Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers Wins $729K for
Client in College Station Trucking Crash Case
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Daniel Stark, a Texas-based plaintiff personal injury firm, secured a $729,409.95 settlement for a client who sustained serious injuries in a collision involving a poorly maintained dump truck. The incident occurred in June 2020 on Highway 6, when a dump truck owned by a local trucking company dropped its driveshaft on the roadway.
The client, unable to avoid the fallen debris, collided with the drive shaft, severely damaging the undercarriage of the vehicle. The impact caused the vehicle’s airbag to deploy. It resulted in debilitating injuries, including a lower back injury and a herniated disc causing nerve damage, ultimately necessitating a lumbar neurectomy.
Initial negotiations with the insurance company proved unproductive, as the initial offer was only $62,655. However, Steven Hooker, Daniel Stark partner and attorney, and Myranda Vaughn, attorney, demonstrated the company’s seemingly conscious indifference to safety due to their failure to properly maintain their trucks — negligence that allowed a critical component to fall into traffic, endangering motorists.
Crucial to this settlement was the client’s access to surgery, which the insurance company had summarily denied. Undeterred, Daniel Stark attorneys found an avenue for the client to have the procedure she desperately needed and relieve her unrelenting pain up to that point. On the heels of the surgery, Daniel Stark attorneys submitted a policy limits demand, which the local company’s insurer then accepted.
“This case highlights the devastating impact of a company’s negligence on individual lives. Our client endured significant pain and suffering all because the local trucking company disregarded essential vehicle maintenance. Their persistent neglect jeopardized public safety, as demonstrated by the driver’s prior citations for oil/grease leaks and axle overload – all of which were largely ignored by the company,” Hooker said. “Insurers must also bear responsibility as well. By insuring careless entities, they commit to addressing the consequences. It is unacceptable for anyone’s health and well-being to be compromised due to such avoidable negligence.”
Committed To Our Community Thousands of drivers travel on Highway 6 through Bryan-College Station every day –including our families. Our commitment to our clients and the community is personal. We live and work in the same neighborhoods as you, traveling the roads where unfortunate crashes occur. Our intimate knowledge of this community and its unique dynamics allow us to be dedicated partners who stand ready to help you get through these challenging times.
Our team at Daniel Stark is driven by a genuine passion for assisting those in need. We leverage our thorough understanding of local roads, regulations, and resources to provide you with the personalized support you deserve after a crash. We promise to work diligently to help you regain a sense of normalcy, giving you the peace of mind to concentrate on healing and moving forward.