Ted received a telephone call at his home one evening from the wife of a gentleman who was injured in an oil field accident. She was frustrated because her husband was still hospitalized with a fractured back and she had no one to turn to as several lawyers had turned down the case. Ted visited the couple in the hospital and took the case without hesitation.
The accident occurred while Ted’s client was swabbing an oil well. As he stepped over an unsecured flow line, it became pressurized, jumping up and striking the man with such force that it fractured his back. The defendants claimed the accident was due to the client’s negligence. Ted filed a lawsuit and engaged the services of several experts.
After months of intense and complicated litigation, Ted and his team were able to turn the tide. During mediation, a convincing scenario emerged. Ted presented evidence that illustrated the cause of the accident was the failure of the employers to properly maintain and inspect the oil well.
Total Recovery: $1,300,000.00