Case Results

Settlement in Negligent Security

Our largest case to date—turning down offers as high as $6 million to get 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 the apartment complex negligently failed to repair the front gate which allowed many disreputable people to come onto the property and commit crimes, including the shooting . We put forth extra effort in finding key witnesses former tenants of the apartment complex, when the defense had lost or misplaced all discovery documents. We turn down repeated offers of 1.5 million, 5,000,000 and 6 million before eventually agreeing to the $8 million settlement

Settlement in Premises Liability Case 

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 extra effort during discovery discovered that This major retailer destroyed critical video evidence of the incident. We also discovered a email or an internal note from the retailer advising that they would refuse to repair the damaged piece of flooring because the store would be closing in a few months. The defendant retailer initially did not disclose this critical email but through our aggressive discovery we were able to uncover it. We held the responsible party accountable, ensuring a significant settlement for our client’s injuries.

Galvan v. Red Bull – Box Truck Accident Case; With over 20 depositions and aggressive discovery, we uncovered critical evidence that turned this case into a major win.

Secured a $2,475,000 settlement for our client who suffered a TBI and underwent two spinal disc replacement surgeries after being rear-ended by a commercial driver with a history of speeding and incomplete training. Through our aggressive efforts in discovery, we were able to discover that the defendant company had access to the data that showed that the defendant driver would speed every day of work and was even involved in a previous rear end collision just 3 months before he rear ended our client. The driver was even assigned specific driver training for rear end accidents which he failed to complete before causing a second crash.

Settlement in Trucking Accident with Minimal Property Damage; Max diligently uncovered evidence of corporate negligence, highlighting a failure to supervise the driver, who had strayed from the expected transportation route.

Our client experienced neck and lower back injuries in a trucking accident, despite the seemingly minor visibility of property damage. Through our aggressive discovery efforts we were able to prove that the defendant destroyed or caused to go missing critical discovery evidence of the Defendant trucker’s driving logs. By using the call log data from the defendant cell phone we were able to determine that the defendant detoured from his expected route trucking route Multiple times, did not sleep more than a couple hours, and despite being over a day delayed from his expected arrival, the the defendant company did not care about the driver’s location Or why he went off on personal errands during his driving time.

Zaldivar v. White and Doordash – Settlement in Commercial Auto Case – The case involved nearly 20 depositions and extensive trial prep, proving we were ready to fight for every dollar.

Despite no visible property damage and no surgeries, we secured an amount over 4x their medical bills after uncovering an undisclosed excess insurance policy. Through our detailed work with biomechanical engineers and Mechanical Engineers, we were able to prove Even the defendants retained expert had to agree that the defendant driver lied underoath about how fast he was going. We were able to demonstrate how An accident with not a lot of visible property damage actually had significant force transfer to our client’s spine causing a permanent injury and need for medical care for the rest of his life. This was the largest public settlement for a non-surgical case in Texas in 2024.

Settlement for Warehouse Employees Ankle Injuries.

Max Paderewski represented a warehouse employee who faced severe ankle fractures due to a coworker’s negligent actions. The coworker’s lane blockage forced our client into a dangerous U-turn while driving a forklift, resulting in a crushing injury between a vehicle and an adjacent forklift. His commitment to securing fair compensation for injuries shines through in this significant case outcome at $925,000.

Settlement for trucking case

Our 22 year old client was injured when she was rear ended by a truck driver. The discovery process showed evidence that the defendant driver was eating while driving, which distracted him and caused the rear end collision. Our client add permanent pain to her neck and back.

Settlement in 18-Wheeler Accident; Max’s relentless efforts uncovered evidence of corporate negligence, revealing the trucking company’s history of hiring drivers with traffic and criminal violations. Our client also experienced tinnitus, a persistent ringing in the ears, since the accident.

Max Paderewski achieved a significant victory for a client who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a trucking accident. As our client slowed down to prevent colliding with the disabled vehicle on the road, an 18-wheeler struck her from behind. As is the case with all mild traumatic brain injuries, Our client appeared normal on the outside, even though She struggled with A brain injury that included tinnitus which is a constant ringing in the ears. Despite relatively low medical bills of around $60,000 we were able to secure a substantial settlement based on the non visible injuries of the traumatic brain injury.

A Successful Trucking Case Valued at $762,500

Max Paderewski’s client faced a rear-end collision with a trucking company, resulting in visible property damage and significant injuries to the neck and lower back. He secured a substantial settlement, even in the face of a prior motor vehicle accident a year earlier, which was cited as the cause of these injuries. The defendant insurance company argued that his previous accident the year before is the true cause of all of his injuries. With the help of our Retained expert in epidemiology we were able to prove that if it were not for the second accident our client would not have needed spinal surgery. When other law firms disregard cases that with clients that have previous injuries, we pushed further ultimately securing a favorable settlement for our client.

Settlement in drunk driving case with policy limits of 50k.

We secured a seventy five hundred thousand dollar verdict not verdict settlement with a defendant drunk driver that had a low insurance policy of only $50,000. Because of our advanced demand and Stowers practice, the insurance company settled for 15 times the policy limits of the defendant. Our client suffered neck and back injuries requiring radio frequency ablations.

Trial Verdict – Benitez v. Hermano – Motor Vehicle Accident Case

We secured a trial verdict nearly double the top offer made by the defense. Our client was turning left with a green arrow when she was struck by a delivery driver who ran a red light. She ultimately needed knee surgery and struggled with neck and back pain. This is a strong win that reflects our relentless advocacy from start to finish.

Settlement for Maintenance Mechanic’s Hand Injury.

Max Paderewski’s client, a dedicated maintenance mechanic, endured permanent hand injuries, including lasting nerve damage, when 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. $475,000 settlement

Driver Injured in Commercial Pickup Truck Collision

Our client was involved in a side-swipe collision with a commercial pickup truck, resulting in not a lot of visible property damage, but causing injuries permanent to the shoulder, neck, and back. Through our aggressive depositions we were able to prove that the defendant knowingly changed lanes into our client without looking at their mirrors. Our attorneys achieved a $450,000 settlement to ensure his client received the compensation they deserved for their injuries.

Our attorneys achieved a $360,000 total settlement for a family struck in a motor vehicle accident

A family of 5, with each member suffered neck or shoulder pain. While the children made full recoveries , the adult did not. He tenaciously fought against the insurance company’s reluctance to recognize the severity of their injuries, ultimately securing justice for his clients, despite the lack of visible property damage. We were able to secure the full policy limits from both the defendant as well as our clients underinsured motorist coverage policy.

Max Paderewski’s client was rear-ended by a landscaping company, resulting in mid back injuries that necessitated lifelong radio frequency ablations.

Despite the defense’s dispute over the need for future treatment, Max obtained a $345,000 settlement, ensuring his client’s ongoing well-being. The defendant initially withheld the additional insurance policy that was available, initially claiming that there was only $30,000 in coverage. Our aggressive deposition practice resulted in uncovering this additional policy that ultimately Paid the settlement.

$225,000 on a 30k policy

Our client was rear ended while driving causing significant injury to her neck. Despite there only being a $30,000 policy by the defendant our advanced Stowers practice allowed us to settle the case for far beyond the available insurance policy limits.

Max Paderewski’s client faced a premises liability incident when slipping on water from a cooler just a few feet from the cashier. Who are aggressive deposition practice, we were able to prove that all of the corporate policies regarding slip and fall hazards and cleaning and inspecting the floor were never followed (or even known) by any of the employees who actually worked daily in the store.

The resulting permanent lower back injuries were not overlooked by Max’s dedicated team, leading to a $225,000 settlement that acknowledges the severity of his client’s suffering.

Trial Verdict – Zayas v. Trinh – Max Paderewski’s client was involved in a car accident while stopping for a pedestrian in a crosswalk, resulting in a rear-end collision.

The injuries sustained, including pain in the upper back, right shoulder, and neck, were diligently represented by Max, leading to a $209,669 verdict that compensates the client for her losses. The insurance company’s top offer before trial was $3000. In this verdict the jury awarded every penny that was asked for. The defense argued that because our client had Or past that those car accidents are what caused the injury complained of in this case. This verdict was the highest verdict in Harris County County courts in 2022, And the second highest verdict in all of Texas’s county court system in twenty twenty two.

Settlement on a 30k policy limits

Our client was a hairdresser who was hit in a traffic accident by a defendant driver who failed to yield. Due to our advanced Stowers practice, we were able to open the defendants policy where the insurance company settled for far beyond what was available in the defendant’s policy.