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Our firm represented a family in a civil rights and personal injury case after Williamson County deputies staged a raid on their home for the reality show Live PD. Although their son had already appeared in court earlier that same day, deputies hid the warrant from view and later stormed the house with armored vehicles, rifles, and flash-bangs. In the chaos, officers even pointed a gun at the father inside his own home.

The raid caused serious psychological and emotional injuries, leaving the family traumatized by an event that never should have happened. After hard-fought litigation, Williamson County agreed to pay $2.5 million to resolve the case. This personal injury settlement demonstrates our commitment to holding powerful institutions accountable when their actions cause harm.

Our client, a 58-year-old IT professional, was visiting a commercial office building in Austin for a scheduled business appointment. It was his first time in the building. As he descended the interior stairway to exit, he reached for a handrail that wasn't there. The stairway was missing a code-required handrail on one side and had inadequate lighting, making the hazard impossible to see. Our client lost his balance and fell.

He suffered a trimalleolar fracture-dislocation of his ankle—three fractures requiring emergency surgery. Surgeons implanted a six-inch plate and nine screws that will remain in his body for the rest of his life. His doctors confirmed he will develop arthritis and has permanent restrictions: no running, no jogging, and difficulty climbing stairs. At 58 years old, he will live with these limitations for the rest of his life.

Our investigation revealed the property owner had known about the code violations for over 20 years and had spent $600,000 on other building improvements while leaving the dangerous stairway unchanged. We sent a Stowers demand and draft petition laying out the clear liability and significant damages.

The insurance carrier's first offer was $250,000. We rejected it and made clear we were prepared to file suit and try the case in Travis County. Within days, we secured a $1.2 million settlement—without ever filing a lawsuit.

This result demonstrates our commitment to fighting for full value on serious injury cases and holding property owners accountable when their negligence causes permanent harm.

Our client experienced every parent’s worst nightmare when an intruder entered the family’s home and attacked their young child. Hearing the struggle in the bedroom, the parent rushed in to fight off the attacker, but the child had already suffered catastrophic injuries. Despite being rushed to the hospital, the child later passed away.

Other attorneys believed there was no path to recovery, convinced that the homeowner’s insurance carrier would never pay for such a claim. We refused to accept that answer. By pursuing a wrongful death case and pressing the insurer, we were able to secure the full policy limits of $800,000 for the family.

This result underscores the importance of determined advocacy in wrongful death and personal injury cases. Even when others thought a settlement was impossible, we fought for justice and made sure the family received the compensation they deserved.

Our client was driving through an intersection in Williamson County when an employee of a commercial plumbing company ran a red light in a Ram 3500 and T-boned him on the driver's side. The force of the collision totaled his vehicle, trapped him inside, and left him with devastating injuries — four cervical herniations, three thoracic herniations, and a permanent traumatic brain injury.

When we took over the case, the insurance company had offered just $100,000. We immediately went to work. We obtained advanced DTI brain imaging that confirmed permanent structural brain damage, including microhemorrhages and traumatic axonal shearing visible on the scans. We deposed the defendant driver, who admitted to running the red light and paying the resulting traffic citation. 

Our client is a young man who works in constant pain every day. He was forced to decline a promotion because his injuries prevent him from performing the duties required. He experiences daily headaches, severe memory problems, and chronic nerve pain that has fundamentally changed his life. Despite all of this, the insurance company tried to treat his case as a minor fender-bender.

We refused to let that stand. Through aggressive litigation, targeted discovery, and relentless advocacy, we quadrupled the insurance company's offer and secured a $400,000 settlement for our client. This result reflects our belief that insurance companies should not be allowed to undervalue the lives of working people who have been permanently injured by someone else's negligence.

Full Policy Limits Recovered for Injured Child - Our firm recently represented a young girl who suffered significant injuries when a reckless, uninsured driver slammed into her head-on. The at-fault driver carried no insurance, but we refused to let that leave our client without justice.

Through aggressive investigation and relentless advocacy, we identified multiple uninsured motorist policies and secured the full policy limits of $180,000. This recovery ensures that our client has the resources she needs for ongoing medical treatment and support as she continues to heal.

At our firm, we believe that every injured person deserves a fighter in their corner—especially children whose futures are on the line. This case is a reminder of why we do what we do: standing up for the injured and holding insurance companies accountable to pay every dollar available.