$10,000,000 Settlement

Case Overview

This case involved a brutal and totally unprovoked attack at a bus station in Dallas, Texas. Our client was waiting for a bus within the bus line’s waiting area when another passenger suddenly stabbed him multiple times in the torso and head. The attack nearly killed our client. He required massive emergency treatment including 46 units of blood. He spent six weeks in the hospital and needed multiple surgeries and lifelong follow-up care.

Legal Strategy

Our legal team embarked on a thorough and strategic approach to secure justice for our client:

• We uncovered evidence that the bus line had refused multiple requests for additional security. We also proved that the knife used in the attack was far larger than allowed by bus line rules. This meant that if the company had enforced its own rules, the attacker never would have had that knife in the controlled facility.
• We obtained and reviewed extensive hospital records, surgical reports, and blood‑transfusion documentation to establish the full extent of the injuries and medical intervention.
• We retained top medical and psychiatric experts to evaluate the long‑term prognosis, future care needs, and emotional trauma stemming from the attack.
• We investigated the circumstances around the incident and the defendant’s duty to provide safe conditions—showing how our client’s assault was foreseeable given prior incidents and inadequate security oversight.
• We prepared compelling liability and damages presentations that highlighted the severity of the assault, the negligent failure to protect, and the long‑term consequences our client would face.
• Engaging in vigorous negotiation and leveraging the strength of our evidence package, we held the defendant accountable and secured meaningful compensation.

Settlement Outcome

Through progressive advocacy, strategic negotiation, and preparation for trial, we achieved a $10,000,000 settlement for our client. This result ensures that our client will receive the financial resources necessary to cover past and future medical care, rehabilitation, emotional support services, and long‑term stability. The settlement appropriately reflects both the severity of the harm and the defendant’s failure to meet their safety responsibilities.

Why This Matters

This case underscores our firm’s unwavering commitment to clients who suffer life‑altering injuries. It illustrates several vital points:

• Companies and operators must maintain robust safety measures to protect individuals from foreseeable violent assaults.
• When those obligations are neglected and severe harm ensues, legal recourse can deliver transformational outcomes.
• Experienced representation, thorough investigation, and relentless advocacy make the difference in high‑stakes, complex injury matters.
• At every step, we kept our client informed, empowered, and supported—holding fast to our core values of compassion, integrity, and relentless pursuit of justice.