I was working on a job site and I fell 40 feet and I broke some bones... I was deciding whether I wanted to sue or not, and when my boss didn't pick up the tab, I decided to call an attorney. I called Mike and he got me my check. He's very firm in his decision making. He handles his business. Dealing with this law firm has made me pretty happy. I'm glad that I chose Mike Grossman. If I hadn't decided to sue and went with Mike, I probably wouldn't have gotten anything.

-T. Young
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The Thin Skull Rules in Texas

San Antonio, Texas Accident Injury Attorney Michael Grossman Discusses The Thin Skull Rule

The thin skull rule or the eggshell skull rule is used to hold a defendant liable for a plaintiff’s injuries even if the plaintiff’s injuries were made worse by a pre-existed condition or injury.

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Some people worry that a pre-existing condition that causes them to suffer a high degree of injury in an accident will prevent them from seeking the compensation they need. The thin skull rule prevents this from happening. The defendant is held liable even if he or she did not realize that the victim had a pre-existing condition. In other words, defendants are required to take the plaintiff as they find them. This prevents a defendant from escaping liability simply because the victim had a previous injury. It also prevents employers from avoiding work injury liability by hiring workers who were likely to be hurt due to pre-existing conditions.

For twenty years, our firm has helped people who were seriously injured in a relatively minor accident because of their pre-existing conditions. We are intimately familiar with the thin skull rule and how it applies to personal injury cases in Texas. We can point to numerous previous rulings in which victims were fully compensated for their injuries, despite pre-existing conditions. We know how to work with your medical providers to establish links between your current and pre-existing injuries, and we can make sure that the defendant in your case takes responsibility for the full extent of your injuries. Do not let a pre-existing condition prevent you from receiving the compensation you deserve. If you or a loved one has been hurt due to someone else’s negligence, contact San Antonio injury lawyer Michael Grossman, and let us help you bring those responsible to justice.


Some of Our Most Recent Successful Cases
$125,000.00 Recovery - Automobile Accident (Soft-Tissue Injuries)
Recovery for homemaker injured in car wreck.
Total Recovery:
$125,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$50,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$1,261.00
$180,000.00 Recovery - Automobile Accident (Soft-Tissue Injuries and Labor Complications)
Recovery for pregnant car accident victim who suffered a premature delivery and soft tissue injuries.
Total Recovery:
$180,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$38,333.00
Litigation Expenses:
$138.00
$25,000.00 Recovery - Automobile Accident (Soft-Tissue Injuries)
Recovery for the victim of a car accident.
Total Recovery:
$25,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$8,250.00
Litigation Expenses:
$100.00
$1,010,000.00 Recovery - Workplace Accident (Hand Lacerations)
A young worker was negligently trained to operate a piece of machinery. During a routine cleaning procedure, he suffered a serious hand injury consisting of numerous deep lacerations across his palm. The defendants claimed that he was a contract laborer and therefore owed no legal duty. Through litigation, our attorneys showed evidence to establish an employer-employee relationship thereby creating a non-subscriber work injury cause of action.
Total Recovery:
$1,010,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$333,300.00
Litigation Expenses:
$50,000.00
$530,000.00 Recovery - Commercial Vehicle Accident (Back Injury Requiring Surgery)
Plaintiff, a delivery driver, suffered a back injury resulting in spinal fusion surgery when he was injured in an accident involving falling cargo from an 18-wheeler. The defendants cited the plaintiff's failure to take evasive action as a source of contributory negligence and litigation commenced accordingly which culminated in an acceptance of liability and eventually satisfactory resolution.
Total Recovery:
$530,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$210,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$5,000.00
$41,000.00 Recovery - Commercial Vehicle Accident (Soft-Tissue Injuries)
Recovered for client suffered soft-tissue injuries when her car was side-swiped by a dump truck.
Total Recovery:
$41,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$13,666.00
Litigation Expenses:
$50.00
$187,500.00 Recovery - Commercial Vehicle Accident (Back Injury Requiring Surgery)
Our firm was hired by a young woman who was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler when she slowed for traffic in a construction zone. Initially, she attempted to represent herself and the insurance carrier offered roughly $1,000 to settle her case. She then contacted our firm and we filed suit soon after our initial investigation. The case was successfully resolved in litigation.
Total Recovery:
$187,500.00
Attorney Fees:
$61,875.00
Litigation Expenses:
$2,500.00
$30,000.00 Recovery - Medical Malpractice (Incorrect Dosage Resulting in Dizzy Spells)
Recovery for client who suffered dizzy spells as a result of being given incorrect dosage of prescribed medication.
Total Recovery:
$30,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$10,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$500.00
$200,000.00 Recovery - Commercial Vehicle Accident (Back Injury Requiring Surgery)
Recovery for motorcyclist who suffered a back injury in an 18-wheeler accident.
Total Recovery:
$200,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$80,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$5,709.00
$109,500.00 Recovery - Third-Party Dram Shop Accident (Broken Leg)
Recovery for passenger who suffered broken leg in a drunken driving accident.
Total Recovery:
$109,500.00
Attorney Fees:
$41,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$30.00

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