The most significant factor in this case was the hurdle of explaining how someone can get catastrophically hurt, despite low property damage. RB is a client that was hit by a reckless driver who was not following basic safety rules. We were able to show that a pre-existing condition she had, actually made her more susceptible for obtaining a much greater injury than what a normal person would suffer in a similar crash.

Even though the insurance company forced us to file a lawsuit, and forced us to prepare for trial for over a year, we stuck to the principle that safety rules can only protect us, if we chose to enforce them. For the Bonneau Law Firm, we felt like that started with us.

Later we ask the insurance company to enforce the safety rules with their insureds, and if they won’t make them, then we ask juries to enforce the safety rules on the defendant. In this particular case, highlighting her pre-existing condition, and having qualified doctors explain the vulnerability it creates, was the evidence that made the case understandable.

Client received $500,000.00, after attorney fees and expenses.

Injury was due to a car accident. Client received $550,000.00, after attorney fees, expenses, and medical liens.

Injury was due to a car accident. Client received $425,000.00, after attorney fees, expenses, and medical liens.

Client received $285,000.00 after attorney fees, expenses, medical liens.

JD was an 18-year-old female orphan who was living with her grandmother. Her story in not unlike many sexual assault cases where the predator is able to identify vulnerable young lady’s and take advantage of their vulnerabilities. JD was hired by a predator who was able to see that, she was desperate for a job, she had no father to watch over her, and few family members were keeping up with when she came and went. The predator worked for a well-known drug chain in the Dallas area. The drug chain was aware that the predator had assaulted other young girls prior to the events with JD, yet failed to terminate him. Without going into the graphic details it can be said that the predator took advantage of JD requiring her to quit her job and seek counseling. The Bonneau Law Firm worked to obtain a settlement that allowed JD to get all the medical and psychological care she needed as well as the lost wages. Hunt Bonneau also insisted that the drug chain be held responsible for firing the predator, and implement safety rules so that this would never happen to someone else. In the end, JD had the resources to start over under brighter circumstances, and the workforce at a certain drug chain in Dallas is a safer place to work.

Client received $145,000.00 after attorney fees, expenses, and medical liens.

Client received $113,000.00 after attorney fees, expenses, and medical liens.

A former member of MADD’s North Texas advisory board, Hunt has always had a heart for victims of drunk driving. DN is a client whose case obtained city-wide press and TV news coverage because the drunk driver had been “overserved” by the bar he had been drinking at. When it became apparent that the driver was financially unable to pay for the damages he caused, an investigation of the bar was conducted.

During that investigation, it was found that over 16 drinks had been served to the defendant by the same bar in just a few hours. Bars are required to follow safety rules that prevent drunk driving and protect everyone on the road. When those rules are broken, catastrophic injuries and death are foreseeable. When those rules are enforced, all of us are protected. Ultimately, DN was able to be compensated for a fair amount, and safety rules were incorporated at the bar to make sure it never happened again.