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A Galveston County jury has awarded $1.72 million to a man severely injured in an accident at BP America Inc. oil refinery in Texas City. Plaintiff was struck by an oil burner being lifted by a crane operator, suffering severe injuries requiring over a half-million dollars in medical bills.
On the job injuries where there is a third-party defendant exempt from the protection of the workers’ compensation statue are often the types of cases where our lawyers can obtain the largest verdicts and settlements for our clients. This is because they often involve big companies and there are no limitations on the amount of insurance coverage at issue because the company either has adequate insurance or can pay any verdict in excess of the insurance policy.
Galveston County Personal Injury Verdicts and Settlements
- 2022, Galveston County: $17,000 Verdict. A married couple was rear-ended on League City Parkway. They suffered multiple disc herniations. The couple underwent physical therapy, chiropractic therapy, and steroid injections. They alleged negligence against the at-fault driver. The couple claimed he drove while intoxicated and failed to avoid the collision. A jury awarded $17,000.
- 2020, Galveston County: $1,550 Verdict. A woman was rear-ended at a red light. She injured her neck and back. The woman alleged negligence against the at-fault driver. She claimed he failed to maintain an appropriate lookout, timely brake, and maintain a safe driving speed. The jury awarded $1,550.
- 2019, Galveston County: $58,400 Verdict. A woman was T-boned at a Galveston intersection. She suffered personal injuries. The woman alleged negligence against the at-fault driver. She claimed she ran a stop sign, excessively sped, and failed to avoid a collision. The jury awarded $58,400.
- 2019, Galveston County: $125,000 Verdict. A woman traveled along Columbia Memorial Parkway. She was rear-ended. The woman injured her neck, back, and legs. She alleged negligence against the at-fault driver. The woman claimed she failed to watch the road, take evasive action, and timely brake her vehicle. A jury awarded $125,000.
- 2019, Texas: $39,195 Verdict. A 40-something man was rear-ended. He suffered spinal sprains and strains, cervical herniations, bursitis, and radiating shoulder pain. The man underwent physical therapy and cervical injections. His injuries limited his ability to fish with his son. The man alleged negligence against the at-fault driver. They claimed he failed to safely operate his vehicle. The parties could not agree on the settlement amount so the jury awarded $39,195.
- 2018, Galveston County: $30,735 Verdict. A cyclist was struck. He suffered personal injuries. The man alleged negligence against the at-fault driver. He claimed she failed to keep an appropriate lookout. The jury awarded $30,735.
- 2018, Galveston County: $30,735 Verdict. A cyclist was struck. He suffered severe injuries. The man alleged negligence against the at-fault driver. He claimed she failed to watch the road, yield to a cyclist, and operate at safe speeds. The jury awarded $30,735.
- 2018, Galveston County: $10,000 Settlement. A pregnant woman was rear-ended. As a result, she prematurely gave birth. The woman alleged negligence against the at-fault driver. The woman claimed she excessively sped and failed to yield the right-of-way. This case resolved for a settlement amount of $10,000.
- 2018, Galveston County: $215,142 Verdict. A woman struck a drive shaft that detached from a tow truck. She suffered multiple neck injuries. The woman alleged negligence against the tow truck driver. She claimed he failed to safely secure the drive shaft and drive at safe speeds. The jury awarded $215,142.
- 2018, Galveston County: $228,392 Verdict. A cyclist was struck at a crosswalk. He injured his head, neck, back, ribs, shoulder, arms, and legs. The man alleged negligence against the at-fault driver. He claimed he failed to watch the road, timely brake, and take evasive action. The jury awarded $228,932.
- 2017, Galveston County: $158,975 Verdict. A woman was T-boned. She suffered severe injuries. The woman alleged negligence against the at-fault driver. She claimed he failed to yield at an intersection, maintain an appropriate lookout, safely control the vehicle, and stop at a red light. The jury awarded $158,975.
- 2017, Galveston County: $201,000 Verdict. An HVAC employee attempted to remove an old air conditioning unit from an apartment balcony. The wooden railing gave way. As a result, the man fell. He suffered a concussion, a lacerated left forehead, an L2 fracture, an L3-S1 herniation, and rib fractures. The man developed emotional distress. He underwent a hemilaminectomy and a microdiscectomy. The man alleged negligence against the apartment’s owner. He claimed he failed to maintain a safe work environment and inspect the unsafe balcony. The jury awarded $201,000.