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Michael Brown, Esq.

Personal Injury Attorney

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Mbrown@labovick.com
(561) 624-2345

Michael Brown, Esq.

Personal Injury Attorney

Mbrown@labovick.com
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As a third-generation Palm Beach County native, I have deep roots in this community and a strong commitment to serving the people who call it home. My practice is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others. I am passionate about helping clients navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives while fighting to ensure they receive the justice and compensation they deserve.

I earned my bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University before pursuing my Juris Doctor at Florida Coastal School of Law. My interest in the law began long before law school while attending the Palm Beach Lakes High School Pre-Law Magnet Program, where I developed a love for advocacy and courtroom practice. During that time, I was proud to become a Mock Trial Champion, an experience that helped lay the foundation for my future legal career.

Following law school, I began my legal career at the Palm Beach County Public Defender’s Office. There, I represented hundreds of indigent clients and gained invaluable courtroom and trial experience. The fast-paced nature of criminal defense allowed me to develop the advocacy skills, litigation strategies, and confidence that continue to benefit my clients today.

After my time in public service, I joined Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company, where I eventually rose to the position of Senior Associate and Lead Trial Attorney. In that role, I handled and tried cases throughout the State of Florida, gaining firsthand knowledge of how insurance companies evaluate, defend, and litigate claims. This experience provided me with a unique perspective on the tactics employed by insurers and has become an invaluable asset in my current practice. Today, I use that insight to aggressively advocate for injured individuals and ensure insurance companies are held accountable when they fail to meet their obligations.

Beyond my legal practice, I remain committed to serving both the legal profession and the Palm Beach County community. I am an active member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association and currently serve on its Civil Trial Committee, where I work alongside fellow attorneys to support and improve the practice of civil litigation.

On a personal level, I enjoy spending time throughout South Florida attending basketball games, participating in community service projects, and connecting with the people who make this area such a special place to live. Whether in the courtroom or in the community, I am proud to serve the county that has shaped my life and career.

Premises liability

PREMISE LIABILITY

$450,000

James was searching for equipment for painting at Home Depot. In the aisle next to him, there was a worker on a lift stocking the highest shelf. The worker pushed boxes so far across the shelf that they fell off the other edge and hit James in the head. The force almost knocked James unconscious. He sat down and the loud bang got the worker off the ladder to see what fell. When they saw James they offered him a bucket and made a report. James did not recall leaving the store or how he got home. He did not recall much except being at home depot and getting hit in the head. Home Depot told him that it was a small box of dust masks that hurt him. We discovered it was actually a large box of emergency kits that fell off the shelf.

Personal injury

PERSONAL INJURY

$850,000

In this case, our client slipped and fell on water that had accumulated near the hot tubs/showers on the Lido deck of a major cruise line ship. The client suffered torn ligaments to her shoulder that required 2 arthroscopic surgeries. The cruise line took the position that the condition on the floor was open and obvious.

Premises liability

PREMISES LIABILITY

$980,000

Georgia was visiting a friend in the hospital when she walked out of the elevator and into her friend’s room. As soon as she entered the room she slipped on a newly mopped floor without any wet floor sign present. The floor was so wet that Georgia’s entire outfit was soaked. Because of the muted tile floor, the water was invisible. Georgia needed a back operation which was unsuccessful and caused her to slip into a coma. She luckily survived.

Motor vehicle accident

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

$1.1 MILLION

AUTOMOBILE REAR END COLLISION

Rodrigo was driving his work truck home when he was rear-ended at a stoplight. Rodrigo needed a fusion of his thoracic spine. A terrible and complex operation. Unfortunately, while Rodrigo was undergoing the spinal operation, one of his children died and he was unable to be with his grieving wife. It was a tragic case that eventually settled.

Bicycle vs car accident

BICYCLE VS CAR ACCIDENT

$1.45 MILLION

David was a teacher at a local high school. He rode his bike to school in the morning and after school would ride another 10 miles for exercise. On a sunny afternoon on his way home an older driver turned right into him as he was riding down the street. He hurt his shoulder and neck and needed two operations. Defendant felt his injury was due to playing football 10 years earlier and would not provide him a fair or reasonable offer.

Car vs commercial truck accident

CAR VS COMMERCIAL TRUCK ACCIDENT

$3.4 MILLION

Joe was driving his 18 wheeler on the Florida Turnpike headed south after a long-haul run.  He was “bobtailing” which means he did not have a cargo trailer on the back of his truck rig.  A drunk driver lost control of his car causing Joe to avoid the accident but drive off the highway and into a canal.  He was injured in the accident but also witnessed a child die when he climbed out of the truck and came to the accident site.  There the injured child was trapped under the car and he was powerless to save the child before it passed.

Auto accident T-Bone

AUTO ACCIDENT T-BONE

$4.5 MILLION

Xao, a Vietnamese immigrant was driving home after work at night to see his pregnant wife. He stopped at a 4-way intersection and looked both ways. He did not see anyone in either direction. As Mr. X when through the intersection he was hit on the passenger side door by a mid-sized black SUV driving without their lights on. Mr. X was catastrophically injured.

Personal injury

PERSONAL INJURY

$8.2 MILLION

This was a hard-fought pedestrian accident case, in which our client was struck by an SUV driven by a teen driver, as they attempted to cross North Military Trail in West Palm Beach, FL. As a result of the accident, our client suffered numerous fractures, partial loss of vision and frontal lobe brain injury that affected his speech, and other personal injuries that required him to be hospitalized for 58 days.

At the time of the accident, our client was a cashier at Walmart and has been unable to return to work.

“This case is the epitome of what we consider part of our Core Culture and broad vision – which is to be Warriors for Justice,” stated Brian LaBovick. “Mr. Jacobus has serious permanent injuries and will continue to fight to regain his life into the foreseeable future. This verdict will allow him to get the professional help he needs to safely navigate the rest of his life.”

Medical malpractice

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

$15 MILLION

Brain damages child due to medical negligence.  Mother was misdiagnosed upon entry to the hospital while under contractions.  The child was born severely disabled.