Houston Case Results

Mukerji Law Firm represented a client who was a passenger in a worksite transport vehicle at the Port of Houston. The driver of the vehicle failed to obey a stop-and-go signal and collided with an 18-wheeler.

The client suffered serious neck and back injuries as a result of the crash, ultimately requiring two surgical procedures. Mukerji Law Firm thoroughly investigated the incident and built a strong case on the client’s behalf. Their efforts resulted in an $810,000 settlement to support the client’s recovery and medical needs.

Case Settled for $810,000

Mukerji Law Firm represented a client who was eight months pregnant when the front end of her vehicle was struck by an 18-wheeler that backed up without proper safety precautions. After the collision, the truck driver attempted to flee the scene. He eventually was stopped and acknowledged the crash.

As a result of the incident, the client sustained neck and back injuries. Fortunately, her unborn child was unharmed. Mukerji Law Firm acted quickly to investigate the case and pursue justice. Through determined legal advocacy, the firm secured a $322,500 settlement to support the client’s recovery and hold the responsible party accountable.

Case Settled for $322,500

Mukerji Law Firm represented a client who was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler that failed to control its speed. The impact caused the client to suffer serious neck and back injuries, which ultimately required surgical intervention.

Mukerji Law Firm conducted a thorough investigation and held the trucking company accountable. The firm secured a $700,000 settlement to compensate the client for his injuries, medical treatment, and recovery.

Case Settled for $700,000

Our client was performing exterior construction work, installing Hardie panel siding from an elevated boom lift. During the job, a commercial box truck attempted to exit the construction site. The driver, unaware of the height of his vehicle in relation to the extended boom lift, tried to drive underneath it.
The truck struck the boom lift with the front passenger side of its cargo area, causing a violent jolt while our client was elevated in the air.

As a result, he sustained serious injuries to his neck, back, and right ankle, which later required surgical treatment. The truck driver attempted to leave the scene following the incident, but Mukerji Law Firm quickly stepped in to investigate and build a strong case. Through determined legal advocacy, we secured a $750,000 settlement to compensate our client for his injuries and recovery needs.

Case Settled for $750,000

Mukerji Law Firm represented a client who was injured in a collision caused by a negligent 18-wheeler driver who failed to maintain a safe speed. In a reckless attempt to avoid striking the vehicle ahead, the truck driver made an unsafe lane change, colliding with the client’s vehicle. As a result, the client sustained significant neck and back injuries that required extensive medical treatment.

Mukerji Law Firm fought aggressively to hold the trucking company accountable. Through strategic negotiation and thorough case preparation, the firm secured a $280,000 settlement to support the client’s recovery and help them move forward.

Case Settled for $280,000

In 2025, Mukerji Law Firm represented a client who was struck on the passenger side by an 18-wheeler truck while exiting a local mall. The trucking company’s insurance provider initially denied responsibility, and the police report incorrectly placed fault on the client. Evidence suggested that the truck driver had been coached prior to giving their statement.

The client experienced ongoing neck and back pain that significantly disrupted their daily life and sought legal assistance from Mukerji Law Firm. The firm promptly filed a lawsuit and successfully challenged the original liability finding. As a result, Mukerji Law Firm secured a $170,000 settlement, ensuring the client received the compensation they deserved.

Case Settled for $170,000

Attorneys Sam Mukerji and Winfield Williams settled a case for a young client who sustained Catastrophic Injuries after being struck by a defendant driver that ran a red light. The impact from the wreck caused client's vehicle to slide into a metal crosswalk, gas station sign, and finally striking a telephone pole that had the client pinned against the pole where a rod was lodged into client's body, nearly killing the client. This traumatic experience caused physical and mental anguish, permanent, and life-altering consequences that negatively impacted the client's life. The relentless fight to bring justice for the client resulted in a final settlement offer of $2,000,000 in 2024.

Case Settled for $2,000,000

In 2022, Mukerji Law Firm team successfully settled a case for $825,000 involving a client while at work, dug into the ground to install an internet line, when he hit a live wire and was electrocuted. The incident caused him to fall backwards and sustain serious injuries including his neck, head, and back. After a long battle against the home builders and large energy company, Mukerji Law Firm was able to recover and settle the case for $825,000 for the client.

Case Settled for $825,000

in 2021, Mukerji Law Firm team successfully recovered $395,000 on a complex case where a semi-truck made an unsafe lane change and struck a young male client's vehicle. The injuries sustained resulted in the client to need back surgery. Despite the defendant driver, their employer, and the insurance company denying responsibility for the collision, the case was settled ensuring the client received the compensation that he deserved.

Case Settled for $395,000

Attorney Sam Mukerji successfully represented a husband and wife after the husband sustained severe injuries in a pedestrian-automobile accident involving a locally-owned garbage truck. Our client, a laborer, was airlifted from the scene and required eight surgeries on his leg over several months, along with an additional surgery on his back. The wife also pursued a loss of consortium claim due to the significant impact of her husband’s injuries on their relationship. In preparation for trial, over 25 depositions were conducted before the case settled for $2.5 million in 2018.

Case Settled for $2,500,000

Attorney Sam Mukerji successfully settled a case for a client who was rear-ended at 15 miles per hour on the I-10 freeway in Houston, Texas. The client, on her way home from work, had come to a complete stop due to heavy rush hour traffic. Despite this, the defendant failed to maintain a proper lookout and control his speed, crashing his pickup truck into the rear of the plaintiff’s vehicle. The impact caused severe neck and back injuries, ultimately requiring both neck and lower back surgeries. The case involved extensive legal work, including over 25 depositions and multiple mediations, before reaching a resolution.

Case Settled for $1,875,000

In October 2014, Houston-based child injury attorney Sam K. Mukerji, alongside his former law partner, successfully won a premises liability case against Pump It Up of The Woodlands. The case involved a 9-year-old boy who suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling from an inflatable bounce house. The boy and his brother were playing in an unsupervised area when, as the brother climbed down, the change in balance caused the boy to fall 7 feet onto the concrete below. The jury found Pump It Up negligent, awarding $1.3 million in compensation to the boy’s family for the injury.

Case Won for $1,300,000

In 2020, Attorney Sam Mukerji secured a $1,000,000 settlement on behalf of a commercial truck driver who was seriously injured while traveling to Dallas during the early morning hours.
The accident occurred on I-45 North when the defendant commercial vehicle driver, who had fallen asleep at the wheel, crossed the median and obstructed multiple lanes of traffic. The collision that followed left our client with severe injuries, permanently altering his ability to work and perform daily activities. The Mukerji Law Firm fought relentlessly to ensure accountability. The substantial settlement helped provide financial stability for the client’s family and supported his ongoing recovery journey.

Case Settled for $1,000,000

Case Settled for $900,000

Attorney Sam Mukerji successfully settled a case for $800,000 for a client involved in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer in Houston, Texas. The client, operating a tractor without a trailer, was struck when the defendant driver recklessly drove the wrong way on a one-way street to avoid waiting for a nearby train. The impact was so severe that the client's vehicle caught fire. As a result of the crash, the client sustained serious injuries, requiring neck and back surgeries. Despite the complexity of the case, Mukerji Law Firm secured a substantial settlement to aid in the client’s recovery.

Case Settled for $800,000

Attorney Sam Mukerji secured an $800,000 settlement (in “new money,” meaning after all medical bills were paid) for a woman who tragically lost her pinky on her dominant hand in a workplace accident involving a meat tenderizer. The lawsuit was filed against her employer, who had been cited by OSHA for gross violations. The case argued that the employer acted with negligence, gross negligence, and recklessness by deliberately removing the safety guard from the meat tenderizer in an attempt to increase profits, putting employees at serious risk.

Case Settled for $800,000

Attorney Sam Mukerji successfully represented a client who was injured due to the negligence of a driver who failed to yield the right of way. The defendant, recently arrived in Houston from Australia, was driving a rental car provided by her husband’s company during their relocation. As she attempted a left turn into a tennis center, she failed to notice our client approaching from the opposite direction. Instead of completing the turn, she stopped her vehicle, blocking both lanes of traffic. In an attempt to avoid a collision, our client swerved to the right and ended up in a ditch. We argued that the defendant was accustomed to driving on the left side of the road in her home country, which contributed to her failure to properly yield and keep a lookout. As a result of the accident, our client, an auto mechanic, required two minor spine surgeries. The case was settled for $560,000.

Case Settled for $560,000

In 2022, Jonathan E. Bleyer, partner at Mukerji Law Firm, secured a $425,000 settlement on behalf of a client injured while working at a well-known Tex-Mex restaurant chain. The client, a loyal employee with more than two years of service, was walking through the kitchen when she slipped and fell. She landed hard on her right knee, then fell backward, striking her head and back on the floor. The incident was witnessed by several coworkers, and she was immediately transported by ambulance for emergency medical treatment.

Mukerji Law Firm conducted a comprehensive investigation, collecting witness accounts and medical evidence to support the claim of unsafe workplace conditions. With strategic legal advocacy, the firm achieved a significant recovery to compensate the client for her medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering.

Case Settled for $425,000

Associate attorneys from Sam K. Mukerji’s previous firm successfully won a workplace injury trial where an employer failed to provide OSHA-required fall protection to an employee. The defendant attempted to avoid responsibility by claiming that the injured worker was an independent contractor, not a full-time employee. Despite the employer’s refusal to take accountability or make any settlement offer before trial, our legal team fought vigorously on behalf of the injured worker. The jury ruled in favor of the plaintiff, and our firm secured a $374,500 verdict, holding the employer accountable for the serious injuries caused by their negligence.

Case Won for $374,500

Attorney Sam Mukerji successfully settled a case for a client who was rear-ended at high speed by a pickup truck driven by the owner of a landscaping company. During the deposition, the defendant admitted to drinking multiple alcoholic beverages at a bar with his wife just minutes before the accident. He also revealed that he was texting a friend at the time of the collision. Our client, an engineer, suffered severe injuries that required a neurosurgeon to recommend spinal surgery to alleviate his pain. The case was settled for $350,000, nearly ten times the client’s past medical bills, ensuring he received the compensation necessary for his recovery.

Case Settled for $350,000

Attorney Sam Mukerji successfully settled a case for a young woman who had sustained serious neck and lower back injuries in a collision with an 18-wheeler. Although her orthopedic surgeon recommended surgery, she was hesitant to undergo the procedures due to her age. Despite her decision to delay surgery, Attorney Mukerji skillfully convinced the 18-wheeler’s insurance company that surgery would be inevitable in the future. Through strategic negotiation, the case was settled at mediation for $215,000, ensuring the client received compensation for her current and future medical needs.

Case Settled for $215,000

Attorneys Sam Mukerji (lead counsel) and Jonathan Bleyer secured a $212,000 verdict ($248,000 including case costs and interest) in early 2018 from the 11th District Court of Harris County, Texas, on behalf of a client injured in a motor vehicle collision with a tractor operating without a trailer. The accident occurred when the tractor made an improper right turn from the center lane, striking our client’s vehicle, which was traveling straight in the right lane. Although the defendant driver, his employer, and their defense attorney admitted fault, they refused to take full responsibility for the severe injuries our client sustained. A neurosurgeon testified at trial that our client would likely need spinal surgery due to the injuries caused by the wreck.

Verdict for Plaintiff for $212,000

Mukerji Law Firm successfully settled a case involving a man who was legally riding his bicycle on a busy street in Houston when he was struck from behind by a commercial van. The impact was so severe that the client's head shattered the van's windshield before hitting the ground. As a result, he suffered a slight loss of vision in one eye. Despite the at-fault driver’s insurance company initially denying full responsibility, the team at Mukerji Law Firm negotiated a settlement of $200,000 during mediation, ensuring the client received the compensation he deserved.

Case Settled for $200,000

Attorneys Jonathan Bleyer and Sam Mukerji secured a $175,000 settlement against a large national retailer for failing to properly maintain its parking lot, creating a hazardous environment for customers. The retailer was sued for leaving a large plant nursery cart unattended in the parking lot during severe winds for several hours. As our client was returning to her vehicle, a strong gust of wind propelled the cart into her, causing her to fall and sustain serious spinal injuries. An orthopedic surgeon later recommended surgery to alleviate her severe pain. The settlement ensured the client received the compensation she needed for her recovery.

Case Settled for $175,000

Attorney Sam Mukerji successfully settled a case for $115,000 involving a woman who was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler. Although she didn’t seek immediate medical attention, she began experiencing pain the next day and sought chiropractic treatment. While the initial treatment provided some relief, the chiropractor suspected a more serious underlying issue and ordered an MRI, which revealed a significant herniated disc in her neck. Following the diagnosis, a recommendation for surgery was made. Despite the complexities of the case, Mukerji Law Firm secured a favorable settlement to cover the client’s medical needs and future care.

Case Settled for $115,000