Tag: Vehicle Accidents

“Mithoff has been one of Houston’s most respected attorneys for decades, handling such high-profile cases as the aftermath of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Enron-related litigation on behalf of JPMorgan/Chase and highly publicized bus and plant explosions.”

–Houston Chronicle, June 26, 2019

“Mithoff has been one of Houston’s most respected attorneys for decades, handling such high-profile cases as the aftermath of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Enron-related litigation on behalf of JPMorgan/Chase and highly publicized bus and plant explosions.”

–Houston Chronicle, June 26, 2019

If you or a family member or friend are seriously injured as the result of a catastrophic vehicle accident you should seek out the names of one or more highly qualified trial lawyers who have successfully handled a significant number of these kinds of cases.

Your most trustworthy sources for such a referral may be a close friend, a colleague from work, a fellow parishioner from your church, or another lawyer who is a personal friend and who can give you an unbiased opinion about the best lawyer to consult.

Publicly reported verdicts and settlements, examples of which follow, reflect our approach to the trial and settlement of cases. Some of the more high-profile cases involving catastrophic vehicle accidents were the subject of extensive news coverage, which very often include examples of the kind of evidence taken into account by the juries deciding these cases.

DISCLAIMER

Verdicts and settlements as reported in these multiple news sources reflect the amount of these verdicts and settlements at the time they were reported and do not necessarily reflect the amounts ultimately recovered by the parties and may not be representative of results in other similar cases.

Reported amounts will not reflect attorneys’ fees (typically up to a 40 percent contingent fee) or case expenses. Jury verdicts may have been settled pending an appeal for a lesser amount and may have been settled on a confidential basis by agreement of the parties as approved by the court.

Examples of Mithoff Law’s Prominent Cases
By choosing Mithoff Law, clients can rest assured that they’re working with one of the premier personal injury law firms in the country. Recipient of several prestigious awards, founder Richard Mithoff has been twice designated among Forbes Top 10 Trial Lawyers in the United States. With more than 50 years of experience to his name, Mithoff and his team — all highly acclaimed their own right — have won a number of high-profile legal cases, including:

Firefighter’s Family Wins Judgment

Federal Jury Awarded in Basin Crash Wreck

Rental Car Company and Insurance Must Pay for DWI Victim

Emotionally Charged Verdict in Louisiana

Rita Bus Families Settle for Mllions

Jury Verdict: Texas Family Sues Allied Van Lines after Deadly 2003 Wreck

Victims Settle in Victoria Bus Crash

Bus Company Settles Over Tragic Wreck

Trucking Firm Oks Settlement 

Mithoff has been the subject of profiles in a number of publications, including:

• Texas Super Lawyers “Legends of the Law” (“notching hundreds of $1 million-plus personal injury and commercial verdicts and settlements;” “an uncanny ability to grasp the heart of a case and craft persuasive arguments to sway judges and juries”)
• Houston Chronicle “A Sense of Empathy” (“a sense of empathy has helped Mithoff become one of nation’s most successful trial attorneys;” “connecting with both judges and juries through his mild manner and straight-forward approach.”)
• Detroit Free Press “Liability of Silence” (“Beating big corporations with big verdicts made Richard Mithoff one of the country’s best-known product-liability attorneys.”)
• Houston Business Journal “Attorney Wins Cases for Causes in Trials by Fire” (“one of the state’s most prominent legal renegades”)
• The Texas Lawbook “Richard Mithoff: Million-Dollar Verdicts that Save Lives” (“wins the old fashion way–by out-thinking outworking and outperforming his opposition.”)
• Texas Super Lawyers “Straight Up and Unshaken” (“a master at connecting with a jury.”)
• Texas’ Best Lawyers “Richard Mithoff Fighting for an Emotionally Charged Verdict in Louisiana” (“one of the most emotionally challenging of his storied career.”)
• Lawyers Weekly USA “The Richest Small-Firm Lawyers in America” (“clients flock to Mithoff knowing he can get the job done quickly.”)
• Houston Press “Best Civil Attorney” (“legal dynamo developed his considerable skills, grace and guts under the best.”)

Mithoff has received a number of awards in recognition of his lifetime achievements, including:

• Texas Super Lawyers Top 10 in Texas
• University of Texas Distinguished Alumnus Award
• University of Texas Law School Lifetime Achievement Award
• Lifetime Excellence in Advocacy Award Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists (see tribute by Justice Tracy Christopher)
• Leon Green Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Legal Profession Texas Law Review (see tribute by former Chief Justice Tom Phillips)
• Professional Excellence Award, Lifetime Achiever — Texas Lawyer
• Lions of the Bar – The Texas Lawbook
• Champion of Justice Award – Texas Watch
• Chrys Dougherty “Good Apple Award” – Texas Appleseed
• Jurisprudence Award – Anti-Defamation League

Mithoff has been elected to fellowship in the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the International Society of Barristers, and the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Types of vehicle accident cases

Mithoff law has successfully represented clients involved in many kinds of car accident cases.
We are dedicated to achieving the very best result in your case, whether by jury verdict or settlement. Attorneys with Mithoff Law have access to the best experts available, based on over 50 years of preparing cases for trial. We know how and when to consult engineers and experts who can reconstruct the facts of your case. Contact Mithoff Law for cases involving:

Bus accidents

Rita Bus Families Settle for Millions

Victims Settle in Victoria Bus Crash

Bus Company settles Over Tragic Wreck

Bicycle accidents

Family of Firefighter Awarded Verdict in Tragic Bicycle Crash

Truck and 18-Wheeler accidents

Emotionally Charged Verdict in Louisiana

Trucking Firm Oks Settlement

Jury Verdict: Texas Family Sues Allied Van Lines after Deadly 2003 Wreck

How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Texas?
The statute of limitations for car accidents in Texas is typically two years. By hiring a Houston car accident lawyer as soon as possible, rather than waiting closer to the two-year deadline, your attorneys will have a better opportunity to collect evidence, find witnesses, and efficiently prepare your case for trial

By choosing Mithoff Law, clients can rest assured that they’re working with one of the premier personal injury law firms in the country. Recipient of several prestigious awards,  founder Richard Mithoff has been twice designated a Forbes Top 10 Trial Lawyer in the United States. With his almost 50 years of experience to his name, Mithoff and his team — all highly acclaimed in their own right — have won several high profile legal cases, including:

$24.7 Million Jury Verdict Against Rental Car Company and Drunk Driver
A $24.7 million jury verdict for the family of a woman who was killed by a drunk driver, despite having multiple citations and a suspended license.   

$4.3 Million Settlement for Family of Man Killed in Victoria Bus Accident
A $4.3 million settlement was obtained for the family of a man who was killed, and his wife injured, when a bus overturned near Victoria, Texas, due to a fatigued driver oversteering the bus. The $4.3 million settlement for Mithoff Law’s clients was part of a total settlement of $10 million for the incident split amongst 46 injured passengers, 44 of whom were represented by other firms.

• The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 (William Stradley)
• Forbes top 10 trial lawyer in the nation (Mithoff – 2 years:1989 & 2005)
• Lifetime excellency award from Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists
• Houston Top 100 SuperLawyer (Mithoff — since 2003… 16 consecutive years)
• Texas Top 100 SuperLawyer (multiple, Mithoff — since 2003… 16 consecutive years)
• Texas Top 10 SuperLawyer (Mithoff — 2003-2007, 2009, 2011-2013, 2017-2019…. 11 years [not consecutive])
• Professional Excellence Award – Texas Lawyer, 2016 (Mithoff)
• Jurisprudence Aware – Anti-Defamation League, 1997 (Mithoff)
• J. Chrys Dougherty Good Apple Award – Texas Appleseed, 2008 (Mithoff)
• Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell (multiple)
• Best Lawyers in America (multiple)

• 18 Wheeler/Truck Accidents
• Auto-pedestrian Collision
• Bicycle Accidents
• Boating Accidents

• Bus Accidents
• Car Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Vehicle Fires

Accident victims and their loved ones should seek representation from an experienced vehicle accident attorney as soon as possible. These cases often benefit from a thorough, independent investigation. The experienced team at Mithoff Law can assist you to navigate the process.

Many clients who have been injured in an accident are often overwhelmed with questions like, “How long do I have to file a claim for an auto accident in Texas?” and, “Should I get a lawyer for a car accident that wasn’t my fault?” A Houston accident lawyer at Mithoff Law can also help answer these questions and more.

Call Mithoff Law today at 713-654-1122 to discuss your options with a trial-tested Houston vehicle accident lawyer.