09/18/2026
They said she should have hit the dog.
Please join us in congratulating attorneys Lance Kimbro, Nicolas Cruz, and Mike Murray, along with their team, on securing a $950,000 settlement for our client.
Our client did what any careful driver would do: she slowed down when a dog ran into the road. Seconds later, a commercial crane truck slammed into the back of her vehicle. The impact crushed the rear of her car, deployed the curtain airbag, and left her with serious injuries. Her doctors ultimately recommended a two-level artificial disc replacement.
Instead of taking responsibility, the defense blamed her for braking. Their argument was that hitting the dog would have been the "safer alternative." They also disputed whether the crash caused her injuries, and they pushed their accident reconstruction expert to offer opinions on medical causation.
Our team pushed back on every front. They deposed the truck driver and the investigating officer, developed the physical and medical evidence, retained our own experts, and got the case ready for trial. Faced with that record, the defense agreed to resolve the case, and our client can now focus on her recovery.
When the defense tries to blame the person who was hurt, preparation is the answer. This result shows what happens when you keep pushing, keep preparing, and refuse to let the defense set the value of your client's case.
Kudos to everyone involved!
