BEAUMONT – The Ferguson Law Firm obtained an $800,000 settlement for a 31-year old Beaumont man after he sustained low back injuries in a motor vehicle accident with a commercial motor vehicle.
The crash, which occurred in Beaumont, happened in late 2018. The suit was filed in Jefferson County District Court.
“This was a hard case involving disputed liability and challenges to our client’s injuries,” said Tim Ferguson, lead counsel for the plaintiff. “We conducted extensive investigations, using various experts to determine how and why this crash occurred.”
Among the experts was a former Department of Public Safety accident reconstruction expert. The defendant, a nationally known delivery service, countered with their own experts to, as Ferguson put it, “muddy the waters.”
The plaintiff underwent medical evaluations, chiropractic care and pain management. While surgical intervention was discussed, the gentleman did not undergo surgery. His injuries did cause him to miss work. His total medical bills were less than $80,000.
“The defendants wanted to minimize our client’s injuries and the effect they had on his life,” Ferguson said. “I just could not accept that.”
The settlement is confidential as to certain details.
“As word of this result leaked out, I have had several inquiries about it from both lawyers and non-lawyers alike,” Ferguson said. “That speaks volumes for the result.”
The case settled after an exhaustive mediation process, Ferguson added.
“A few months before mediation, the defendants offered all of $30,000,” he said. “It was insulting. So, we rolled up our sleeves and took depositions designed to attack their so-called defenses. When that was over, and the mediation held, they agreed to pay us $800,000. That result, I believe, demonstrates that we did our job very well for our client.
“This marks an outstanding result under our facts. Our mediator told us this settlement represents a ‘high-water mark’ under our facts. That makes me proud for our client and us. The case was difficult, but we are more than happy with this result. More importantly, our client is happy with the outcome.”
The Ferguson Law Firm continues to solidify its reputation for obtaining results. The firm, comprised of eleven attorneys, remains headquartered in Beaumont.