Case Results

Settlement secured for Oilfield Explosion Case

CvPA secured a settlement for a family who tragically lost a loved one and two other family members who were horrifically burned.

Settlement obtained for spinal cord injury and paraplegia suffered in Workplace Accident

CvPA obtained a $17,500,000 settlement for a client who suffered a serious spinal cord injury resulting in paraplegia. A national equipment rental company had loaded a manlift onto the wrong type of trailer, and had loaded it backwards.

Settlement obtained for Wrongful Death Case in Oilfield

CvPA settled a wrongful death oilfield case for $9,200,000 for the family of an oilfield worker.

18-Wheeler Wrongful Death Case settled within 9 months

Attorneys Collen Clark, Jacob von Plonski, and Linda Le settled a wrongful death trucking case for $8,750,000 less than 9 months after filing the lawsuit. The win is attributed to CvPA’s reputation for successful results in trucking cases and our ability to move the case quickly at the courthouse.

Settlement obtained for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury suffered in a Rollover Accident

CvPA obtained a $8,000,000 settlement for a client who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. A tractor-trailer made an unsafe lane change that resulted in striking a car in the lane next to our client. That car then spun out of control and collided with our client.

Settlement obtained for partially paralyzed Wind Farm worker

CvPA obtained a large settlement for a worker who was injured on a wind farm due to a dangerous worksite.

Burn victim in an Oilfield Explosion obtains large settlement

Attorney Collen Clark and the firm obtained a large settlement for an oilfield worker who was severely burned when a heater treater exploded.

Settlement obtained for Permanent Injury suffered due to Defective Rented Equipment

CvPA obtained a $5,500,000 settlement for a client who suffered a permanent injury resulting in a series of surgeries, loss of work, and permanent physical limitations. The accident was caused by defective equipment and unsafe work conditions due to lack of training.

Settlement reached for brain injury due to 18-Wheeler Accident

Attorney Collen Clark secured a large settlement for a client who was injured due to an 18-wheeler highway accident. As a result of the crash, our client suffered brain injury that left her permanently injured at a young age.

Settlement obtained for workplace injury from forklift accident

A recent workplace injury case involving a piece of motorized-powered machinery resulted in a $3.5 million settlement, underscoring the severe consequences of unsafe working conditions and lack of employee training.

Settlement obtained for client who suffered complications due to surgical error

The plaintiff experienced years of debilitating back pain and agreed to a discectomy to alleviate the issue. Unfortunately, the surgeon removed the wrong disc during the procedure, leading to further complications. Despite Texas state law limiting the amount of damages recoverable, the case settled prior to trial.

Settlement obtained for catastrophic injuries suffered in Apartment Premises Liability Case

CvPA obtained a $3,000,000 settlement for a client who each suffered a hip injury that ultimately resulted in a total hip replacement, chronic pain, weakness in lower limbs, limited mobility, and a permanent gait abnormality. Our client suffered a fall in her apartment due to property management negligence in making repairs to reported damage.

Settlement obtained for Workplace Accident in Product Liability Case

CvPA obtained a 2,500,000 settlement for a mechanic who was severely injured when an excavator counterweight fell on top of him. The excavator had injured other mechanics performing the same mechanism over the past ten years the product was in service. The design of that excavator had since been replaced due to these types of injuries.

Settlement obtained in Dram Shop Wrongful Death Case

CvPA obtained a $2,500,000 settlement in a dram shop wrongful death case. A national chain restaurant served our client's mother 6 double vodka shots in less than an hour and she died in the parking lot.

Settlement obtained for Hospital Negligence and Patient Safety Failures

CvPA’s $2.3 million jury verdict in Texas is a powerful reminder that hospital negligence and unsafe practices can lead to devastating, lifelong consequences. A healthcare worker was seriously injured inside a hospital, requiring major spinal surgery and resulting in permanent impairment.

Settlement obtained in a wrongful death case due to alcohol over-service

The decedent in this case suffered prior alcohol issues. After drinking throughout the day, she was served four shots at a local restaurant within thirty minutes. The restaurant failed to intervene as she left and subsequently collapsed in her car from alcohol poisoning. Given our firm’s prior experience with this chain, we obtained a pre-suit settlement for her only child.

Settlement obtained for Wrongful Death due to Oilfield Wellsite Electrocution

CvPA obtained a $2,000,000 settlement on behalf of a client who died in an oilfield accident. The company that owned the property was liable for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing the electrical utility lines; which did not meet OSHA standards.

Settlement obtained for injuries suffered in Commercial Motor Vehicle Accident

CvPA obtained a $1,750,000 settlement on behalf of a client who sustained a chronic cervical spine injury and post-concussive syndrome as a result of a commercial motor vehicle accident. The accident was caused by the commercial driver failing to yield the right of way at a stop sign and colliding with the front of our client’s vehicle.

Settlement obtained for concussions sustained in truck wreck

Our clients were involved in a low-speed truck wreck when a crane truck collided with the back of their box truck. Both clients suffered concussions, and nearly two years passed before they received treatment. Despite these challenges, the case settled 30 days before trial following the deposition of a traumatic brain injury expert.

Settlement obtained for injuries suffered in slip and fall accident

After slipping and falling in a hotel lobby due to an unidentified liquid, the client sustained injuries. The investigation revealed that the hotel had failed to follow its own established safety procedures, which could have prevented the accident. The case was settled one month before trial.

Settlement obtained for injuries suffered in rear-end collision

At a red light, our client was rear-ended by a car traveling at 4-5 mph. This accident led to a slow deterioration of her back due to a pre-existing chronic disease. Despite a year-long gap in treatment and property damage of less than $2,000, the case settled shortly after mediation with the assistance of a life-care planner who specialized in this particular chronic disease.