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Jibraeel “Jib” Zaidi
EDUCATION
- University of Texas at Austin – Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Philosophy, Dean’s List - 2011
- The SMU Dedman School of Law – Juris Doctorate cum laude - 2015
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Texas State Bar Association
- Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Federal District of Texas
- Georgia State Bar Association
- Missouri State Bar Association
Associations
AWARDS
- Forbes Top Ten Best Truck Accident Lawyers, Dallas - 2024
- 2023 Super Lawyers Top 40 under 40
- 2023 AMLI Top 100 Verdicts
- Super Lawyers Rising Star - 2023, 2024
- Texas Monthly Rising Stars - 2023
- 2019 Top 100 Jury Verdicts Personal Injury - Texas
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 - 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- Amercian Institute of Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 - 2020
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
- Dallas Trial Lawyers Association (Executive Committee Chair)
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- National Order of the Barristers
- Texas Bar Association
- Dallas Bar Association.
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- SMU Dedman School of Law ABA Arbitration Team, Co-coach
- Taiwan-US Alliance, Program Ambassador
- ABOTA - American Board of Trial Advocates
In the media
Jib Zaidi - Personal Injury, Truck Wreck and Car Accident Lawyer in Dallas, Texas
Jib Zaidi is a tenacious advocate and one of the firm's leading litigators. He developed his passion for advocacy by volunteering through the Tri-County Teen Court program where he both prosecuted and defended misdemeanor crimes. Jib attended the University of Texas at Austin where he majored in both Economics and Philosophy and graduated as a Dean's List scholar. At the SMU Dedman School of Law Jib focused on advocacy and was admitted into the prestigious Order of the Barristers before graduating cum laude in 2015. Since then, Jib has devoted his practice to helping families get justice. His practice focuses primarily on personal injury, but Jib has also handled cases involving landlord-tenant disputes, dram-shop liability, broker liability, and civil fraud. Jib's commitment to the profession is further exemplified by his membership in the Dallas Trial Lawyer's Association where he sits as a Director and as a Chair for the Executive Committee. Jib's professional accolades include: Super Lawyers Rising Star, National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, American Institute of Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, Texas Monthly Rising Star, and Forbes Top Ten Best Truck Accident Lawyers (Dallas). In both 2019 and 2023 Jib was recognized for achieving one of the Top 100 verdicts for the year by AMLI and TopVerdict.com. Jib is licensed to practice in Texas, Georgia, and Missouri.
IN THE MEDIA: VERDICT WIN: $18.7 MILLION VERDICT FOR BRYAN WILLIAMS | Witherite Law Group
$18,700,000.00
Our client, 22, was catastrophically injured by a drunk driver leaving Whiskey Garden in Fort Worth. Despite overwhelming evidence, the defendant denied responsibility. Jury awarded $18.7M. Amount paid to client: TBD
$2,500,000.00
Our client was traveling north on Colonial Ave. when the defendant failed to yield at a stop sign, colliding with the left side of our client’s vehicle. The defendant’s vehicle overturned, partially landing on our client’s car. Our firm represented the client to pursue compensation for injuries and damages. $1,157,451.10 was paid to client.
$1,995,000.00
Our client was outside their 18-wheeler pumping gas at a station on I-45 when the defendant, also driving an 18-wheeler, backed into the client's vehicle, causing it to pinch the client. The incident resulted in bodily injuries, and our firm represented the client to pursue compensation for the damages. $741,746.22 was paid to client.
$1,501,820.00
Our client was traveling west on Church St when they entered the intersection with a green light. The defendant, traveling north on Leonard, failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with our client’s vehicle. Our firm provided legal support to pursue compensation for the client’s injuries and damages. $902,987.05 was paid to client.
$1,424,650.10
Our client was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler while merging onto 408, pushing them downhill into trees and sustained severe bodily injuries, requiring emergency transport. Our firm took legal action to secure fair compensation for their injuries and support their full recovery. $700,171.95 was paid to client.
$1,052,143.04
While driving westbound on I-20 in heavy rain, our client hydroplaned, crashed into the wall, and became disabled. A Lyft driver, traveling behind, also lost control, hydroplaned, and struck both the client and the wall. We provided legal assistance to secure compensation for the client's injuries and damages. $368,008.42 was paid to client.
$1,050,000.00
Our client, a bus passenger, was injured in a chain-reaction crash after the defendant rear-ended a stopped bus. Legal support helped pursue compensation for recovery. Amount paid to client: $164,695.40
$1,050,000.00
Our client was sleeping on a bus when it was rearended, causing her to fly forward and sustain severe injuries to her neck, shoulder and low back. Through our persistence we were able to show bad faith on the part of the insurance company and recover over 10x the insurance policy limits. Our client recovered $225,582.45.
$1,011,110.05
Our client, traveling north on I-35, was struck on the passenger side by a road sweeper that crossed into their lane. The defendant initially blamed our client, but passengers in the defendant's vehicle supported our client’s account. Our firm worked to ensure fair resolution and compensation for our client. $472,411.70 was paid to client.
$1,005,003.00
Our client suffered a traumatic brain injury when rear-ended by an 18-wheeler while exiting I-20 onto S Cockrell Hill Rd, causing their vehicle to hit another truck. Our firm secured compensation and care for our client. $458,447.67 was paid to client.
$1,000,000.00
Our client was driving south on I-45 when an 18-wheeler veered into their lane, causing a collision. They lost control, hit a light pole, and the vehicle flipped onto the driver’s side. $174,670.49 was paid to client.
$1,000,000.00
An 18-wheeler highway lane change led to a rollover crash. We were able to track down an eyewitness with dashcam footage to prove liability and hold the trucking company responsible. $279,945.13 was paid to the clients.
$996,915.25
Our client was sideswiped by a speeding sedan on a busy highway, suffering a shoulder injury. We held the reckless driver accountable and obtained compensation for treatment, lost wages, and peace of mind. $345,000.00 was paid to client
$986,518.10
Our client was driving on the I-35 Tollway when an 18-wheeler attempted to merge into their lane, sideswiping their vehicle and forcing it into the median. Our firm provided legal support to pursue compensation for the damages and injuries the client sustained in the accident. $463,870.71 was paid to client.
$880,000.00
Our client was traveling on Buckner in the right lane when a Family Dollar 18-wheeler in the middle lane, speeding, attempted to turn without signaling and collided with our client’s vehicle. Our firm provided legal assistance to pursue compensation for damages and injuries. $210,660.89 was paid to client.
$800,000.00
Client was traveling west on Hwy 30 in the far right lane when the defendant, in the left lane, swerved into their lane. Despite honking and attempting to move, the defendant struck the driver's side. Our firm was hired to secure compensation for injuries and damages. $244,696.00 was paid to client.
$765,000.00
Our client was seriously injured when she attempted to stop her vehicle from being towed and the tow operator ran over her. We recovered from both the towing company and the apartment complex where she was parked. $291,128.25 was paid to the client.
$750,000.00
An 18-wheeler highway lane change led to a hard impact to our client, sending her spinning on the highway. Through our investigation we proved that our client was visible to the 18-wheeler, overcoming the company's argument that she was driving "in his blind spot." $364,801.35 was paid to our client.
$741,384.45
Our client, a CMV driver, was inspecting his trailer on the shoulder when a hay bale hanging off a passing truck struck him, causing a severe neck injury that required a 4-level fusion. $166,959.47 was paid to our client.
$660,000.00
Our client, driving northbound on I-35 in the middle lane, was sideswiped by the defendant, an 18-wheeler driver attempting to switch lanes from the fast lane. Our firm was hired to provide legal support in pursuing compensation for the injuries and damages sustained in the accident. $228,480.51 was paid to client.
$630,000.00
Our client was driving south on I-45 when an 18-wheeler veered into their lane, causing a collision. They lost control, hit a light pole, and the vehicle flipped onto the driver’s side. $174,670.49 was paid to client.
$600,000.00
A box truck made two lane changes, forcing our client off-road to avoid a disabled vehicle. She crashed into the truck and barrier wall, later requiring a cervical laminectomy. Amount paid to client: $225,000.00
$577,525.00
Our client was driving on IH45 NB when a vehicle crossed into their lane, then reversed. Our client slowed down but was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler. Our firm was hired to address the client's injuries and damages sustain from the collision. $125,498.65 was paid to client.
$575,000.00
Our client was traveling on the Access road and defendant ran a red light and t-boned our client on the passenger side pushing him into a guard rail. Our firm was hired to hold the reckless driver accountable. $215,831.64 was paid to client.
$550,000.00
Our client was traveling north on Rufe Snow Drive when the defendant, an unknown commercial vehicle, exited a Kroger parking lot unsafely, crossing six lanes and colliding with our client. Our firm provided legal support to hold the reckless driver accountable. $197,950.77 was paid to client.
$500,000.00
Our client was going through a green light when the defendant ran a red light and t-boned our client's vehicle on the right side. The vehicle was severely damaged and towed. Arlington PD responded. Our firm was hired to hold the reckless driver accountable for damages and injuries caused. $177,695.92 was paid to client.
$500,000.00
Plaintiff was traveling south on Teasley Lane when defendant failed to yield from Kroger's parking lot, causing a collision. The defendant's vehicle rolled over, and plaintiff's car hit a parked vehicle. Our firm secured compensation for injuries and damages sustained. $194,302.16 was paid to client.
$450,000.00
Our client was rear-ended by a tow truck driver who was distracted and adjusting his dashcam at the time of the crash. $166,509.95 was paid to client.
$400,000.00
Our client was struck by a fatigued truck driver who veered off I-20 into the shoulder, colliding with parked trailers. Driver admitted distraction and failed to control speed. Amount paid to client: TBD
$360,000.00
Our client, driving an 18-wheeler, was rear-ended while stopped at a complete stop at Port America Pl. in Grapevine, TX. Legal representation was provided to secure compensation for the damages and injuries sustained in the collision. $83,506.97 was paid to client.
$360,000.00
Our client was stopped at a red light when the defendant rear-ended her, propelling her into the vehicle in front of her. Our firm was hired to address injuries and damages sustained from the wreck. $123,289.83 was paid to client.
$350,000.00
Our client was traveling southbound on I-20 when the defendant failed to control their speed, making an unsafe lane change that resulted in clipping the rear driver’s side of our client’s vehicle. Our client sustained injuries and was legally assisted in securing compensation for medical costs and damages from the wreck. $55,223.94 was paid to client.
$302,500.00
Our client was stopped on I-30 due to traffic when the defendant failed to control their speed and rear-ended our client, pushing them into the vehicle in front. Our firm secured compensation for damages and injuries sustained in the wreck. $123,792.97 was paid to client.
$300,000.00
Our client was traveling eastbound on I-20 heading to a funeral when traffic came to a stop. The defendant, driving an 18-wheeler, failed to pay attention and rear-ended our client, causing them to rear-end the car in front. Our firm provided legal services to pursue compensation for the client’s injuries. $109,854.41 was paid to client.
$300,000.00
Our client was behind an 18-wheeler when the driver made an illegal U-turn, causing our client to collide with the rear end of the trailer. Legal assistance was provided to pursue compensation for damages and injuries resulting from the unsafe maneuver. $70,816.34 was paid to client.
$297,769.76
Our client stopped at a stop sign when the defendant, who was reversing, struck the driver’s side quarter panel of our client’s vehicle, tearing it off. Our firm provided legal services to pursue compensation for the damages and injuries resulting from the collision. $113,438.28 was paid to client.
$264,000.00
Our client was struck by a TNT Rail train while driving an 18-wheeler. Discovery revealed multiple safety violations, leading to a strong case outcome. $98, 813.86 was paid to client.
$244,696.00
In a 2016 collision with a flatbed truck, our client suffered neck, shoulder, and back injuries, requiring surgery. Despite challenges, including a subsequent accident and a defense with numerous expert witnesses, our legal team successfully proved causation, secured a favorable verdict, and upheld the decision through the Texas Supreme Court.
