Results for Clients
Premises Liability at Apartment Complex
$3,800,000
- Client sustained severe injuries that required multiple surgeries and suffered from life long impairments
- While climbing up stairs to a unit, a step collapsed and caused client to fall several feet
- After a lawsuit was filed against multiple parties, MFG discovered the owners of the complex and property management company knew several stairs needed to be replaced prior to client’s fall
- After engineer reports were produced and multiple depositions, MFG obtained a favorable settlement.
Construction Zone Car Collision with Heavy Earth Moving Equipment
$3,000,000
- Client was traveling at night when truck driver and heavy equipment operator did not erect proper signage and lighting near work zone
- Client struck heavy equipment at high rate of speed and suffered life threatening injuries requiring multiple surgeries
- MFG discovered in lawsuit the heavy equipment operator was not properly trained on how to operate heavy equipment
- Construction/trucking company, truck driver, and heavy equipment operator did not follow traffic laws, OSHA laws, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSA)
- Construction/trucking company violated its own company policies
- After several expert depositions, MFG obtained a successful settlement.
Trucking Settlement
$2,100,000
- Client suffered severe injuries that required multiple surgeries
- Truck driver and trucking company were from a foreign country
- Truck driver claimed to not have seen client’s vehicle
- After wreck truck driver fled back to his home country
- Shortly after wreck, trucking company changed their company name
- By using international law, MFG managed to litigate client’s case against the truck driver and trucking company
- MFG discovered the foreign trucking company violated United States law and failed to properly hire, retain, train, and supervise its truck drivers
- MFG managed to obtain a favorable settlement prior to trial.
Trucking Settlement
$1,950,000
- Client suffered severe injuries that required multiple surgeries
- Client was in the scope of employment in company vehicle when it became disabled on a highway
- Investigating officer said client was at fault for wreck
- Truck driver did not wear his required corrective lenses and was using his phone at time of wreck
- Trucking company had a no cell phone policy but knew truck driver was using phone while driving
- Trucking company knew truck driver violated Federal law by not logging required on duty hours prior to wreck
- After expert depositions, MFG obtained a favorable settlement.
Auto-Pedestrian Collision involving 18-Wheeler
$775,000
- Client suffered life threatening injuries while walking near a roadway at night
- Liability was disputed as driver claimed to not see client before impact
- Trucking company violated multiple laws as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration immediately before impact
- Truck driver was over his permitted hours of service and operated a tractor-trailer while severely fatigued
- Trucking company had a history of violations pursuant to Federal Regulations (FMCSA)
- After a lawsuit was filed, MFG obtained a favorable settlement despite the contributory negligence argument.
Car Crash
$450,000
- Client was severely injured in a multiple car collision caused by a company vehicle
- Client obtained necessary surgery due to severe collision
- MFG filed a lawsuit and discovered driver violated multiple company policies that contributed to collision
- Case successfully settled prior to trial.
Premises Liability at Store
$350,000
- Client was severely injured from a slip and fall on company grounds
- Client became a surgical candidate due to slip and fall
- After a lawsuit was filed, MFG discovered the company employees created a hazardous condition
- Company employees did not receive proper training and supervision
- Company negligently retained employees after multiple reprimands prior to client’s slip and fall
- Case successfully settled prior to trial
Trucking Accidents
It can be difficult to receive just compensation after being hit by a commercial vehicle. Miguel Garza has experience battling big companies for his clients.
Car Accidents
We understand just how disruptive a car wreck can be. Miguel Garza takes on insurance companies to get clients’ lives back to normal as soon as possible.
Construction Accidents
Everyone deserves the right to work in a safe environment. If you’ve been injured on the job, contact Miguel Garza so he can help make things right.
Motorcycle Accidents
People riding motorcycles can be more susceptible to serious injuries. That doesn’t mean you should be left with the bill. Miguel Garza will ensure your bills are covered.
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists
Insurance exists to protect you and your car in the case of an accident. Miguel Garza can help you navigate claims when going up against uninsured or underinsured drivers.
Wrongful Death
When the worst happens, Miguel Garza is here for you. You deserve justice for not only the wages lost with your loved one’s life, but also the loss of companionship..
Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclists deserve the same amount of respect and safety as others on the road. If you’ve been injured by a motorist, Miguel Garza will hold the responsible party accountable.
Distracted Driving
Distractions can take on many forms, but texting while driving is on the rise. Everyone should pay attention to the road, and Miguel Garza can hold drivers responsible for their actions.
Spinal/Brain Injuries
Injuries to the spinal cord and brain can be serious and require ongoing care. Miguel Garza will help ensure that you and your loved ones get back on the road to recover as soon as possible.
Miguel Garza has law in his blood.
Growing up in McAllen, Texas, and having uncles who served as judges enabled Miguel to observe the court and attend hearings from a young age. Watching trials play out — and seeing how the lawyers helped their clients receive justice — inspired Miguel to pursue a law career himself. He earned a BA in political science from the University of Texas San Antonio and entered Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston after a year working as a paralegal in Austin. Miguel’s parents instilled in him an extremely strong work ethic and compassion for those who experience unfortunate and unexpected events that life may throw at them. He learned what it means to “hustle” and work hard for what you want at a young age by working at his father’s business. Miguel’s mother is a registered nurse of over 40 years who held jobs as a school nurse, working graveyard shifts in emergency rooms at hospitals, and everything in between. Miguel remembers some of the tragic stories his mother revealed while on the job as a nurse — from drunk driving accidents to deadly shootings. The physical and mental strain of such events can take a toll not only on the injured individuals, but also on their families.
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Miguel Garza has become known as an attorney who other attorneys turn to in difficult cases. He can also help with the following situations.
DWI
Contracts
Real Estate
Product Liability
What to do if you've been in an accident
Truck drivers can be overworked, tired, and distracted, but that does not mean that you should bear the brunt of the cost when hit by an 18-wheeler. After you call 9-1-1 to document the accident and obtain medical assistance, reach out to an attorney. Miguel Garza has gone up against big companies to make sure that his clients receive the help they need and deserve after being involved in a trucking accident.
After a wreck, stay at the scene, and call the police — no matter how minor the accident might seem. If you are able, take photos to document the damage and any injuries you might have. Seek medical care for your injuries as soon as possible. Contact your insurance company to report the accident. Touch base with a firm like MFGarza Law Firm that has plenty of experience addressing car crashes to ensure you are justly compensated.
First and foremost, seek medical attention. Your health and wellbeing should be your priority. After you are safe, contact an attorney. Compensation for injuries suffered at construction sites can be notoriously difficult to obtain. An experienced professional like Miguel Garza can successfully navigate the twists and turns of worker’s compensation and other corporate hurdles to help you recover.
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MFGarza Law Firm, PLLC is dedicated to winning justice for clients in need. If you have been injured, we are here to help. Contact us today.
