our elderly population is properly cared for is more important today than ever before. The term “nursing home” often conjures negative images, as we commonly associate such places with the waste and loneliness that marked early facilities.
Read More..Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal injury is a category of tort law which provides an opportunity for those harmed by the actions or omissions of others to pursue their rights to compensation for such injuries. The personal injury practice area comprises a large portion of civil litigation in the American legal system, and can include cases involving everything from slip and fall accidents to those based on insurance coverage
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"After my mother was rendered a quadriplegic in a horrific crash caused by a defective tire, our family was devastated. Newsome Melton helped our mother and my family through every step of the way by making us feel like a family from day one and never treated us like we were just clients. We are grateful to have been surrounded by a team that value professionalism, friendship and integrity. Therefore, we are very thankful for all of your support and assistance during this difficult time for our family."
Sincerely, Ruby Labissiereof experience Personal
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MEET THE TEAMHonors and Awards
AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell,
2004 to 2014
Best Lawyers in America,
2010 to Present
Member of The Summit Council, “Best Plaintiff’s Lawyers in the United States”
2012 to Present
Florida’s Legal Elite,
2012 to Present
Orlando Magazine, “Top Lawyers in Orlando”,
2004 to Present
Avvo Rated 10 out of 10
Past President, Orlando Federal Bar Association,
1997
Past President, Florida Justice Association,
2009 to 2010
Past Member, Board of Governors, American Association for Justice,
2003 to 2004
United States Department of Justice, Assistant United States Attorney,
1989 to 1993
U.S. News “Best Law Firms”
2011 to Present
United States Department of Justice, Special Achievement Award,
1991
