Attorney Nicholas Albert Morrow's Legal Cases

Personal injury

$1.1 million - FELA Railroad Injury

Dec 01, 2022

OUTCOME: $1.1 million settlement

Settlement for an injured railroad worker after the railroad initially denied the incident occurred and disputed liability under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA). $900,000 - Commercial Vehic ... le Collision - Settlement on behalf of two plaintiffs injured in a collision involving a commercial vehicle in North Texas. One plaintiff had stopped her vehicle and activated hazard lights after another vehicle abruptly entered her lane. Several minutes later, a commercial vehicle struck the rear of the stopped car. The impact caused head injuries and significant dental trauma, including the loss of a tooth. The case involved claims arising from the operation of a commercial vehicle and was resolved through settlement.

Personal injury

$7+ million - Unanimous jury verdict residential gas explosion

Dec 01, 2020

OUTCOME: $7+ million unanimous jury verdict

Unanimous verdict in Webb County, Texas against CenterPoint Energy and homebuilder Westwind Homes, whose failure to plug and seal a gas valve caused a Laredo home to explode. The jury found defendants ... 100% responsible and the client 0% responsible. During deliberations, jurors asked the court to require the defendants to issue a public safety warning to other south Texas homeowners with similarly defective valves. The verdict prompted both CenterPoint and Westwind to change their inspection and sealing policies in the Laredo area. Affirmed on appeal by the San Antonio Fourth Court of Appeals (2020)."

Trucking accident

18-Wheeler Collision – $325,000 Recovery

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OUTCOME: $325,000 Recovery

Oversaw representation of a client injured in a multi-vehicle collision caused by an 18-wheeler in Houston. The case involved disputed damages and resulted in a $325,000 recovery.

Motorcycle accident

Commercial Vehicle / Motorcycle Collision – $1.9 Million Settlement

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OUTCOME: $1.9 Million Settlement

Supervised litigation arising from a motorcycle collision caused by a commercial vehicle in Houston. The case resulted in a $1.9 million settlement following investigation of liability and damages.

Admiralty and maritime

Maritime Basket Transfer Injury – $850,000 Settlement

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OUTCOME: $850,000 Settlement

Served as supervising attorney in a maritime injury case involving a personnel basket transfer incident offshore. The case resolved for $850,000 in Harris County, Texas.

Admiralty and maritime

Jones Act Injury – Maritime Settlement ($687,500)

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OUTCOME: Maritime Settlement ($687,500)

Supervised a Jones Act maritime injury claim involving an offshore worker. The case resulted in a $687,500 settlement under maritime law. Specific facts remain confidential pursuant to client agreement ... .

Admiralty and maritime

Maritime Injury – Offshore Worker Settlement ($492,500)

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OUTCOME: Offshore Worker Settlement ($492,500)

Oversaw representation of an offshore worker injured while performing maritime duties. The case resulted in a $492,500 settlement. Case details remain confidential at the client’s request.

Personal injury

Refinery Workplace Injury – Premises Failure

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OUTCOME:

Served as managing attorney in a workplace injury case involving a fall caused by a floor collapse at a Texas refinery. The matter resulted in a negotiated resolution after investigation established un ... safe premises conditions.

Slip and fall accident

Workplace Fall Injury – Third-Party Liability

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OUTCOME: Confidential Settlement

Supervised litigation arising from a 12-foot fall through an unsecured roof opening on a commercial job site. The case involved third-party negligence and resulted in a substantial recovery for the inj ... ured worker.

Personal injury

Railroad Worker Injury (FELA) – $1.5 Million Settlement

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OUTCOME: $1.5 million settlement

Served as supervising attorney in a Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) case involving a railroad worker injured in a fall caused by defective equipment. The case resulted in a $1.5 million settlem ... ent following spinal surgery and extensive medical treatment.

Nicholas Albert Morrow's Legal Cases (24)

$1.1 million - FELA Railroad Injury

$7+ million - Unanimous jury verdict residential gas explosion

18-Wheeler Collision – $325,000 Recovery

Commercial Vehicle / Motorcycle Collision – $1.9 Million Settlement

Maritime Basket Transfer Injury – $850,000 Settlement

Jones Act Injury – Maritime Settlement ($687,500)

Maritime Injury – Offshore Worker Settlement ($492,500)

Refinery Workplace Injury – Premises Failure

Workplace Fall Injury – Third-Party Liability

Railroad Worker Injury (FELA) – $1.5 Million Settlement