The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson, P.C.

$242.1M

A family was stopped in traffic when their car was hit from behind. The children in the car sustained traumatic brain injuries. The family sued the driver of the other vehicle and the car manufacturer, alleging the car's seats were defectively designed, leading to the children's injuries. The jury found the car manufacturer negligent and responsible for a design defect. The jury awarded the family $242,100,000.

$39.0M

A multi-vehicle collision occurred on Interstate 40 on a dark, icy night. One truck lost control and blocked lanes. Another truck stopped on the shoulder and its driver exited. Subsequent impacts caused one vehicle to be pushed into the stopped truck, resulting in fatalities and serious injuries. The case involved claims of negligence against multiple drivers and trucking companies.

$10.9M

A charter bus carrying passengers to a casino lost control on a highway. The bus struck safety barriers, crossed multiple lanes, and hit the center concrete barrier before rolling over. Two passengers sustained fatal injuries. The estates and families of the deceased passengers sued the casino, alleging negligence and vicarious liability for the actions of the bus driver and tour coordinator. The lawsuit also named the bus driver and bus company, who settled before trial. The jury found the casino partially responsible for the accident.

$242

A rear-end collision caused a car's front seats to collapse into the back seat, injuring two children. The children sustained skull fractures and traumatic brain injuries. The lawsuit alleged the car had a design defect and a warnings defect.