Verdicts & Settlements — John K. Zaid & Associates
For over two decades, John K. Zaid & Associates has fought to recover maximum compensation for injured Texans and their families. Below is a representative sample of our results across practice areas. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own facts.
Car Accident Results
Client suffered a herniated disc requiring cervical fusion surgery after being struck from behind at highway speed. Settlement achieved prior to trial.
Client sustained fractured ribs, punctured lung, and traumatic brain injury when a red-light runner struck her vehicle. Case settled after depositions of the at-fault driver and eyewitnesses.
Client’s vehicle was totaled by an uninsured driver traveling the wrong way on a freeway entrance ramp. Recovery obtained through client’s own UM policy after litigation.
Truck Accident Results
Client was critically injured when her passenger vehicle traveled under the rear trailer of a commercial truck that made an improper lane change. We pursued the trucking company, driver, and cargo loader. Settlement at mediation.
Client sustained lumbar spinal fractures and required multiple surgeries after a delivery truck ran a stop sign. Hours-of-service violations by the driver were discovered during discovery.
Wrongful Death Results
Family of a construction worker killed when scaffolding collapsed received this settlement from the general contractor and scaffolding subcontractor. OSHA violations played a central role in establishing liability.
Spouse and children of a driver killed by a DUI driver received this settlement. The at-fault driver’s employer was also held liable through a dram shop claim.
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability Results
Client tore his ACL and MCL on a wet floor without warning signs at a Houston grocery store. The store had prior notice of the condition. Settlement reached before trial.
Elderly client fell on a broken stairway at her apartment complex, fracturing her hip and requiring surgical repair. Property management had received multiple complaints about the stair condition.
Motorcycle Accident Results
Motorcyclist struck by a vehicle that turned left across his path sustained traumatic brain injury, road rash, and multiple fractures. Settlement after the TBI’s long-term cognitive impact was fully documented with neuropsychological testing.
Dog Bite Results
Child suffered severe facial lacerations requiring plastic surgery after a neighbor’s dog attack. Settlement with the dog owner’s homeowner’s insurance and the property owner.
Product Liability Results
Factory worker lost two fingers and suffered severe hand damage when a press machine’s safety guard failed. Case pursued against the equipment manufacturer and maintenance contractor.
Vehicle rolled over after a tire failure traced to a manufacturing defect. Recovery obtained from the tire manufacturer in addition to the at-fault driver.
Medical Malpractice Results
Client suffered internal organ damage from a surgical instrument inadvertently left in her abdominal cavity after surgery. Required additional procedures and extended recovery.
Why Our Results Matter — and What They Mean for You
These results reflect the investment we make in every case: thorough investigation, the right expert witnesses, and a genuine willingness to go to trial when the insurance company won’t offer fair compensation. Insurance companies know which law firms are willing to fight in court — and which are not. As a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer, John K. Zaid has the credentials and track record that get results at the negotiating table and in the courtroom.
Every case is unique, and past results cannot guarantee a similar outcome in your matter. But our results do demonstrate what is possible when an injured person has the right team in their corner.
Ready to Discuss Your Case?
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured due to someone else’s negligence, call John K. Zaid & Associates today for a free consultation. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win.
Call (713) 999-5999 or contact us online today.
* Results listed are representative examples and have been generalized for illustrative purposes. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This page does not constitute a warranty or prediction of the results that will be obtained in any future case. Past results depend on facts and circumstances unique to each client.