Case Results

Settlement in Negligent Security

Our largest case to date was turning down offers as high as $6 million to secure what our client truly deserved. This result shows the power of discipline, preparation, and refusing to settle for less. A man was shot at an apartment complex after management negligently failed to repair the front gate, allowing unauthorized individuals onto the property, which led to criminal activity, including the shooting. We put forth extra effort in finding key witnesses and former tenants of the apartment complex, when the defense had lost or misplaced all discovery documents. We turned down repeated offers of $1.5 million, $5 million, and $6 million before eventually agreeing to the $8 million settlement.

Settlement in Premises Liability – Trip and Fall

Max Paderewski successfully represented a client who suffered a trip and fall accident due to a neglected, defective piece of flooring at a major retailer. Our discovery revealed that this retailer destroyed critical video evidence of the incident and an internal email advising that the damaged flooring would not be repaired because the store was scheduled to close in a few months. The defendant retailer initially withheld this critical email, but through our aggressive discovery efforts, we uncovered it. We held the responsible party accountable, securing a significant settlement of $2,538,500 for our client’s injuries.

Galvan v. Red Bull – Settlement for a Commercial Box Truck Accident

With over 20 depositions and aggressive discovery, we uncovered critical evidence that turned this case into a major win. Our firm secured a $2,475,000 settlement for our client, who suffered a TBI and underwent two spinal disc replacement surgeries. The accident occurred when our client was rearended by a commercial driver with a history of speeding and incomplete training. We uncovered that the defendant company had access to data showing the driver sped every day and was involved in a previous rear-end collision only three months before rear-ending our client. The driver was assigned specific rear-end accident training, which he failed to complete before causing a second crash.

Settlement in Trucking Accident

Our client experienced neck and lower back injuries in a trucking accident, despite the seemingly minor property damage. Max diligently uncovered evidence of corporate negligence, highlighting a failure to supervise the driver, who had strayed from the expected transportation route. Through our aggressive discovery efforts, we proved that the defendant destroyed critical discovery evidence, including the trucker’s driving logs. By using call log data from the defendant’s cell phone, we determined that the driver detoured from his expected trucking route multiple times, did not sleep more than a couple of hours, and, despite being over a day late from his expected arrival, the defendant company did not monitor his location or question why he took personal errands during working hours
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Zaldivar v. White and Doordash – Settlement for a Commercial Car Accident

Despite no visible property damage and no surgeries, we secured over four times the amount of their medical bills after uncovering an undisclosed excess insurance policy. The case involved nearly 20 depositions and extensive trial preparation, demonstrating our readiness to fight for every dollar. Through detailed work with biomechanical and mechanical engineers, we proved that the defendant driver lied under oath about his speed at the time of the collision. Despite the defendants’ team of retained experts, we demonstrated that, despite minimal visible property damage, the accident involved significant force transfer to the client’s spine, causing permanent injury and the need for lifelong medical care. This was the largest publicly reported settlement for a nonsurgical case in Texas in 2024.

Settlement for a Forklift Accident

Max Paderewski represented a warehouse employee who suffered severe ankle fractures due to a coworker’s negligence. A blocked warehouse lane forced our client to make a dangerous U-turn while operating a forklift. As a result, he was crushed between his forklift and an adjacent vehicle, requiring multiple surgeries. Through extensive research and work with experts in OSHA compliance and warehouse safety, we proved that a coworker forklift driver violated warehouse safety rules and caused a debilitating injury. Our commitment to securing fair compensation resulted in a significant case outcome of $925,000.

Settlement in 18 Wheeler Truck Accident

Our 22-year-old client was injured when she was rearended by a truck driver. Discovery revealed that the defendant driver was eating while driving, which distracted him and caused the rear-end collision. Despite the relatively low speed of the impact, our client suffered permanent neck and back pain at just 22 years old. We proved the extent of her injuries through retained experts and depositions of her treating physicians. This significant pretrial settlement reflects our firm’s commitment to securing full and fair justice for every client.

Settlement in 18-Wheeler Accident

Max Paderewski achieved a significant victory for a client who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a trucking accident. As our client slowed to avoid a disabled vehicle in the roadway, an 18-wheeler struck her from behind. As is common with mild traumatic brain injuries, our client appeared normal externally despite suffering from neurological symptoms, including tinnitus, or constant ringing in the ears. Max’s relentless efforts uncovered evidence of corporate negligence, revealing the trucking company’s history of hiring drivers with traffic and criminal violations. Through the use of advanced brain imaging, our team proved localized brain cell death that was initially missed on the MRI by the treating radiologist. Despite relatively low medical bills of approximately $60,000 and no externally visible injuries, we secured a substantial settlement based on consistent brainimaging findings that demonstrated a traumatic brain injury significantly altering our client’s life.

Settlement in Commercial Trucking Case

Max Paderewski represented a client who was rear – ended by a commercial truck, resulting in visible property damage and significant neck and lower back injuries. Our firm secured a substantial settlement despite the existence of a prior motor vehicle accident one year earlier, which the defense cited as the cause of the client’s injuries. The defendant insurance company argued that the previous accident was the true cause of all injuries.

With the assistance of a retained expert in epidemiology, we proved that, but for the second accident, our client would not have required spinal surgery. While other law firms may disregard cases involving clients with prior injuries, we pushed forward and ultimately secured a favorable settlement for our client.

Stowers Settlement in Drunk Driving Car Accident – Policy limits only $50,000.

We secured a $750,000 Stowers settlement with the insurance company for a drunk driver who carried an insurance policy with limits of only $50,000. Through diligent Stowers demand work, we were able to obtain a settlement many times greater than the defendant’s policy limits. Our client suffered neck and back injuries requiring radiofrequency ablations, without the need for surgery.

Benitez v. Hermano and Favor – Trial Verdict – Commercial Motor Vehicle Accident

We secured a trial verdict nearly double the highest offer made by the defense. Our client was turning left on a green arrow when she was struck by a delivery driver who ran a red light. As a result of the collision, she required knee surgery and experienced ongoing neck and back pain. This strong result reflects our relentless advocacy from start to finish. $509,554

Settlement for Maintenance Mechanic’s Hand Injury

Max Paderewski’s client, a dedicated maintenance mechanic, endured permanent hand injuries, including lasting nerve damage, when he was instructed by his supervisor to clean a moving conveyor belt. Max successfully advocated for his rights and secured a substantial settlement for his hand injury.

Settlement in Commercial Pickup Truck Collision

Our client was involved in a sideswipe collision with a commercial pickup truck, resulting in minimal visible property damage but causing permanent injuries to the shoulder, neck, and back. Through aggressive depositions, we proved that the defendant knowingly changed lanes into our client’s vehicle without checking their mirrors. Our attorneys secured a $450,000 settlement to ensure our client received the compensation deserved for the injuries sustained.

Settlement for Family of Five in a Car Accident

Our attorneys achieved a $360,000 total settlement for a family injured in a motor vehicle accident. All five family members sustained injuries to the neck or shoulder. While the children made full recovery, the adults did not. Our firm tenaciously fought the insurance company’s reluctance to recognize the severity of the injuries and ultimately secured justice for our clients, despite minimal visible property damage. We obtained the full policy limits from both the defendant’s insurance and our clients’ underinsured motorist coverage.

Stowers Settlement for a Car Accident – Policy limits only $30,000

Our client was rear-ended while driving, resulting in significant neck injuries. Despite the defendant carrying an insurance policy with limits of only $30,000, our effective Stowers demand practice allowed us to resolve the case for an amount exceeding the available policy limits.

$250,000 Recovery on a $50,000 Policy

Our client was rear-ended while stopping for a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Max Paderewski diligently represented her at trial for injuries including pain to the upper back, right shoulder, and neck, resulting in a $209,669 jury verdict fully compensating her for her losses. The insurance company’s highest pretrial offer was just $3,000, and the jury awarded every penny requested.

The defense argued that our client’s prior car accidents caused the injuries. The jury rejected that argument, returning the highest verdict in Harris County courts in 2022 and the second-highest county court verdict in all of Texas that year. The insurance company appealed, but the appellate court upheld the jury’s decision.

Despite policy limits of only $50,000, the insurer ultimately paid the full verdict plus interest, totaling approximately $250,000.

Settlement for Premises Liability Slip and Fall

Max Paderewski represented a client who was injured in a slip -and -fall incident after slipping on water leaking from a cooler located just a few feet from the cashier. Through aggressive deposition practice, we proved that corporate policies governing slip -and -fall hazards, cleaning, and floor inspections were not followed and were unfamiliar to employees working daily in the store. The client suffered permanent lower back injuries, and our team secured a $225,000 settlement reflecting the severity of those injuries.

Zayas v. Trinh – Trial Verdict – Rear-end Car Accident

Max Paderewski represented a client who was rear-ended by a vehicle operated by a landscaping company, resulting in mid-back injuries that required lifelong radiofrequency ablations. Despite the defense disputing the need for future treatment, we secured a $345,000 settlement that included compensation for the client’s future medical care. The defendant initially failed to disclose an additional available insurance policy, claiming that only $30,000 in coverage existed. Through aggressive deposition practice, we uncovered this additional policy, which ultimately funded the settlement.

Stowers Settlement for a Failure to Yield Auto Accident

Our client, a hairdresser, was injured in a failure-to-yield accident caused by the defendant. Through our effective Stowers demand practice, we secured with the insurance company beyond the defendant’s limited insurance policy.