Representative Settlements
▸ Spine Injury - $437,555.00
Our client, A.W. was a passenger involved in a serious car accident. As a result of the collision, A.W. had to undergo painful surgery resulting in implantation of metal rods and brackets in her spine. A.W. hired the attorneys at the Rubin Law Firm who pursued multiple insurance policies and recovered every penny of available insurance available for A.W.
- Gross Recovery: $437,555.00 (combined policy limits)
- Attorney’s Fees: $109,388.75
- Attorneys Expenses: $531.52
- Client Gross Recovery: $327,634.73
▸ Commercial Truck Collision - $300,000.00
A commercial truck ran a red light at a speed of over 50 mph and slammed into the driver’s side of our client B.B.’s vehicle, completely destroying B.B.’s vehicle, causing an 18-inch intrusion into the cabin space in the process. Although B.B was properly restrained and the airbag fired as designed, he suffered severe bodily injuries, including Traumatic Brain Injury causing significant cerebral concussion. The Rubin Law Firm obtained the limits of the commercial policy on behalf of B.B.
- Gross Recovery: $300,000.00 (policy limits)
- Attorney’s Fees: $100,000.00
- Attorneys Expenses: $1,548.85
- Client Gross Recovery: $198,451.15
▸ Drunk Driver causing head on collision - $300,000.00
Our client R.L. and his family were traveling East bound on Highway 29 driving home after school and work when a drunk driver driving west bound crossed the center lane into opposing traffic and hit R.L. and his family. The driver was arrested for a DWI and taken to county jail. The force of the impact completely destroyed our clients’ vehicle and caused them severe injuries. Two of the passengers were airlifted via life flight to the hospital. R.L. and his family were in very bad shape fortunately the attorneys swiftly began working on their case. The attorneys were successful in securing the following settlement:
- Gross Recovery: $300,000.00 (policy limits)
- Attorney’s Fees: $100,000.00
- Attorneys Expenses: $7,115.55
- Client Gross Recovery: $192,884.45
▸ Auto Collision with Police Vehicle - $257,500.00
A.M. and G.M. lost their daughter in a collision involving an officer who was speeding in violation of the law. This same collision resulted in the death of another female passenger. The attorneys at the Rubin Law Firm pursued a legal claim against the City and A.M.’s personal UIM policy and worked with the attorneys representing the other passenger to obtain available limits.
- Gross Recovery: $257,500.00 (policy limits after apportionment)
- Attorney’s Fees: $77,250.00
- Attorneys Expenses: $6,423.52
- Client Gross Recovery: $173,826.48
▸ Wrongful Death - $203,895.81
In 2011, C.M.’s spouse died after a collision in Bastrop county when a truck negligently passed in a no-passing zone. During this difficult time, the Rubin Law Firm provided guidance and compassion throughout C.M’s legal claim and obtained policy limits and death benefits for C.M. and her family.
- Gross Recovery: $203,895.81 (combined policy limits and benefits)
- Attorney’s Fees: $58,110.30 - reduced to assist family.
- Attorneys Expenses: Waived all expenses in order to give clients a greater recovery.
- Client Gross Recovery: $145,785.51
▸ Cab Driver Negligence - $100,000.00
Our client, T.W. was involved in a collision caused by a cab driver who unsafely crossed into T.W.’s lane. As a result of the collision, T.W.’s vehicle ran into a utility pole and he suffered severe injuries requiring surgery. T.W. was initially represented by another law firm who dropped his case when the cab company denied liability for the collision. T.W. then hired the Rubin Law Firm. The cab company’s position was based on the statement of the sole witness to the accident (and passenger in the cab) who stated that it was T.W. who was in the wrong lane. After a thorough cross-examination in deposition, the witness realized that it was the cab driver who had been in the wrong, not T.W., and completely changed his testimony. The cab company immediately settled the case:
- Gross Recovery: $100,000.00
- Attorneys Fee: $40,000.00
- Attorneys Expenses: $3,791.77
- Client Gross Recovery: $56,208.23
▸ Rear ended by speeding Truck - $100,000.00
In 2011,T.C. was sitting in traffic on FM 620 when a large GMC truck crashed into the back of her vehicle. The driver of the truck was operating at an excessive speed and crushed T.C.’s smaller vehicle. Immediately following the collision, T.C. was transported from the scene via EMS to the emergency room. T.C.’s suffered several injuries and had to undergo surgery. The attorneys at the Rubin Law Firm secured the following settlement:
- Gross Recovery: $100,000.00
- Attorneys Fee: $40,000.00
- Attorneys Expenses: $1,814.89
- Client Gross Recovery: $58,185.11
▸ T-bone Collision - $75,000.00
L.M. was driving home one day along Convict Hill Road in Austin, Travis County, Texas. As he approached the intersection of Convict Hill Road and Brush Country Road, the traffic light controlling his lane of travel was green. At the moment L.M. entered the intersection, a vehicle turned directly into his path and caused a T-Bone collision. As a result of the collision, L.M. broke his knee and had surgery to correct the damage. When L.M. presented his claim and medical bills to the insurance company for the driver that pulled out in front of him, the insurance company rejected his claim, and took the position that their insured had a protected green arrow.
L.M. didn’t know what to do. He was unable to sleep, work, or perform his normal everyday activities and the insurance company was giving him the run-a-round. L.M. decided to hire a lawyer to represent him. After visiting with different law firms, L.M. selected us to represent him because it was important to have each of his questions, phone calls, and emails answered directly by his lawyer. In the end, we were able to prove L.M.’s case and achieve his goals.
- Gross Recovery: $75,000.00
- Attorneys Fee: $25,000.00
- Attorneys Expenses: $2,856.33
- Client Gross Recovery: $47,143.67
▸ Improper left turn - T-bone collision - $62,000.00 & $20,000.00
Our clients, E.M. and J.T. were traveling on Highway 21 in Bastrop when a driver of a Ford truck performed a dangerous and improper left turn in front of E.M. and J.T. The other party admitted fault for the collision and luckily E.M. and J.T. were fortunate to survive. Post the collision, E.M. and J.T. began experiencing pain and upon examination, it was revealed that they suffered severe injuries that required multiple medical treatments. E.M. and J.T. turned to the Rubin Law Firm to represent them and help secure a fair settlement:
- E.M.
- Gross Recovery: $62,000.00
- Attorneys Fee: $20,666.67
- Attorneys Expenses: $224.07
- Client Gross Recovery: $41,109.26
- J.T
- Gross Recovery: $20,000.00
- Attorneys Fee: $6,666,67
- Attorneys Expenses: $224.07
- Client Gross Recovery: $13,109.26
▸ Failure to yield Collision - $50,000.00
Our client, M.M and her child were “T-Boned” at a high speed by a vehicle that failed to yield the right of way. Immediately after impact, M.M. was disoriented and in extreme pain. M.M. was transported by EMS for emergency care. M.M. sustained several injuries that required medical treatment and physical therapy. The Rubin Law Firm was attentive and diligent on M.M.’s case. The attorneys successfully secured the following settlement:
- M.M
- Gross Recovery: $50,000.00
- Attorneys Fee: $15,001.67 (reduced)
- Attorneys Expenses: $1,462.26
- Client Gross Recovery: $33,536.07
▸ Pedestrian/Auto Accident - $50,000.00
In 2011, an intoxicated driver was operating a Dodge pickup truck and ran over E.M. in an alley. The driver was subsequently arrested at his home. E.M suffered serious bodily injuries such as broken ribs, punctured lung and kidney, and two fractured vertebra among the several injuries sustained. The attorneys handled all the negotiations and successfully recovered the negligent individual’s insurance policy limits.
- Gross Recovery: $50,000.00 (policy limits)
- Attorney’s Fees: $16,666.67
- Attorneys Expenses: $410.34
- Client Gross Recovery: $32,922.99
▸ Driver Inattention and Unsafe Turn - $50,000.00
Our client, M.D. was hit on her front-passenger side by a inattentive driver. M.D. was traveling eastbound when another vehicle pulled out from a parking lot into traffic. Although M.D took evasive action to avoid the collision, the other party continued onto the road and hit D.M.’s vehicle. The injuries M.D. sustained in the collision caused her severe pain, discomfort, impairment and mental anguish. The attorneys at the Rubin Law Firm were successful in securing the following settlement:
- Gross Recovery: $50,000.00
- Attorneys Fee: $20,000.00
- Attorneys Expenses: $5,804.46
- Client Gross Recovery: $24,195.54