Case Situation
Plaintiff exits private drive in front of defendant on feeder claiming defendant is speeding.
Case Outcome
Jury finds plaintiff 70% negligent, defendant only 30% negligent.
Nacogdoches County
Case Situation
Defended driver and owner of cement truck who allegedly crashed into the side of the vehicle containing two children and two women, one of whom was pregnant at the time. Adult plaintiffs claimed the need for multiple surgeries and both fact and medical experts testified either live or by videotaped deposition.
Case Outcome
The jury rendered a unanimous verdict finding no negligence against any defendants.
Nueces County
Case Situation: Single vehicle rollover case with issues of tire failure. Injuries Involved a T5 burst fracture and paralysis from the chest down. Issues presented in the case included an employment contract arbitration clause, course and scope of employment and use verses non-use of a seatbelt.
Case Outcome: Case settled after multiple weeks in trial.
Washington County
Case Situation
4 Car rear-end accident with acknowledged drinking on the part of defendant.
Case Outcome
Jury found defendant negligent but awarded no damages.
Wharton County
1. Rear-end accident after construction vehicle backs onto the roadway. Defendant admitted drinking before the accident but jury found no negligent.
2. Rear-end accident with claimed knee and low back injuries. Jury found no negligence and no damages.
3. Intersectional collision with defendant off yield sign. Jury found no negligence on either party. Defendant driver died in a crop dusting accident before trial.
4. Intersectional collision in which defendant admitted being distracted by cell phone. Plaintiff found 75% negligent, defendant found 25% negligent.
5. Auto accident in which defendant admits drinking before collision. Jury found negligence but no damages.