Illustrative Cases
Chemical Exposure - Benzene
Clients were residents of Texas City who lived near the chemical plant claimed air exposure to chemicals as a result of upset and release at plant. Negotiated settlement for over 750 clients before trial.
Auto - Bus Collision
Family of four driving home from the theater were struck by Metro bus at a downtown intersection. Both drivers claimed they had green lights. Injuries were neck and back sprains, with total medical costs of approximately $9,000. At trial, jury verdict awarded $45,000 to clients.
Plant Explosion - On the job injury
A client suffered knee injury after an explosion at Texas City refinery plant. Case settled for a confidential, seven figure amount before trial.
On the job injury - Defense Base Act
A client worked as truck driver for Brown & Root in Kosovo, who suffered severe back injury after a forklift struck him and knocked him off a trailer onto concrete. Back fusion required. Negotiated settlement in excess of $1,000,000.
Auto Collision
Client was a student at Texas A&M, who was struck by a truck when attempting to turn left into her driveway. Neck and back sprains were treated by physical therapy and medical expenses were approximately $3,500. Client claimed other driver was on driving on shoulder, at excessive speeds. Other driver claimed client cut in front of him, failing to yield the right of way. Jury found fault of both drivers, and awarded client $8,500.
On the job injury
Client was a truck driver working at the Port of Houston who was injured when he stepped into an uncovered water-pumping pit while loading cargo onto his truck. A lawsuit was filed against the ship, stevedore company, and the Port of Houston. Injuries to groin, back and legs, requiring multiple surgeries. Negotiated settlement before trial.
Construction Injury
Client was a crew foreman working on excavation of drainage ditches in new, South Houston subdivision, who suffered a fractured ankle when he drove his truck into an unmarked ditch cut across public roads. A lawsuit was filed against other contractors on site for failing to place proper warnings and safety personnel in area. Negotiated confidential, six figure settlement.
Auto Collision
Hildago County - Client driving his truck through an intersection when he was struck on the side by a dump truck. Client suffered neck and back injuries and a hernia that was surgically repaired. Case settled at mediation.
Auto Collision
Harris County - Client struck by a commercial delivery vehicle. Significant neck and back injury including multiple herniated disks. Case settled pre-litigation.
Auto Collision
Liberty County - Client hit head-on in rural Montgomery County. Client suffered multiple broken bones and neck and back injuries, with lifetime impairment. Case settled for insurance policy limits.
On the job injury
Harris County - Client brought a non-subscriber claim against his employer for a back injury suffered on the job. Client settled at mediation.
On the job injury
Jefferson County - Client suffered numerous neck and back injuries and well as a head injury when he fell into a pit in a control room of a petrochemical plant. In addition to the fall a desk fell in on top of him. Case settled at mediation.
On the job injury
Brazoria County - Client who was assigned as a member of a supply boat crew, suffered a shoulder injury while working as a Jones Act seaman. Case settled pre-litigation.
Inadequate Security
Harris County - Client suffered serious head injuries as a result of being “pistol whipped” in a national drug chain’s parking lot. Client claimed inadequate security and case settled pre-litigation.
Auto Collision
Harris County - Client suffered a ruptured sternum in a high-speed intersection collision. Case settled pre-litigation for six figure amount.
Auto collision
Client was involved in a broadsided collision. Neck and back sprains were treated by physical therapy and medical expenses were approximately $2,500. Client claimed Defendant had failed to yield the right of way. Other driver claimed client was driving in excess of the speed limit. Suit was filed in Harris County. Jury found Defendant driver at fault, and awarded client more than $9,000.
Failure to pay life insurance
Client’s spouse passed away due to natural causes. Spouse’s life insurance carrier refused to pay under their policy. Negotiated settlement.
City vehicle collision
Client was involved in a collision with a City of Houston vehicle. Neck and back sprains were treated by physical therapy. Client claimed Defendant had failed to keep a proper lookout. The City of Houston denied the claim. Jury found Defendant driver at fault, and awarded client more than $11,000.
Auto Collision
Montgomery County - Client a resident of Montgomery County, was in a severe collision sustaining traumatic brain injuries. Negotiated policy limits settlements from both liability insurance carrier and an uninsured/under-insured carrier.
DWI vehicle collision
Client was injured when his vehicle was struck by an individual who was arrested and subsequently convicted of Driving While Intoxicated. Client sustained neck and back injuries that were treated by chiropractic therapy. Negotiated policy limits settlement.
On the job vehicle collision
Client was a fork lift operator for a brick company. He was injured on the job when his lift was struck by an 18-wheeler. A shoulder surgery was needed. Negotiated settlement.
Single vehicle rollover accident
Client was a minor who was injured in a single vehicle rollover accident. Suit was brought against the vehicle’s driver and owner. Injuries to leg, requiring multiple surgeries. Negotiated settlement.
