Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys

$67.5M

A 19-year-old man was a passenger in a vehicle that attempted a U-turn and was struck by another vehicle. The passenger was not wearing a seatbelt and sustained a spinal fracture that resulted in paraplegia. He sued the driver of the second vehicle and their employer, alleging negligent following distance and training. The defense argued the U-turn driver was solely responsible and that the passenger's failure to wear a seatbelt caused his injuries.

$2.4M

A driver was killed when his vehicle struck a steel plate extending from the back of an 18-wheeler. The truck was stopped in a crossover lane at night, and the load was partially blocking the driver's lane. The driver's family sued the trucking company, the transportation broker, and others, alleging negligence in how the load was transported and secured. Some defendants settled before trial, and the jury found others negligent.

$100k

One driver was stopped in traffic when the vehicle behind him hit his trailer, pushing his truck into the vehicle in front. The vehicle behind that one then rear-ended the middle vehicle. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries. The case proceeded to trial solely on causation and damages after liability was conceded.

$52k

One driver was changing lanes when his vehicle collided with the rear door of another vehicle. The driver who was struck claimed back injuries. The case involved allegations of negligence in changing lanes unsafely and failing to maintain a lane. The injured driver underwent chiropractic care, physical therapy, injections, and surgery for disc protrusions and shoulder conditions. He experienced pain and permanent restrictions, impacting his ability to work as a welder. The defense argued the impact was minor and questioned the necessity of the claimed injuries and surgeries.