Case Results

Represented the family of a surgical patient who suffered brain injury and death as a result of a defect in the endotracheal (anesthesia) tube. Seven-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentiality.

Represented Plaintiff in a multi-vehicular motor vehicle accident resulting in neck and back injuries; pre-trial settlement offer: $7,000.00; Case tried to verdict and Judgment entered for $79,000.00.

Represented patient in Vaccine Injury Program who suffered a SIRVA (shoulder injury resulting from vaccine administration) after receiving a flu vaccine. Obtained a settlement in the amount of $92,500.

Co-Counsel representing a 36-year-old patient who underwent a tonsillectomy at Laredo Medical Center. Surgeon injured a blood vessel during surgery and patient continued to bleed after surgery. Hospital nurses illegally administered narcotic pain medication, falsely recorded that consultation orders had been completed, and abruptly discharged patient late at night. Patient went home and subsequently bled to death. Laredo Medical Center’s offer before trial was $50,000. Case tried to verdict – jury awarded $8,550,551.

Represented young patient who was involved in auto accident and went to interventional radiologist for steroid injection in spine. Doctor used improper technique and the needle entered the patient’s spinal canal, resulting in permanent neurologic injury. Six-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentiality.

Represented elderly customer of compounding pharmacy who was prescribed medication for rheumatoid arthritis. Pharmacy misread prescription and gave her a dosage that was 10 times the dosage prescribed. Pharmacy safeguards failed. Customer suffered brain damage injuries and required permanent nursing home admission. Six-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentiality.

Represented young patient who was diagnosed with rare subtype of Hodgkin Lymphoma cancer who was given the wrong treatment by the oncologist for 5 years. Oncologist’s settlement offer before trial was zero. Case tried to verdict – jury awarded $666,045.

Represented patient who suffered Achilles heel rupture that required surgical repair. Surgeon failed to prescribe anticoagulation therapy after surgery and patient suffered a blood clot that resulted in his untimely death. Six-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentiality.

Represented patient in Vaccine Injury Program who suffered a SIRVA (shoulder injury resulting from vaccine administration) after receiving a flu vaccine. Obtained a settlement in the amount of $125,000.

Represented plaintiff who had settled claims with defendant’s insurance company prior to the trial. Case proceeded against the plaintiff’s own insurer, Farmers Insurance. $0 settlement offer by State Farm prior to filing suit. Case tried to verdict – jury awarded $244,660.26.

Represented patient who underwent surgery to remove a benign cyst in his chest. After surgery, patient’s drainage tubes drained excessive material that suggested an injury had occurred during surgery. Hospital nurses failed to notify physicians and patient went 5 days without treatment for what ended up being a surgical injury to his esophagus. Seven-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentiality.

Represented patient who underwent gynecological surgery for pelvic pain. Surgeon caused 4 undiscovered bowel injuries during surgery. Patient was sent home, her condition deteriorated, and she went to the emergency room. Bowel perforations were discovered and patient suffered through a lengthy hospital stay. Surgeon settled the case for his insurance policy limits.

Represented a driver who was rear ended by a commercial truck and required three back and elbow surgeries. Recovered the limits of Defendant’s insurance coverage – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented a professional who was expelled from his group practice to avoid paying him a portion of proceeds from his practice’s merger with a larger group. Six-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented surviving spouse, claiming common law marriage. Judgment Declaring Heirship was entered in favor of client, finding client was the common law spouse of decedent.

Represented family of patient who died from a ruptured appendix after seeking treatment at an urgent care clinic and being sent home with a diagnosis of indigestion. Clinic contended that a follow-up call was ignored by patient, but telephone records showed no such call was ever made. Six-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentiality.

Represented investor in multimillion dollar fraud case against stockbroker who misled clients and embezzled funds. Participated in forensic investigation to locate and seize various assets for liquidation and partial recovery of stolen funds. Stockbroker was convicted of a felony.

Represented driver who was rear-ended in commercial vehicle collision. Defendant driver claimed his vehicle barely made contact with our client’s vehicle during the collision. Case tried to verdict – jury found Defendants negligent and judgment was entered for an amount in excess of $225,000.

Represented family of patient who died after hospital staff negligently placed a feeding tube that pierced the patient’s lung. Staff ignored patient’s deterioration for an entire shift before her death occurred. Six-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented three minor children who were run over by a 20-foot bay boat and sustained permanent injuries, including loss of hearing, skull fracture, and lacerated spleen. Boat owner had no insurance. Six-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented patient who had spine surgery where surgeon used too few screws and placed one screw in the spinal canal. Patient suffered and eventually required the removal of her hardware and a second surgery. Surgeon’s settlement offer before trial was zero. Case tried to verdict – jury found the surgeon negligent and case subsequently settled for six-figures.

Represented patient who was admitted to hospital with a knee infection. Hospital nurses failed to monitor his condition as his knee infection spread to the spine and left patient paralyzed. Seven-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented customer of pharmacy who was prescribed concentrated dose of thyroid medication, resulting in brain injury. Six-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentiality.

Represented family of a minor girl who was sexually assaulted after two male friends coerced her into drinking so much alcohol that she passed out, and then subsequently died from acute alcohol intoxication. Six-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented patient in her 20’s who underwent gallbladder surgery. Surgeon negligently injured her intestines, resulting in the need for transfer to San Antonio and reconstructive surgery. Six-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented customer at local restaurant who sustained serious injury when an object fell through a drop ceiling and struck her in the head. During lawsuit it was discovered that the restaurant owner had a hidden storage area in that part of the attic, despite his denial of its existence. Six-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented patient who suffered chemical burn during root canal. Dentist was caught having altered the medical records to defend the claim. Favorable settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented patient who underwent surgery to correct minor throat problem. Patient subsequently developed life-threatening infection and surgeons failed to recognize or timely treat the condition. Six-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented patient who suffered chemical burn during root canal. Dentist was caught having altered the medical records to defend the claim. Favorable settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented patient who underwent surgery to correct minor throat problem. Patient subsequently developed life-threatening infection and surgeons failed to recognize or timely treat the condition. Six-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented customer at local restaurant who sustained serious injury when an object fell through a drop ceiling and struck her in the head. During lawsuit it was discovered that the restaurant owner had a hidden storage area in that part of the attic, despite his denial of its existence. Six-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented patient who suffered chemical burn during root canal. Dentist was caught having altered the medical records to defend the claim. Favorable settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented patient who underwent surgery to correct minor throat problem. Patient subsequently developed life-threatening infection and surgeons failed to recognize or timely treat the condition. Six-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented patient who underwent c-section delivery and obstetrician cut an artery, causing significant bleeding. Obstetrician and nursing staff failed to recognize that patient was bleeding after c-section until patient was so sick she had to be transferred to San Antonio. Hospital and physician denied wrongdoing. Six-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentiality.

Represented driver struck by an oil field truck and driven off the highway. Truck driver was found to have been in violation of driving hours rule and was sleep deprived. Six-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented homeowner who hired pool builder to construct $100,000 pool addition. Pool builder defectively performed work, resulting in damage to pool and surrounding structures. Pool builder’s final settlement offer was minimal. Case tried to verdict – jury found the pool builder responsible, awarding damages in excess of $500,000.

Represented client on bicycle who was struck by a commercial vehicle resulting in injuries. Trucking company attempted to use client’s lack of US citizenship as a defense. Six-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented heirs, contesting alleged common law marriage. Judgment Declaring Heirship was entered in favor of clients, finding that no common law marriage existed.

Represented driver that was in collision with a cement truck. Trucking company claimed that client cut him off and was faking his injuries. Six-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented families of two senior citizen residents of Wedgewood Senior Apartments who died during a fire that started due to the building owner and other’s negligence. Seven-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented family of patient who had back injection for pain and went home with a Fentanyl pain patch that was the wrong strength. Patient died in her home later that evening from opioid overdose. Seven-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented buyer in dispute with former seller alleging fraud in sale of properties worth more than $1 million. Case proceeded to arbitration – favorable decision resulting in landowner keeping all of the disputed property.

Represented driver who was struck by a commercial vehicle that veered over the highway centerline at night. Seven-figure settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentially.

Represented minor child in auto accident who sustained head injury. Driver's insurance company refused to make settlement offer. Case was tried to jury and an excess verdict was obtained.

Represented customer who suffered permanent disabling injuries after a slip and fall at a local grocery store. Store employee testified that store was aware of dangerous condition and failed to correct it. Significant settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentiality.

Represented the Salazar family in lawsuit against Laredo Medical Center and local physician. Patient underwent a routine thyroid biopsy, during which she suffered a carotid artery injury in her neck due to the medical team’s failure to monitor her. Patient bled to the point of closing her airway and died from suffocation on the biopsy table. Laredo Medical Center denied responsibility and offered $10,000 in settlement on Friday before trial. Case tried to verdict in the 111th District Court – jury found hospital and physician negligent, awarding $1,150,000.

Represented family of nursing home resident that was improperly monitored, resulting in resident falling from wheelchair and suffering disabling injuries, brain injury and death. Significant settlement achieved – exact amount subject to confidentiality.