WHEN TRAGEDY STRIKES, WE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE
Negligent Drivers Alter the Course of One Woman’s Life
In Collin County in July 2016, two drivers were heading north. One was distracted and weaving in and out of traffic as the second was following too closely and going too fast. One hit the other, causing a major wreck that led a tire to fly off the lead car. The tire stayed in the roadway, and a third car couldn’t avoid it, causing that driver to go airborne into a telephone pole. This driver sustained major damages to her head, body, and leg. She had several surgeries and grafting and lived every day in pain. After being turned down by other lawyers, the injured driver turned to our amazing co-counsel, Scott Snellings. Scott looked at the case and immediately called us. Once we started digging, we discovered the tire had not just been a random object in the street; it had fallen off a car after the wreck. TIME IS RUNNING OUT In Texas, the statute of limitations for this type of case is two years. It was coming up for this client, and we were running out of time. Our teams worked to get the case on file and get all responsible parties served. Our client was working hard in her recovery, and we were working hard on her case. Eventually, she needed an amputation of her leg above the knee. Unfortunately, a couple months after we filed her case and the day before her amputation, our client passed away as a result of her injuries. It was a tragic and devastating turn of events. She left two young boys and a husband behind. We worked to get them into family and grief counseling so they could find peace and closure. At the same time, we worked to get the probate process started so we could transition the case from a catastrophic injury case to a wrongful
death case. It took about six months, and then we immediately turned up the pressure on the insurance company and defense attorney. NEVER LETTING UP Once we take a case, we never let up on the defense lawyers and insurance companies. For this case, we set up the depositions of all defendants and sent letters to their insurance companies telling them to resolve the case before their depositions. Our clients just wanted closure and compensation for this tragedy. The Friday before the depositions, both insurance companies paid their full policy limits. We made sure the family didn’t have to pay any of the medical bills back, and all the money went toward their future. We are grateful to have worked with Scott on this case. We couldn’t have asked for a better co-counsel firm than Scott and his team. UM/UIM INSURANCE AND PIP In this case, our client did not have underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage or personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. When you get auto insurance, get UM/UIM and PIP coverage, too. If you want to learn more, join our free VIP program and send us your policy. Ashley and I will walk you through it and give you recommendations based on what we have seen actually happen when you need to use it. AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR OUR COMMUNITY This case was an important message to the community that driving safely can prevent a subsequent wreck. It is not just those involved, but everyone on the road who is at risk. Our client was on her way home from work when the tire flew off and caused injuries that eventually led to her death. Don’t drive distracted and don’t drive aggressively.
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Car wreck resolved for Adam
Car wreck resolved for Anna
Russell speaking to trial lawyers at a national seminar for handling brain injury cases
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Car wreck resolved for Margaret
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