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$6.0 Million 18-Wheeler Work Accident
$5.6 Million Oilfield 18-Wheeler Crash Death
$5.5 Million 18-Wheeler Crash Death
$5.0 Million Workplace Sexual Assault
$3.2 Million Skid-steer Loader Work Injury
$4.2 Million Roofing Fall Work Injury
$3.0 Million Oilfield Trucking Injury Case
18-Wheeler Work Accident $6,000,000 Settlement
In 2016, a worker was killed when an 18-wheeler struck him while he was working on road construction.
View Case Details18-Wheeler Work Accident $6,000,000 Settlement
In 2016, a worker was killed when an 18-wheeler struck him while he was working on road construction.
Oilfield 18-Wheeler Crash Death $5,600,000 Settlement
In 2019, a worker was killed in a head-on 18-wheeler crash while transporting frac sand in the oil field.
View Case DetailsOilfield 18-Wheeler Crash Death $5,600,000 Settlement
In 2019, a worker was killed in a head-on 18-wheeler crash while transporting frac sand in the oil field.
18-Wheeler Crash Death $5,500,000 Settlement
An 18-wheeler driver had been on-duty for more than 36 consecutive hours when he failed to yield the...
View Case Details18-Wheeler Crash Death $5,500,000 Settlement
An 18-wheeler driver had been on-duty for more than 36 consecutive hours when he failed to yield the right-of-way to another 18-wheeler driver, who happened to be a beloved husband and father to a six-year-old boy. After our client sustained fatal injuries, the negligent driver tried to blame him for causing the crash. He blamed our client for not using his blinker to indicate that he was going to enter the highway and actually filed a lawsuit against our deceased client for causing the crash. After the Firm started investigating, we were able to find evidence that the negligent driver falsified his logbooks after the crash, failed to have proper training, supervision, and maintained brakes on his truck, and that the trucking company had no safety manager, policies, or controls in place to protect other Texas drivers. After years of contentious litigation and on the eve of trial, the Firm was able to settle this case for $5.5 million for our client’s widow, young son, and parents who relied upon him.
Workplace Sexual Assault $5,000,000 Verdict
In 2024, a young professional woman was sexually assaulted...
View Case DetailsWorkplace Sexual Assault $5,000,000 Verdict
In 2024, a young professional woman was sexually assaulted by an older male co-worker at her place of employment.
Skid-steer Loader Work Injury $3,200,000 Verdict
In Sept. 2013, Espinoza & Brock’s attorneys obtained a 3.2-million-dollar verdict for Mr. Denis Mejia because...
View Case DetailsSkid-steer Loader Work Injury $3,200,000 Verdict
In Sept. 2013, Espinoza & Brock’s attorneys obtained a 3.2-million-dollar verdict for Mr. Denis Mejia because of his 2011 work injury wherein he was run over by a skid-steer loader when doing roadside construction. After being airlifted to the local hospital, all contractors claimed he was not their employee and provided no help to him as he lay in the hospital for over one month. After years of litigation, justice was finally obtained for Mr. Mejia when his case was finally settled for a confidential amount.
Roofing Fall Work Injury $4,200,000 Verdict
In October 2023, Espinoza & Brock’s attorneys obtained a 4.2-million-dollar verdict for Mr. Jose Manuel...
View Case DetailsRoofing Fall Work Injury $4,200,000 Verdict
In October 2023, Espinoza & Brock’s attorneys obtained a 4.2-million-dollar verdict for Mr. Jose Manuel Medellin because of his 2018 work injury wherein he fell from a two-story roof due to the lack of fall protection offered by the roofing contractor. The roofing contractor claimed it was not responsible for Mr. Medellin’s fall, but the jury disagreed and stood up for Medellin’s rights. This case is currently on appeal.
Oilfield Trucking Injury Case $3,000,000 Settlement
In the Permian Basin, Texas has seen an increase in the number of oilfield-related commercial trucks and...
View Case DetailsOilfield Trucking Injury Case $3,000,000 Settlement
In the Permian Basin, Texas has seen an increase in the number of oilfield-related commercial trucks and tractor trailers on the roadways involved in fracking. While at a frac sand facility, our client was squished between his truck and another 18-wheeler when he was covering his engine while waiting in line to load his empty containers with sand. He sustained serious injuries to his pelvis and low back along with other internal injuries. Our Firm identified that the sand facility failed to properly control traffic at its facility and were able to identify two trucking companies that overworked the tired driver, both profiting from his loads and both bearing the responsibility for his negligence. The Firm was able to collect the amounts of all three insurance policies from all three defendants for this well-deserving client.
Workplace Language Discrimination $2,600,000 Settlement
In 2019, a resort settled claims that it discriminated against Spanish-speaking workers and retaliated against those who objected.
View Case DetailsWorkplace Language Discrimination $2,600,000 Settlement
In 2019, a resort settled claims that it discriminated against Spanish-speaking workers and retaliated against those who objected.
Equal Pay Act Violations Claim $350,000 Settlement
Our client worked for a local housing authority for years as one of its directors before applying to serve...
View Case DetailsEqual Pay Act Violations Claim $350,000 Settlement
Our client worked for a local housing authority for years as one of its directors before applying to serve as its Executive Director. While the prior Executive Director earned over $150,000 and another candidate was offered $170,000 to serve in this role, our client, a woman, was offered only $90,000 to serve as the Interim Executive Director while she also maintained her existing position and responsibilities. While the company discussed the needs of its male employees to “provide for their families” and their “stay-at-home wives” when discussing the need for substantial salaries, the company refused to compensate our client for performing both her previous job and new job at the same time. The company also considered that the promotion to $90,000 was a substantial raise for our client, even though it was only 53% of what other employees and candidates were offered. Ultimately, after overcoming significant legal challenges, conducting significant discovery, document review, and hours of taped negotiations, and taking seven depositions, we were able to earn a $350,000 settlement for our client as a result of her Equal Pay Act claim.
Oilfield Injury, Valve Explosion $2,500,000 Settlement
In 2024, a worker was seriously injured when a valve exploded during depressurization at a fracking site.
View Case DetailsOilfield Injury, Valve Explosion $2,500,000 Settlement
In 2024, a worker was seriously injured when a valve exploded during depressurization at a fracking site.
Workplace Fall Injury $2,400,000 Settlement
In 2024, a worker was seriously injured when unsecured product fell from the back of an 18-wheeler trailer.
View Case DetailsWorkplace Fall Injury $2,400,000 Settlement
In 2024, a worker was seriously injured when unsecured product fell from the back of an 18-wheeler trailer.
Manufacturing Conveyor Belt Injury $1,950,000 Settlement
In 2019, a worker’s hand was mangled and partially amputated by a faulty conveyor belt at a manufacturing facility.
View Case DetailsManufacturing Conveyor Belt Injury $1,950,000 Settlement
In 2019, a worker’s hand was mangled and partially amputated by a faulty conveyor belt at a manufacturing facility.
Construction Injury, Excavator Overturned $1,900,000 Verdict
In 2025, a worker was seriously injured when his excavator overturned at a construction job site.
View Case DetailsConstruction Injury, Excavator Overturned $1,900,000 Verdict
In 2025, a worker was seriously injured when his excavator overturned at a construction job site.
Manufacturing Machinery Injury $1,500,000 Settlement
In 2021, a worker’s hand was mangled while operating unguarded machinery at a manufacturing facility.
View Case DetailsManufacturing Machinery Injury $1,500,000 Settlement
In 2021, a worker’s hand was mangled while operating unguarded machinery at a manufacturing facility.
Construction Injury, Fall from Scissor Lift $1,500,000 Settlement
In 2024, a worker fell from a scissor lift while removing insulation at a construction site.
View Case DetailsConstruction Injury, Fall from Scissor Lift $1,500,000 Settlement
In 2024, a worker fell from a scissor lift while removing insulation at a construction site.
Warehouse Injury $1,350,000 Settlement
In 2021, a worker was seriously injured when a riding pallet jack struck uneven flooring at a warehouse distributor.
View Case DetailsWarehouse Injury $1,350,000 Settlement
In 2021, a worker was seriously injured when a riding pallet jack struck uneven flooring at a warehouse distributor.
Construction Scaffold Fall Injury $1,000,000 Settlement
In 2018, a worker suffered serious injuries after falling from a two-story scaffold at a construction site.
View Case DetailsConstruction Scaffold Fall Injury $1,000,000 Settlement
In 2018, a worker suffered serious injuries after falling from a two-story scaffold at a construction site.
Manufacturing Injury Case Confidential Seven-Figure Settlement
In 2021, our Firm negotiated a confidential seven-figure settlement on behalf of an injured worker whose...
View Case DetailsManufacturing Injury Case Confidential Seven-Figure Settlement
In 2021, our Firm negotiated a confidential seven-figure settlement on behalf of an injured worker whose hand and arm got stuck inside a machine in a manufacturing facility. While the company blamed the injured worker, we were able to prove that the company knew its employees ran the machines without proper guarding in order to clear jams. Through extensive discovery, we were able to find that the company had been cited by OSHA for similar injuries and that the company failed to protect its employees from these recognized hazards. After a district court found that our Firm proved that we had a substantial likelihood of success in our gross negligence case against this manufacturing company, we were able to negotiate a favorable settlement before our client on the eve of trial.
Trailer Product Fall Ankle Injury $850,000 Settlement
In 2020, a worker broke both ankles when unsecured product fell from the back of a trailer he was unloading.
View Case DetailsTrailer Product Fall Ankle Injury $850,000 Settlement
In 2020, a worker broke both ankles when unsecured product fell from the back of a trailer he was unloading.
Hotel Maintenance Truck Rollover Injury $823,593 Arbitration Award
In 2017, a hotel resort maintenance worker was injured when a malfunctioning truck rolled over his foot.
View Case DetailsHotel Maintenance Truck Rollover Injury $823,593 Arbitration Award
In 2017, a hotel resort maintenance worker was injured when a malfunctioning truck rolled over his foot.
Construction Scaffold Fall Injury $750,000 Settlement
In 2020, a worker suffered serious injuries after falling from a two-story scaffold at a construction site.
View Case DetailsConstruction Scaffold Fall Injury $750,000 Settlement
In 2020, a worker suffered serious injuries after falling from a two-story scaffold at a construction site.
Warehouse Neck Injury $625,000 Settlement
In 2022, a worker injured her neck when falling pallets struck her at a large warehouse distributor.
View Case DetailsWarehouse Neck Injury $625,000 Settlement
In 2022, a worker injured her neck when falling pallets struck her at a large warehouse distributor.
Workers' Comp Retaliation $545,000 Verdict
In 2023, a worker was fired in retaliation for filing a workers’ compensation claim after an injury.
View Case DetailsWorkers' Comp Retaliation $545,000 Verdict
In 2023, a worker was fired in retaliation for filing a workers’ compensation claim after an injury.
Workers’ Compensation Retaliation $537,000 Verdict
In 2018, Firm Partner Steven Sachs went to trial in a small county in central South Texas. At trial...
View Case DetailsWorkers’ Compensation Retaliation $537,000 Verdict
In 2018, Firm Partner Steven Sachs went to trial in a small county in central South Texas. At trial, Steven presented evidence that our client’s employer failed to handle his workers’ compensation claim appropriately and then fired him when faced with our client’s work restrictions. While his employer claimed that he quit, the jury found that the company retaliated against him and awarded punitive damages of $500,000 against the company for its malicious acts in discriminating against our client. While the case was ultimately resolved following an appeal due to procedural issues, this case is exemplary of Steven’s commitment to fighting for injured workers who have been the victim of retaliation, even when our client’s economic losses were minimal.
Warehouse Injury, Torn Rotator Cuff $477,600 Arbitration Award
In 2017, a worker tore his rotator cuff while lifting product at a warehouse distributor.
View Case DetailsWarehouse Injury, Torn Rotator Cuff $477,600 Arbitration Award
In 2017, a worker tore his rotator cuff while lifting product at a warehouse distributor.
Workplace Chemical Burn Injury $431,828 Arbitration Award
In 2018, a maintenance worker suffered severe chemical burns from undiluted cleaning products at a large retail store.
View Case DetailsWorkplace Chemical Burn Injury $431,828 Arbitration Award
In 2018, a maintenance worker suffered severe chemical burns from undiluted cleaning products at a large retail store.
Healthcare Lifting Work Injury $404,526 Arbitration Award
In 2021, a healthcare maintenance worker injured her back while lifting a heavy load of laundry.
View Case DetailsHealthcare Lifting Work Injury $404,526 Arbitration Award
In 2021, a healthcare maintenance worker injured her back while lifting a heavy load of laundry.
Healthcare Lifting Work Injury $395,000 Settlement
In 2018, a healthcare worker was injured while lifting and transferring a patient at a care facility.
View Case DetailsHealthcare Lifting Work Injury $395,000 Settlement
In 2018, a healthcare worker was injured while lifting and transferring a patient at a care facility.
Healthcare Lifting Work Injury $325,000 Settlement
In 2022, a healthcare worker was injured while lifting and transferring a patient in a care facility.
View Case DetailsHealthcare Lifting Work Injury $325,000 Settlement
In 2022, a healthcare worker was injured while lifting and transferring a patient in a care facility.
Fast Food Slip & Fall Injury $118,918 Arbitration Award
In 2020, a fast food worker slipped on a greasy floor, resulting in injury.
View Case DetailsFast Food Slip & Fall Injury $118,918 Arbitration Award
In 2020, a fast food worker slipped on a greasy floor, resulting in injury.
Fast Food Chain Slip & Fall Injury $112,642 Arbitration Award
In 2022, a fast food worker slipped and fell on a substance left uncleaned by a co-worker.
View Case DetailsFast Food Chain Slip & Fall Injury $112,642 Arbitration Award
In 2022, a fast food worker slipped and fell on a substance left uncleaned by a co-worker.
Warehouse Injury Case Confidential Six-Figure Settlement
In 2023, our Firm negotiated a confidential six-figure settlement for a client who was injured by a forklift at...
View Case DetailsWarehouse Injury Case Confidential Six-Figure Settlement
In 2023, our Firm negotiated a confidential six-figure settlement for a client who was injured by a forklift at a major warehousing facility. He was struck by another employee who was irresponsibly operating a pallet jack and failed to yield the right-of-way in the busy warehouse. While the company initially denied fault, our attorneys were able to prove that the employee was improperly trained and did not follow the policies and procedures of the warehouse, which directly led to our client’s injuries.
Injury to a Healthcare Worker Confidential Six-Figure Settlement
In 2022, Espinoza & Brock litigated a case on behalf of an injured Certified Nursing Assistant against a...
View Case DetailsInjury to a Healthcare Worker Confidential Six-Figure Settlement
In 2022, Espinoza & Brock litigated a case on behalf of an injured Certified Nursing Assistant against a Central Texas healthcare provider. This provider only had one Hoyer lift for its nursing staff to use at its recovery facility, but the one lift was broken and was left unrepaired. Our client was injured while trying to perform a patient transfer of a patient who was documented to have sudden weakness. Despite this knowledge and despite the patient’s comorbidities, the healthcare provider failed to require the use of electronic lifts for the patient and did not provide sufficient help. Our client sustained a serious back injury as a result of her attempt to protect the patient, who suddenly became weak and started to fall during the transfer. In order to protect the patient, our client was hurt. Her employer chose not to provide workers’ compensation insurance for its employees and then refused to provide medical care or benefits to our client, blaming our client for causing her own injuries. After years of ligation, extensive discovery into the training program, maintenance of equipment, and knowledge about this particular patient’s medical history, we were able to negotiate a fair settlement for our client before we had to present our client’s case to an arbitrator at a final hearing.
Restaurant Worker Injury Confidential Six-Figure Settlement
Our client sustained severe burns when she was not provided proper personal protective equipment by...
View Case DetailsRestaurant Worker Injury Confidential Six-Figure Settlement
Our client sustained severe burns when she was not provided proper personal protective equipment by her employer. The restaurant required its workers to remove fifty-pound pans of liquid from an oven that was above shoulder-height for our client. While she was trying to lift the pan down without any assistance or personal protective equipment, the pan slipped and dropped scalding fluid onto our client, causing severe burns. While initially disputing its fault for causing these injuries, the non-subscribing employer eventually settled this case for a confidential amount to allow the injured worker to continue seeking treatment for the scarring and resulting trauma. This case was filed in 2022 and resolved in 2023.
Workers’ Compensation Retaliation $27,265 Verdict
In November 2022, Espinoza and Brock’s attorneys obtained a verdict for past lost wages in a wrongful...
View Case DetailsWorkers’ Compensation Retaliation $27,265 Verdict
In November 2022, Espinoza and Brock’s attorneys obtained a verdict for past lost wages ($27,265.00) in a wrongful termination trial against a major steel manufacturer in East Texas on behalf of an injured worker. Mr. Arthur Palmer sustained a work injury and reported his injury to his employer so he could receive workers’ compensation benefits. In retaliation for filing a workers’ compensation claim, the company fired Mr. Palmer and created a false, pre-textual reason for his termination. After years of litigation and a long jury trial, our attorneys were able to convince the jury that the real reason Mr. Palmer was fired was because he exercised his right to seek workers’ compensation benefits for his on-the-job injury, and the jury awarded Mr. Palmer exactly what he asked for in past lost wages. The case is currently on appeal.
Workers Compensation Retaliation Settlement
Our law firm secured a groundbreaking victory in a workers’ compensation retaliation case unfolding...
View Case DetailsWorkers Compensation Retaliation Settlement
Our law firm secured a groundbreaking victory in a workers’ compensation retaliation case, unfolding against the backdrop of a conservative venue. Despite the company’s audacious claim that our client voluntarily quit his job, we diligently pursued the truth. By meticulously presenting irrefutable evidence of retaliation, we ultimately convinced the jury, leading to an unprecedented award of over half a million dollars. While our client’s lost wages may have been minimal, this triumph stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to justice and serves as a beacon of hope for those facing similar challenges in their workplaces.
Company Vehicle Crash Settlement
In a car wreck case that unfolded in the vast expanse of West Texas, our law firm achieved a significant...
View Case DetailsCompany Vehicle Crash Settlement
In a car wreck case that unfolded in the vast expanse of West Texas, our law firm achieved a significant breakthrough for our client, who fell victim to a rear-end collision involving a formidable pick-up truck. Initially, the driver vehemently denied being in the course and scope of employment, but the truth prevailed. Through our diligent efforts, we successfully proved that the driver was, in fact, working at the time, holding the company accountable. This pivotal revelation led to a remarkable shift from an individual minimum policy to a commercial trucking insurance policy, enabling our client to recover a substantially higher compensation. This outstanding outcome showcases our unwavering commitment to securing justice for our clients and serves as a beacon of hope for those facing similar challenges in the aftermath of a major crash.
Non-Subscriber Case Confidential Arbitration Award
Many national companies choose not to subscribe to workers’ compensation insurance for their Texas workers...
View Case DetailsNon-Subscriber Case Confidential Arbitration Award
Many national companies choose not to subscribe to workers’ compensation insurance for their Texas workers and require that they pursue any lawsuit against them in a private arbitration association instead of a public court. While we cannot disclose the identity of the parties or details of the case, Javier Espinoza & Lara Brock tried a lawsuit before a private arbitrator that involved eight experts and twenty-four total witnesses. Our client was injured while working in the maintenance department and using a broken chemical dispenser that led to his diagnosis of third-degree chemical burns that caused lasting injuries. Despite his employer’s denial that he sustained an on-the-job injury and insistence that he would never receive a penny after his life-altering injuries, the Firm pursued his case throughout a final trial and was successful in earning a recovery for him.
Company Vehicle Crash Confidential Settlement Amount
Our client was struck by a large, Ford F-250 in the oilfields of West Texas. After the lawsuit was filed, our...
View Case DetailsCompany Vehicle Crash Confidential Settlement Amount
Our client was struck by a large, Ford F-250 in the oilfields of West Texas. After the lawsuit was filed, our attorneys were able to uncover evidence that the driver of the F-250 was working in the course and scope of his employment for an oilfield company at the time of the crash. While the company denied this and attempted to limit our lawsuit to only the negligent driver, our Firm was able to prove that the company was responsible for the actions of its employee and was able to recover a significant settlement on behalf of a well-deserving client who sustained a serious injury.
