Our client was traveling home on IH35 in New Braunfels from his night shift. Suddenly two trucks racing down the highway at a high rate of speed attempted to pass Manuel’s car. Unfortunately, one of the trucks sideswiped Manuel’s car and left the scene.
Fortunately, however, a witness noted the license plate number of the hit & run vehicle. After being hired, Troy Burch was able to locate the owner of the vehicle, a car dealership near San Antonio. Despite initial claims that such vehicle was not involved, Troy Burch was able to prove that the vehicle was loaned to a local celebrity by the dealership and returned to the dealership with evidence of body work.
Our client sustained an injury to his spine as a result of the collision that required surgery to correct. After filing suit and taking multiple depositions, the case settled for $220,000.00 Attorney’s fees totaled $73,333.33 and case expenses totaled $2,347.20. After payment of attorneys fees, case expenses and payment of $42, 923.19 for medical bills owed/health insurance liens, Our client’s net recovery totaled $101,396.28
