Against liability carriers of strip center owner where Plaintiff was assaulted by panhandler causing spinal injury resulting in quadriplegia. Evidence showed numerous incidences of violent criminal activity in 2 year period before assault and owner had no security guard on duty. Defense contended assault not foreseeable and owner acted reasonably.

Net received by client $1,636,000.

Against trucking company liability insurance carrier in death of motorist in Port Arthur, Texas. Evidence showed bob-trailing tractor made left turn into refinery entrance causing collision in which decedent was instantly killed. Plaintiff’s expert accident reconstructionist showed decedent had no time to avoid collision. Defense contended decedent was not keeping a proper lookout. Lawsuit was brought by five surviving adult children of decedent.

Net received by each adult child was $226,083.

Against liability and underinsured motorist carriers in case where 90 year old mother of Plaintiff was hit by car in parking lot sustaining fatal injuries. Defense contended decedent walked in front of vehicle and failed to exercise reasonable care for her safety.

Net received by client $463,500.

Against trucking company liability insurance carrier in case involving severe head injury. Evidence showed Defendant trucking company failed to maintain air brake hoses causing rig to become stalled on side of interstate highway. Plaintiff ran into the back of the stalled rig which was partially on the freeway. Defense contended decedent was not keeping a proper lookout.

Net received by client $140,522.

in Harris County District Court against daycare for toddler who had second-degree 1-inch burn on her arm. Evidence showed bottle warmer was stored in dangerous proximity to toddlers allowing it to spill onto the Minor Plaintiff. Past medical expenses were approximately $2,700 and insurance company offered $15,000 prior to trial. Defense contended there was no evidence of permanent disfigurement. Insurance company paid verdict in full including prejudgment interest.

Net received by Minor Plaintiff $119,660.

Against automobile liability insurance on $25,000 limits policy. Evidence showed insured was clearly liable for injuries consisting of herniated cervical disk and that insurer failed to timely respond to policy limit time demand settlement offer. Defendant contended injury not due to accident and was pre-existing condition.

Net recovered by client $69,500.

Against homeowner’s policy insurer where decedent was shot and killed at teenage party by uninvited assailant. Evidence showed parents were negligent in permitting underage alcohol consumption at residence. Defendant contended criminal conduct of third party was unforeseeable.

Net received by surviving parent $96,581.

Against underinsured motorist carrier in accident involving motorist who struck pedestrian at low speed causing her to fall and fracture tailbone. Medical expenses were $5,669. Liability carrier paid Plaintiff $40,000 on a $50,000 limits policy in exchange for release of at fault party. Case proceeded to trial against Plaintiff’s underinsured motorist carrier who refused to make a settlement offer.

Net recovered by client against underinsured carrier was $78,989.

Against building and contents insurance companies as a result of fire which destroyed restaurant. Defendants contended fire was of suspicious origin and denied insured’s claims based on arson exclusion.

Net recovered by client from both carriers was $284,635.

Against automobile liability insurer in moderate closed head injury in a clear liability case. Evidence showed Plaintiff had prior severe closed head injury rendering him more vulnerable to re-injury.

Net recovered by client $177,101.

Against liability and underinsured motorist carriers in case involving C-2 non-displaced fracture and rotator cuff tear in case of clear liability.

Net recovered by client from both carriers was $96,206.

Against trucking company liability insurance carrier in case involving herniated cervical disk requiring surgery. Evidence showed tractor-trailer pulled out of truck stop onto highway and failed to yield right of way. Defense contended fog obscured vision and Plaintiff was travelling too fast and not keeping proper lookout.

Net recovered by client $78,164.

Against automobile liability insurer on $25,000 limits policy in auto-pedestrian accident. Evidence showed Plaintiff’s brother accidentally struck him with vehicle causing severe traumatic brain injury. Insurer failed to timely respond to policy limit time demand settlement offer.

Net recovered by brother: $79,420; spouse: $39,737 and minor child: $20,000.

Against automobile liability insurance carrier and underinsured motorist carrier in case involving non-operated herniated cervical disk in clear liability case where Plaintiff underwent 2 cervical epidural injections.

Net recovered by client against both carriers was $96,750.