Recent Case Studies
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Burn Injury
Confidential Settlement Achieved on Behalf of a Family
Sutliff & Stout obtained a confidential settlement in the amount of $110,000,000.00. The case stemmed from a pipeline explosion that resulted in significant burn injuries. Net recovery to clients was $76,035,701.45.
Truck Accident
Confidential Settlement Achieved on Behalf of Surviving Family
Sutliff & Stout is pleased to announce a $47.5 million settlement secured on behalf of our clients and their surviving family. Our attorneys represented the victims and their surviving family members in connection to a trucking accident that claimed the lives of three individuals and injured two others. Net recovery to clients recovery was $27,770,480.26.
Truck Accident
Confidential Settlement Achieved on Behalf of Family
Sutliff & Stout reached an eight-figure settlement on behalf of a family whose father was killed by a careless truck driver. An 18-wheeler driver was traveling too fast for the wet weather conditions on US Highway 277 and lost control of his truck. As a result of the collision, our client’s vehicle caught fire and he was unable to escape. Net recovery to the family was $14,673,0006.36.
Truck Accident
Confidential Settlement Achieved on Behalf of Clients
Sutliff & Stout reached an eight-figure settlement on behalf of clients. The case was related to a trucking collision that injured one and claimed the life of another. Net recovery to clients was $15,468,239.86.
Wrongful Death
Date of Jury Verdict: June 28, 2023 | Wrongful Death Verdict
In a three-day trial in Harris County in June 2023, Sutliff & Stout represented a widow and mother, and five minor children stemming from an 18-wheeler accident that claimed the life of a 34-year-old husband/father. The insurance company argued to the Jury that with time, we all heal, and that the children had other family members that could step up to take the place of the children’s father. The insurance company also argued that the accident was the children’s father’s fault. Prior to the trial, the insurance company offered our clients $0.00. The Jury unanimously ruled in favor of our clients, awarding the surviving family members $13,314,000.00. The insurance company has indicated that it plans to appeal.
Commercial vehicle accident
Confidential settlement on behalf of family for wrongful death and injuries in commercial vehicle accident
The driver of a commercial vehicle ran a stop sign and collided with our client’s vehicle, resulting in the death of two people, and injuries to our client and her two sons. Sutliff & Stout recovered all available insurance proceeds. The net recovery to the family was $6,503,287.32.
Trucking Accident
Confidential Settlement Achieved on Behalf of Client Injured in a Trucking Accident
Our client was rear-ended and left wheelchair-bound as a result of the collision. In addition to holding the careless driver responsible, we were also to help our client understand what her future medical needs will be and, through the settlement, establish a trust to make sure that her needs will be taken care of for the rest of her life. Net recovery to our client was $5,740,094.90.
Truck Accident
Confidential Settlement Achieved on Behalf of Family
Our client’s husband was killed when a truck driver lost control of his vehicle and came into his lane. The truck driver only had $980,000.00 in available insurance coverage. Sutliff & Stout was able to find several other avenues for recovery and were able to resolve the matter for 10 times the amount of available insurance coverage. The net recovery to the family was $6,429,788.95.
Car Accident
Confidential Settlement Achieved on Behalf of Wife and Adult Children
Our client was tragically killed when a careless driver lost control of his vehicle, hit a concrete barrier, crossed the median and struck our client’s vehicle. After conducting an extensive investigation, hiring several experts and filing suit, we were able to achieve a very favorable settlement for our clients. Net recovery to the family was $5,850,226.00
Truck Accident
Confidential Settlement Achieved on Behalf of Family
Our client’s husband was killed when a truck driver lost control of his vehicle and came into his lane. The truck driver only had $980,000.00 in available insurance coverage. Sutliff & Stout was able to find several other avenues for recovery and were able to resolve the matter for 10 times the amount of available insurance coverage. The net recovery to the family was $6,429,788.95.
Commercial Vehicle
Settlement on behalf of an Individual who Lost a Leg in a Commercial Vehicle Accident
Our client’s life was irreversably altered when a security truck patrolling a neighborhood failed to fully stop at a stop sign. This negligent behaviour caused a collision with our client, who was on a dirt bike at the time. The crash resulted in the amputation of our client’s right leg, below the knee. Sutliff & Stout managed to secure a $6 million settlement on behalf of the victim. In the end, net recovery to the client was $3,589,112.10.
Motorcycle Accident
Settlement on behalf of a Family from a Motorcycle Accident
When a man lost his lower leg due to a motorcycle collision, he turned to Sutliff & Stout for help. Through our efforts, we were able to establish the negligence of the other driver and demonstrate the profound impact that our client’s injuries had on his life. Net recovery to the client was $3,589,112.10.
Truck Accident
Confidential settlement achieved on behalf of family
After a truck driver’s unsafe speed on an icy road led to the 18-wheeler becoming jackknifed, a chain reaction of accidents occurred, resulting in the death of our clients’ daughter and severe injuries to her friend. Sutliff & Stout found several avenues of recovery, including the initial jackknifed truck, the truck that rear-ended our clients’ daughter’s vehicle, and the logistics company who loaded the truck that rear-ended our clients’ daughter. The net recovery to the family was $3,312,870.62.
Motorcycle Accident
Settlement on behalf of our Client Who Was Involved in a Motorcycle Accident
After a motorcycle accident that claimed the life of their adult son, his parent hired Sutliff & Stout to help represent them and provide answers about what had happened. Using various experts, we were able to recreate the collision and demonstrate how the defendant was at fault. We were also able to show that our client’s son did nothing to cause or contribute to the collision in front of our client. Net recovery to the client was $3,439,735.95.
Truck Accident
Settlement on behalf of a Truck Accident Victim
Our client was a passenger in a car that rear-ended an 18-wheeler that pulled out in front of them. The collision sent our client to the ICU with significant head and lumbar spine injuries. While the company tried to blame the driver who rear-ended the 18-wheeler, we were able to show that the 18-wheeler should have yielded the right-of-way. Net recovery for the client was $1,733,688.44.
Truck Accident
Confidential Settlement Achieved on Behalf of Family
Sutliff & Stout was hired to represent the Estate of a man who was killed while trying to help direct traffic after an 18-wheeler jack knifed in the road. The only claim the Estate had available in the lawsuit was a claim for the decedent’s pain and suffering for the 10 seconds prior to his death. Sutliff & Stout was able to obtain a settlement of $2,350,000.00 for the Estate. The net recovery to the Estate was $1,408,055.29.
Important Notice
The results shown are specific to the particular facts and legal circumstances of each case. Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future case undertaken by the lawyer. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own merits.
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