Trial Team: First Chair: James Sung Second Chair: Josh Alexander

Location: Dallas, Texas

Total Verdict: $434,754.35

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Witherite Law Group is proud to announce a result on behalf of a client who suffered life altering injuries from a commercial wreck. Attorney James Sung secured a $434,754.35 verdict where the top pretrial offer was only $10,000 for more than three years.

This outcome reflects our firm’s commitment to taking cases to trial when insurance companies refuse to treat injured people fairly.

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Case Overview

The wreck occurred in August 2023 when our client’s vehicle was struck on the driver’s side by a pickup truck that drove straight from a left-turn-only lane. Although property damage appeared minimal, both doors were jammed shut and required full replacement, a clear sign of the force involved.

Our client sustained significant neck, back, and head injuries, resulting in extensive treatment, ongoing symptoms, and the need for future medical care.

Despite this, the defense insisted the wreck was “low impact,” challenged the seriousness of the injuries, and maintained a $10,000 offer for years.

We took the case to trial.

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Pre‑Trial Hearing

Prior to trial, our team secured key rules that strengthened our client’s position:

  • Defendant had no objections to pre-admission of all of Plaintiff’s 41 trial exhibits.
  • The corporate representative for the opposing party was barred from testifying for failing to obey a prior court order.
  • The driver did not appear, leaving the defense unable to present liability evidence.

These rulings allowed the trial to proceed with the focus squarely on our client’s injuries and damages.

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Plaintiff’s Case

Medical Testimony

The first witness, a treating medical expert, provided compelling video deposition testimony detailing:

  • Serious back injuries
  • Prior pain‑management treatment
  • The need for ongoing medical care
  • Clear medical causation linking the wreck to the client’s continuing pain and limitations

Defense counsel did not attend the deposition, resulting in no cross examination.

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Client Testimony

Our client testified with honesty and strength, explaining:

  • How the crash occurred
  • The immediate pain and fear she experienced
  • How the injuries have affected her life for more than 900 days
  • The ongoing limitations she still battles daily

Her description of the impact, “like being hit by a bulldozer”, resonated deeply.

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Future Damages Testimony

A certified life‑care planner presented unrebutted testimony detailing:

  • $71,188 in future interventional pain management needs
  • $46,800 in future conservative care (chiropractic treatment)

Again, the defense did not appear for this deposition, leaving all testimony unrebutted.

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Closing Arguments

Our team delivered a focused, persuasive closing:

  • Emphasizing causation
  • Highlighting each category of damage
  • Showing the jury the long-term impact on daily life
  • Underscoring the unfairness of the defense’s position

The defense argued the case was “low impact” and sought only past medical expenses, asking for $136,007.35 and zero for anything else.

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The Verdict: $434,754.35

The jury delivered a strong and just verdict:

  • Past Medical: $136,766.35
  • Future Medical & Care: $117,988.00
  • Additional Damages: Significant recognition of pain, suffering, and limitations

Total: $434,754.35 More than 40 times the prior to trial settlement offer.

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Team Acknowledgment

Verdicts like this are built on teamwork. Special thanks to:

  • The trial team for their outstanding preparation and courtroom execution
  • The CRASH Media Production and Rapid Response team
  • John Nohinek, Tiffany Liber, and Rachel L. Wright and the Dallas office staff for full support during trial week

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Our Commitment

This case is a reminder of why Witherite Law Group fights, because people deserve better than low offers and dismissive insurance tactics. When accountability is refused, we put people first.

Expertise Matters. You Matter.

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