Case at a glance
- Recovery: Confidential Settlement
- Practice: Transportation accident lawyers
- Representation: Vuk Vujasinovic and VB Attorneys.
A taxi pushed their vehicle into the truck ahead
Miguel and Alejandra drove on Houston’s Southwest Freeway on December 19, 2017, when a truck in front of them braked suddenly. They avoided hitting it. The taxi behind them did not stop in time.
The taxi struck their vehicle at high speed and pushed it into the truck ahead. Both Miguel and Alejandra suffered injuries, and the crash badly damaged their vehicle.
They needed a different approach to their case
The couple initially hired another law firm. They never met their attorney in person, communication was poor and the firm had not filed a lawsuit.
The prior attorney urged them to accept an offer that amounted to less than half of their medical bills. They sought new representation and hired Vuk and the legal team at VB Attorneys.
Investigating the driver and the taxi company
Vuk began investigating the taxi company. The investigation found that the same company had previously faced a lawsuit over another collision involving allegations of unsafe driving.
The legal team filed the couple’s case in Harris County District Court. The lawsuit alleged negligence by the driver and the taxi company, including a failure to maintain a proper lookout, speeding, inattentive driving, failure to brake and failure to control the vehicle.
The insurer’s financial problems affected the decision
The investigation revealed another obstacle: the taxi company’s insurer had serious financial problems. Those problems threatened the couple’s ability to collect compensation if they continued waiting for trial.
Miguel and Alejandra were still receiving treatment and faced possible future surgeries. The legal team explained the insurer’s financial condition and the risks associated with delaying a resolution. That information helped the couple evaluate the settlement decision alongside their continuing medical needs.
A confidential settlement within four months
Less than four months after Miguel and Alejandra hired VB Attorneys, the parties reached a confidential settlement. The agreement resolved their claims while the insurer’s deteriorating finances remained a concern. The settlement amount is confidential.
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