Case Results

Verdict of $6,028,000 Awarded After Motorcycle And Tractor Trailer Collision Results In Below-The-Knee Amputation

On March 19, 2011, a 30-year-old man was driving his motorcycle south on Highway 16 in Harris County with his 9-year-old daughter when they were involved in a horrible collision with a tractor trailer. The father and daughter were traveling in the left lane of a two-lane highway, attempting to pass the tractor trailer who was driving in the right lane. Without properly looking before switching lanes, the tractor trailer struck our clients as he moved over to the left lane.

It was at this time the father contacted Houston truck accident lawyer Scott C. Krist for legal support in this unfortunate circumstance.

The father and daughter were both immediately taken from the scene by ambulance and underwent thorough emergency room care. The man, an electrical operator, suffered a serious crush injury to his right foot which quickly became septic. His young daughter sustained a mid-shaft fracture to her right femur and underwent surgical intervention that resulted in a scar on her leg. Two weeks after the incident, the man underwent a below the knee amputation. Our client was later fitted for a prosthesis, which would require replacement every four years.

Under the legal guidance of experienced Houston truck accident injury attorneys Scott Krist and Alex W. Horton, our client proceeded to sue the tractor trailer company and driver for both vicarious liability and motor vehicle negligence based on these life-changing injuries. Attorneys Horton and Krist fought on behalf of their clients. During an intense five-day trial, both attorneys responded with an aggressive argument including the tractor-trailer presented no warning that he was turning, due to a loose pigtail connector on the trailer turn signal. Furthermore, Horton and Krist strongly argued that the driver failed to inspect this problem prior to taking off, holding him 100% accountable for the accident.

We successfully obtained a jury verdict with total damages in the amount of $6,028,000.00. Our client received an amount of $5,057,302.82 after pre-judgement interest and reductions for contributory negligence. The case was then settled for $5,000,000.00. Case expenses totaled $124,917.92 with an attorney fee of 40%. After recovering, our client has been able to work since August 2011. Both the father and daughter can continue to put this accident behind them with a successful outcome. This was the largest verdict involving a commercial truck accident in Texas in 2014.

*The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

$2,500,000 Recovery As A Result Of Fatal Houston Automobile Accident

A serious and fatal case recently came to Scott C. Krist after a man was killed in a Houston automobile accident. Our client was driving his truck when he was hit from the passenger side by another driver. Eyewitness accounts testified that the negligent driver was speeding and ran through a red light at the time of the accident. The family of the man was beyond upset and rightfully so. After speaking with our personal injury attorneys, they reached a decision to sue the man for motor vehicle negligence.

Our attorneys expressed concern for the family and acted in a professional and dedicated manner to make this painful time easier on them. At the completion of the case, the family saw a recovery of $2,500,000. Case expenses totaled $14,092.29 with an attorney fee of 40%.

*The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

$15,120,000 Recovery For Lineman Struck By Steel Cable

On June 1, 2008, a 19-year-old man working as a lineman for a Houston mooring company was struck in the head with a steel cable while he, among other crew members, attempted to attach a 600-foot tanker to the Houston dock. Upon placing tension on the somewhat deteriorated cable, it ricocheted and hit the man with significant force. Scott C. Krist represented the man, who was now looking to sue the company for negligence under general maritime law.

Our client suffered a traumatic brain injury resulting in cognitive deficiencies that will forever impact his memory and concentration skills. He also sustained permanent weakness in both his left arm and leg and will be unable to continue working.

With his medical bills growing to nearly $300,000, our personal injury attorneys were driven to find justice for the man. Working tirelessly, they alleged that the company failed to properly inspect the steel cables prior to use. As trial approached, an agreement was reached and our client saw a successful recovery of $15,120,000. Expenses for this case totaled $370,767.36 with an attorney fee of 40%. This recovery was the second-largest published maritime personal injury recovery in Texas history at that time.

*The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future offshore injury cases.

$2,500,000 Recovery After Underwater Explosion Results In Brain Injury

Scott C. Krist recently took on such a case after an underwater welder sustained a serious brain injury in a work-related accident. While the man was performing his steel cutting duties, an explosion took place. Both hydrogen and oxygen were produced and became trapped beneath the seafloor mud, creating a strong combustion. The “blow-back” created a shock wave and injured our client immediately, resulting in his traumatic brain injury.

With the legal knowledge and support of our Houston personal injury attorneys, our client saw a recovery of $2,500,000. Case expenses totaled $46,068.67 with an attorney fee of 40%.

*The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

$9,650,000 Recovery In Texas Wrongful Death Helicopter Crash

Not long ago, a Houston man was traveling in a helicopter, when it suddenly experienced engine failure and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. Tragically, the man did not survive and left behind a wife and two young children. After this heartbreaking incident, the man’s distraught family was unsure of where to turn or how to cope with this loss, so they contacted The Krist Law Firm, P.C. to discuss any legal recourses available to them.

The experienced Texas wrongful death attorney, Scott C. Krist went over their options and immediately began working on the family’s behalf to file lawsuits against the helicopter company as well as the deceased pilot’s estate based on product liability and overall negligence. Under attorney Krist’s skillful representation, we successfully recovered $9,650,000 in damages for the man’s estate, less the total case expenses of $238,167.14 and a 40% attorney fee. While this case was unable to restore the immense loss they experienced, in the end, Scott C. Krist was able to provide some much-needed peace of mind and financial relief for a grieving family.

*The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.