Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson, LLP

$113.9M

Personal Injury

Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson secured a $113.9 million verdict in Travis County for six-year-old Willow Walker, who was seriously injured in a high-speed car crash caused by a drunk driver overserved at a Wings ‘N More restaurant. This is the largest personal injury and dram shop verdict in Texas history. The jury apportioned responsibility 60% to the drunk driver and 40% to the Dram Shop defendants.

Administrative Law

The city of Austin collected drainage fees from utility customers. Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson, LLP, represented plaintiffs claiming the city was applying the fee unfairly. A judge ruled the fee invalid.

Bus Accident

A three-year-old boy suffered a serious brain injury when a Capital Metro bus collided with a suburban in Northwest Austin, Texas. Fault was established on both drivers: the suburban driver ran a red light, and the bus driver was speeding. The jury awarded damages to the client, attributing 65 percent liability to the suburban driver and 35 percent to the bus driver. Favorable confidential settlements were negotiated.

Car Accident

A dentist driving in Austin was rear-ended by a pickup truck, resulting in extensive injuries requiring numerous physical therapy sessions, epidural steroid injections, medial branch block injections, a radio frequency neurotomy, and dry needling. Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson, LLP, secured a verdict and award to cover medical costs, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.

Bicycle Accident

An experienced cyclist was riding through an intersection in Austin, Texas, when an SUV pulled out in front of him. The SUV driver insisted on having a green light, which was reflected in the police report. An independent witness was found who testified that the cyclist in fact had a green light.

Fire Accident

A student living in an off-campus dorm owned by the University of Texas fell victim to a fatal fire that took the life of his roommate and left him severely burned on more than 45 percent of his body. The University’s Housing Corporation faced repercussions due to failed safety features. A jury reached a verdict in favor of the victim.