DeSouza Injury Lawyers

$67M

Oilfield Accident

A young man paralyzed from the waist down after a multi-vehicle collision involving an oilfield services company vehicle was awarded $67 million by a Nueces County jury. The lawsuit successfully argued that the company was negligent for not enforcing safe driving protocols, specifically the 3-second rule.

$89.7M

18-Wheeler Accident

Jennifer Blake was awarded $89.7 million by a jury after her vehicle collided with a Werner Enterprises Inc. tractor-trailer on icy roads, resulting in severe brain injuries for her and her daughter, and the death of her 7-year-old son. Werner initially denied fault, but the trial revealed their driver was a student, his trainer was sleeping, and he was on an expedited delivery schedule.

$46M

Commercial Vehicle Accident

Air Force Captain Jason Lo was awarded $46 million after his motorcycle was struck by a SoCalGas Company Truck driven by an employee who had an epileptic seizure. SoCalGas admitted fault but offered a $9 million settlement, which was rejected. The case went to trial, and a jury awarded nearly $41.9 million, leading to a final settlement of $46 million.

$23.5M

Trucking Accident

A Texas man was awarded $23.5 million in a trucking accident after a commercial semi-truck crashed into his vehicle head-on, leaving him in critical condition. This was the largest settlement ever paid by the company at fault in its 67-year history.

$43.5M

Oilfield Accident

A San Antonio jury awarded a woman $43.5 million against JC Fodale Energy Services.

$42M

18-Wheeler Accident

The family of 16-year-old Riley Hein, who died in an accident with an 18-wheeler lacking underride guards, was awarded $42 million in a wrongful death lawsuit against multiple trucking companies and a trailer manufacturer. The case highlighted the trucking industry's resistance to safety regulations for side underride protection.