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Diana Tershakovec

Medical Investigator
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Diana L. Tershakovec’s career in surgical intensive care, operating room, trauma nursing, nursing education and emergency care since 1976 have made her a valuable consultant to the firm since 1998. An able communicator and researcher, Diana has presented work to other medical professionals on the psychological impact of trauma and the measurement of pain after surgery.

During 13 years as a nurse at Miami’s Jackson Memorial Hospital, Diana educated staff and insurance company personnel in legal issues; implemented policies and procedures, and audited medical charts for the quality assurance program. Granted her M.S. in Nursing in 1990 and licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in 1998, Diana is currently Adjunct Faculty with the University of Miami School of Nursing.

Diana’s intimate knowledge of daily hospital operations, critical care and emergency medicine provide our legal team with an excellent resource for analyzing and evaluating critical care delivery and outcomes in personal injury and medical malpractice cases.

Selected Memberships

  • American Nurse Association
  • Florida Nurses Association
  • American Association of Critical Care Nurses
  • AANP (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners)
  • ANCC

Awards and Honors

  • Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (State of Florida)
  • Publications and Research
  • Contributing Editor
  • Legal Nurse Consulting: Principles and Practice

Education

  • University of Miami Post Masters ARNP (1997)
  • University of Miami MSN, Masters in Critical Care (1990)
  • University of Miami BSN (1988)
  • Miami Dade College AS
  • Miami Dade College AA
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing RN (1976)

A Legacy of Compassion & Excellence

Working With Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen
  • Changing Lives by Changing The Law

    Since our firm opened, we've made it our mission to get justice for our clients and their families. We've not only taken on cases that other firms had turned down, but we've also fought to get unjust laws and restrictions overturned or modified.

  • A Team of Legal Professionals

    Complex legal cases require extensive research, trial experience, and industry knowledge, which is why we always have a team of attorneys working on every case we take on. Our team-centric approach to litigation means that we're able to really focus on getting our clients the best possible outcome.

  • There Are No Upfront Legal Fees

    We handle all of our claims on a contingency fee basis and will handle all legal fees, court costs, and expert fees related to your specific case. With decades of experience in this industry, we have a wealth of experts we work with routinely to ensure your case is handled with the utmost care.

  • We Understand the Medicine

    Our attorneys not only take the time to understand the evidence in your case, but also the pathology and medical techniques used in your specific situation. We believe that any attorney that takes on these types of cases needs to be on equal footing with medical professionals and physicians. 

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