Houston Case Results

Attorney Sam Mukerji successfully represented a husband and wife after the husband sustained severe injuries in a pedestrian-automobile accident involving a locally-owned garbage truck. Our client, a laborer, was airlifted from the scene and required eight surgeries on his leg over several months, along with an additional surgery on his back. The wife also pursued a loss of consortium claim due to the significant impact of her husband’s injuries on their relationship. In preparation for trial, over 25 depositions were conducted before the case settled for $2.5 million in 2018.

Case Settled for $2,500,000

Attorney Sam Mukerji successfully settled a case for a client who was rear-ended at 15 miles per hour on the I-10 freeway in Houston, Texas. The client, on her way home from work, had come to a complete stop due to heavy rush hour traffic. Despite this, the defendant failed to maintain a proper lookout and control his speed, crashing his pickup truck into the rear of the plaintiff’s vehicle. The impact caused severe neck and back injuries, ultimately requiring both neck and lower back surgeries. The case involved extensive legal work, including over 25 depositions and multiple mediations, before reaching a resolution.

Case Settled for $1,875,000

In October 2014, Houston-based child injury attorney Sam K. Mukerji, alongside his former law partner, successfully won a premises liability case against Pump It Up of The Woodlands. The case involved a 9-year-old boy who suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling from an inflatable bounce house. The boy and his brother were playing in an unsupervised area when, as the brother climbed down, the change in balance caused the boy to fall 7 feet onto the concrete below. The jury found Pump It Up negligent, awarding $1.3 million in compensation to the boy’s family for the injury.

Case Won for $1.3 Million

Attorney Sam Mukerji secured an $800,000 settlement (in “new money,” meaning after all medical bills were paid) for a woman who tragically lost her pinky on her dominant hand in a workplace accident involving a meat tenderizer. The lawsuit was filed against her employer, who had been cited by OSHA for gross violations. The case argued that the employer acted with negligence, gross negligence, and recklessness by deliberately removing the safety guard from the meat tenderizer in an attempt to increase profits, putting employees at serious risk.

Case Settled for $800,000

Attorney Sam Mukerji successfully settled a case for $800,000 for a client involved in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer in Houston, Texas. The client, operating a tractor without a trailer, was struck when the defendant driver recklessly drove the wrong way on a one-way street to avoid waiting for a nearby train. The impact was so severe that the client's vehicle caught fire. As a result of the crash, the client sustained serious injuries, requiring neck and back surgeries. Despite the complexity of the case, Mukerji Law Firm secured a substantial settlement to aid in the client’s recovery.

Case Settled for $800,000

Attorney Sam Mukerji successfully represented a client who was injured due to the negligence of a driver who failed to yield the right of way. The defendant, recently arrived in Houston from Australia, was driving a rental car provided by her husband’s company during their relocation. As she attempted a left turn into a tennis center, she failed to notice our client approaching from the opposite direction. Instead of completing the turn, she stopped her vehicle, blocking both lanes of traffic. In an attempt to avoid a collision, our client swerved to the right and ended up in a ditch. We argued that the defendant was accustomed to driving on the left side of the road in her home country, which contributed to her failure to properly yield and keep a lookout. As a result of the accident, our client, an auto mechanic, required two minor spine surgeries. The case was settled for $560,000.

Case Settled for $560,000

Associate attorneys from Sam K. Mukerji’s previous firm successfully won a workplace injury trial where an employer failed to provide OSHA-required fall protection to an employee. The defendant attempted to avoid responsibility by claiming that the injured worker was an independent contractor, not a full-time employee. Despite the employer’s refusal to take accountability or make any settlement offer before trial, our legal team fought vigorously on behalf of the injured worker. The jury ruled in favor of the plaintiff, and our firm secured a $374,500 verdict, holding the employer accountable for the serious injuries caused by their negligence.

Case Won for $374,500

Attorney Sam Mukerji successfully settled a case for a client who was rear-ended at high speed by a pickup truck driven by the owner of a landscaping company. During the deposition, the defendant admitted to drinking multiple alcoholic beverages at a bar with his wife just minutes before the accident. He also revealed that he was texting a friend at the time of the collision. Our client, an engineer, suffered severe injuries that required a neurosurgeon to recommend spinal surgery to alleviate his pain. The case was settled for $350,000, nearly ten times the client’s past medical bills, ensuring he received the compensation necessary for his recovery.

Case Settled for $350,000

Attorney Sam Mukerji successfully settled a case for a young woman who had sustained serious neck and lower back injuries in a collision with an 18-wheeler. Although her orthopedic surgeon recommended surgery, she was hesitant to undergo the procedures due to her age. Despite her decision to delay surgery, Attorney Mukerji skillfully convinced the 18-wheeler’s insurance company that surgery would be inevitable in the future. Through strategic negotiation, the case was settled at mediation for $215,000, ensuring the client received compensation for her current and future medical needs.

Case Settled for $215,000

Attorneys Sam Mukerji (lead counsel) and Jonathan Bleyer secured a $212,000 verdict ($248,000 including case costs and interest) in early 2018 from the 11th District Court of Harris County, Texas, on behalf of a client injured in a motor vehicle collision with a tractor operating without a trailer. The accident occurred when the tractor made an improper right turn from the center lane, striking our client’s vehicle, which was traveling straight in the right lane. Although the defendant driver, his employer, and their defense attorney admitted fault, they refused to take full responsibility for the severe injuries our client sustained. A neurosurgeon testified at trial that our client would likely need spinal surgery due to the injuries caused by the wreck.

Verdict for Plaintiff for $212,000

Mukerji Law Firm successfully settled a case involving a man who was legally riding his bicycle on a busy street in Houston when he was struck from behind by a commercial van. The impact was so severe that the client's head shattered the van's windshield before hitting the ground. As a result, he suffered a slight loss of vision in one eye. Despite the at-fault driver’s insurance company initially denying full responsibility, the team at Mukerji Law Firm negotiated a settlement of $200,000 during mediation, ensuring the client received the compensation he deserved.

Case Settled for $200,000

Attorneys Jonathan Bleyer and Sam Mukerji secured a $175,000 settlement against a large national retailer for failing to properly maintain its parking lot, creating a hazardous environment for customers. The retailer was sued for leaving a large plant nursery cart unattended in the parking lot during severe winds for several hours. As our client was returning to her vehicle, a strong gust of wind propelled the cart into her, causing her to fall and sustain serious spinal injuries. An orthopedic surgeon later recommended surgery to alleviate her severe pain. The settlement ensured the client received the compensation she needed for her recovery.

Case Settled for $175,000

Attorney Sam Mukerji successfully settled a case for $115,000 involving a woman who was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler. Although she didn’t seek immediate medical attention, she began experiencing pain the next day and sought chiropractic treatment. While the initial treatment provided some relief, the chiropractor suspected a more serious underlying issue and ordered an MRI, which revealed a significant herniated disc in her neck. Following the diagnosis, a recommendation for surgery was made. Despite the complexities of the case, Mukerji Law Firm secured a favorable settlement to cover the client’s medical needs and future care.

Case Settled for $115,000