A friend of mine looked up Mr. Grossman on the internet and he drove out to Longview, TX, which is a couple hour drive, to see me while I was pretty much on my death bed. He came out there and it's been a situation where I wouldn't have been able to do what I've done without him.

-C. Argueta
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Vicarious Personal Injury Liability

Michael Grossman, San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyer, Discusses Vicarious Liability

Vicarious liability is a doctrine that can hold a party responsible for the negligent actions (or inaction) of another under certain circumstances.

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Vicarious liability is often involved in personal injury lawsuits, and is a necessary component of many strong cases. For example, consider an accident wherein a person is hurt in a traffic accident caused by a delivery truck. If the driver of the truck caused the accident, he or she would likely be held liable, but the company that employed the driver may be liable as well.

Vicarious liability is typically invoked in traffic accidents involving commercial vehicles, though it can be found in other types of accidents as well. For instance, let us say that Mr. Smith loans his car to his friend Mr. Jones so Mr. Jones can run some errands. Mr. Smith knows that Mr. Jones does not have a license and drives recklessly, but he loans the vehicle anyway. If Mr. Jones then causes an accident, anyone injured in that accident could hold both Mr. Smith and Mr. Jones liable. Mr. Smith would be liable for loaning a vehicle to a known reckless driver. This is another form of vicarious liability called liability for negligent entrustment.

Resolving a case involving vicarious liability can be a complex process, as you must file separate claims for each defendant, and the nature of those claims often differ based on the proportion of your damages for which each defendant is liable (among other factors). But our experienced attorneys know how to handle cases involving multiple defendants. We have twenty years of experience resolving hundreds of personal injury cases in all kinds of practice areas. We are dedicated to making sure that you and your family get the compensation you need. So if you a loved one has been injured in an accident, contact aggressive San Antonio personal injury attorney Michael Grossman today, and we will help you bring every party responsible for your accident to justice.


Some of Our Most Recent Successful Cases
$350,000.00 Recovery - Product Liability (Back Injury Resulting in Surgery)
A young woman suffered a back injury that required corrective surgery following a boating accident. The boat in question sped out of control and crashed into a landmass, throwing our client from the boat, as the result of a stuck throttle. Upon inspection of the boat, it was determined that a poor design led to the malfunction and a product liability lawsuit was brought against the manufacturer. The defendants argued that the boat was inappropriately piloted, however, the physical evidence depicted the cause of the accident quite clearly and the case was successfully resolved.
Total Recovery:
$350,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$100,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$100.00
$100,000.00 Recovery - Automobile Accident (Back Injury Resulting in Surgery)
Recovery for car accident victim who suffered back injury resulting in surgery.
Total Recovery:
$100,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$33,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$100.00
$100,000.00 Recovery - Third-Party Dram Shop Accident (Broken Arm)
Recovered for client injured in a liquor liability accident.
Total Recovery:
$100,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$40,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$5,000.00
$700,000.00 Recovery - Commercial Vehicle Accident / Work Injury (Fractured Pelvis, Other Internal Injuries)
A loading dock employee suffered a fractured and damage to internal organs as the result of a crushing injury sustained when an 18-wheeler backed into him and crushed him between the trailer and loading dock.
Total Recovery:
$700,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$175,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$1,084.00
$100,000.00 Recovery - Motorcycle Accident (Neck, Back, and Knee Injury)
Recovery for a client who suffered neck, back, and knee injuries in a motor cycle accident.
Total Recovery:
$100,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$33,333.00
Litigation Expenses:
$627.00
$75,000.00 Recovery - Automobile Accident (Soft-Tissue Back Injury)
Recovery for accident victim who suffered soft-tissue back injury caused by rear-end collision.
Total Recovery:
$75,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$30,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$2,700.00
$150,000.00 Recovery - Automobile Accident (Nerve Damage)
Recovery for client who suffered nerve damage and required steroid injections as a result of a car accident.
Total Recovery:
$150,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$50,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$4,800.00
$1,500,000.00 Recovery - Bad Faith Insurance Claim
Plaintiff alleged that an insurance carrier unfairly denied a claim, resulting from a non-fatal fire in an airplane. Our attorneys satisfactorily resolved the claim without the need for litigation.
Total Recovery:
$1,500,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$5,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$0.00
$41,000.00 Recovery - Commercial Vehicle Accident (Soft-Tissue Injuries)
Recovery for client who suffered soft tissue injuries when she was struck by an 18-wheeler.
Total Recovery:
$41,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$13,666.00
Litigation Expenses:
$135.00
$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

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