Notable Results

Todd Ramsey Settles Truck Crash For $8 Million

A distracted truck driver caused a crash resulting in serious injuries to Todd’s client. After filing suit, the case was quickly settled for the available insurance policy limits. 

Texas Supreme Court Unanimously Affirms $20M+ Judgment Against Emerson Climate And Fusite

Payne Mitchell Ramsey is pleased to announce that the Texas Supreme Court affirmed a judgment in favor of their client Clarence Johnson against Emerson for a total of $20,020,030.08. The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the verdict in a unanimous opinion.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Receive $11 Million Settlement

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey of Payne Mitchell Ramsey and Wigington Rumley Dunn & Blair represented a family of Plaintiffs in a recent lawsuit against a commercial trucking company. A driver for the company had rear-ended a passenger car, injuring its driver and killing two passengers. Counsel for the Plaintiffs uncovered evidence of distracted driving on the part of the truck driver, which led to this $11 million policy limit settlement.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Settle Traumatic Brain Injury Case For $6 Million

Todd Ramsey and Andy Payne, together with co-counsel, obtained a $6 million dollar settlement on a hotly contested traumatic brain injury case. The result came after an exhaustive work up of the damage model and pushing the case to the courthouse steps.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Receive a $3.6 Million Verdict against Williams and Advanced Stimulation Technologies Inc.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey received a jury verdict of over $3.6 million in Odessa for their client who suffered severe head injuries from a car accident when a truck ran a red light. The $3.6 million will have to be paid by Williams and Advanced Stimulation Technologies Inc.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey obtain a jury verdict of $2.6 million

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey obtain a jury verdict of $2.6 million in Komar v. Hiemsta where their client was severely injured when struck by a vehicle in a pedestrian crosswalk. 

Todd Ramsey Settles Product Liability Claim for $2.25 Million

Todd's client was injured after sitting on a defective piece of furniture which collapsed, causing him to suffer a traumatic brain injury. After an extensive legal battle against the furniture maker and retailer, the parties were able to reach a settlement of $2.25 million on behalf of Todd's client.

Toddy Ramsey and Andy Payne Resolve Security Negligence Case For $5 Million

The case involved an apartment complex that failed to implement appropriate security measures. Our client suffered a gunshot wound on the premises of the apartments, resulting in a serious injury.

Todd Ramsey Settles Forklift Injury Claim for $2.1 Million

Todd Ramsey helped a client and his family settle a forklift injury claim for $2.1 million dollars after the client suffered serious injuries when a forklift operator struck his client at a loading dock. After extensive legal work, it was uncovered that the forklift operator violated numerous company policies, OSHA guidelines and industry standards, which led to this incident.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Settle Intersection Collision for $2 Million in Underinsured Coverage

A man driving a delivery box truck was struck by a passenger car and suffered serious permanent injuries. After an investigation, it was uncovered that a underinsured insurance policy covered the crash and Todd and Andy were able to settle the case for $2 Million.

Todd Ramsey and Andy Payne Receive Seven Figure Settlement in Commercial Vehicle Case

In a commercial vehicle case where damages were hotly contested, Todd Ramsey and Andy Payne settled the case on the eve of trial. Our team is extremely proud of this seven-figure settlement that resulted from the hard work of pushing the case to the courthouse steps.

Todd Ramsey Receives Eight Figure Settlement for Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Todd Ramsey received an eight figure settlement representing a family of Plaintiffs in a wrongful death lawsuit. The driver of a company vehicle rear-ended a passenger car stopped on the roadway, and Counsel for the Plaintiffs uncovered evidence of distracted driving on the part of the company driver, which led to the significant settlement.

Todd Ramsey and Andy Payne Receive 8.5 Million Dollar Settlement in Dallas County

Todd Ramsey and Andy Payne worked closely with referring counsel and obtained an $8.5 million dollar settlement in a vehicle collision case on the verge of a Dallas County trial. To obtain the result, the team worked through complex and disputed coverage issues. We are proud of our clients for letting us fight for this result.

Todd Ramsey Settles Legionnaires Disease Cases against National Hotel Chain

Todd Ramsey helped five clients settle Legionnaires Disease cases against a national hotel chain and its franchisor without filing suit. His clients suffered serious injuries after being exposed to Legionella bacteria in the hotel’s hot tub.

Todd Ramsey Settles Rental Car Crash for Maximum Insurance Limits of Over $1 Million

A mother had flown in from out of the country to see her son graduate from engineering school. On the way from the airport, the rental car that the mother and son were riding in was struck. After an investigation, it was uncovered that a supplemental rental insurance policy covered the crash and Todd was able to settle the case for over $1Million, the maximum amount of available insurance.

Todd Ramsey Settles Three Cases Involving Heavy Warehouse Equipment

Todd Ramsey recently settled three cases for clients involving heavy warehouse equipment, including two forklifts and an electric tugger. One case was a wrongful death, and the other two involved serious orthopedic injuries.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Settle Multi-Million Dollar Dram Shop Case

A well-known restaurant and bar overserved a large table with bottle service that prevented the server from monitoring the alcohol comsumed by its customers. One of the customers left the restaurant in an obviously intoxicated condition and was immediately involved in a crash that sadly killed a husband and father. We were honored to represent his family.

Todd Ramsey Settles Three Work Injury Cases

Todd Ramsey recently settled three separate cases against employers who did not carry worker’s compensation coverage. One case was resolved after arbitration and the other two cases settled during the arbitration process.

Todd Ramsey and Andy Payne Settle Legionnaires Disease Case

After being exposed to Legionella bacteria, a man developed Legionnaire’s Disease and suffered serious and permanent injuries. After uncovering information about other exposures and victims, Andy and Todd were able to negotiate a significant settlement without filing suit.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Settle Tow Truck Crash for $1 Million

A man was killed when the tow truck he was riding in crashed into a guard rail. After an investigation, it was uncovered that commercial automobile policy covered the crash and Todd and Andy were able to settle the case for the maximum amount of available insurance.

Jim Mitchell and Todd Ramsey Settle Product Liability Case Involving Defective Bicycle

Jim Mitchell and Todd Ramsey represented a mother who suffered a brain injury and jaw injuries after the front wheel on her bicycle came off while mountain biking in New Mexico. Jim and Todd made product liability allegations against the bicycle manufacturer and component part manufacturers. Through their hard work, they were able to negotiate a significant confidential settlement for their client.

Jim Mitchell and Todd Ramsey Settle Wrongful Death and Injury Case Against Car Dealership

Todd Ramsey Settles Case for Injured Cyclist

A cyclist out for a training ride was seriously injured when a careless driver hit him. He sustained significant shoulder injuries requiring surgery, and he had a considerable lost wage claim. Todd was able to obtain a confidential settlement without filing suit.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Settle an 18-Wheeler Case Where Driver Was On Drugs

In a tragic case, the driver of this 18-wheeler had a history of drug abuse. His history was methodically covered up when his actions resulted in the tragic multiple fatality wreck. Payne Mitchell Ramsey’s investigation revealed the cover up. Evidence at the scene demonstrated that the driver was passed out on drugs when he crashed into oncoming traffic. Payne Mitchell Ramsey’s efforts resulted in a huge confidential settlement.

Todd Ramsey Settles Truck Wreck Case Involving Trash Truck

Todd Ramsey represented a teenage driver who was seriously injured when a trash truck made a left hand turn in front of her. She suffered severe, crippling leg injuries as a result of the impact. Through his hard work, Todd was able to negotiate a significant confidential settlement for his client.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Settle a Modern Day Ford Pinto Case

Most vehicles now have their gas tanks mounted between the axles so they are safe in collisions. Unfortunately, there are still a few models that have the defective design of placing the fuel tank behind the rear axle near the back bumper. In this position, the gas tank literally becomes a bomb when the vehicle is rear-ended. Payne Mitchell Ramsey resolved the second of three cases involving this terrible design. We hope our clients’ collective efforts will convince all automobile manufactures to abandon this dangerous design. We will continue to fight until they do.

Todd Ramsey Settles Drowning Case

Todd Ramsey represented an Arizona mother whose 4 year old son drowned while at a horse farm in McKinney, Texas. The insurance company for the property owner initially denied coverage for the drowning. A settlement was reached after the trial court ruled that the insurance company was legally obligated to provide insurance coverage for the drowning. 

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Show Defective Brakes Cause Crash

In a highly complex case, Payne Mitchell Ramsey hired a team of experts to investigate a major incident at a well-known racing venue. Our efforts proved that poor maintenance resulted in the catastrophic failure of brakes leading to an avoidable crash. These efforts led to a significant settlement on the eve of the jury trial.

Todd Ramsey Settles a Claim Against a Large Scaffolding Company

Todd Ramsey represented an individual who fell 40 feet from defective scaffolding at a Campbell Soup plant. Todd Ramsey was able to prove that the scaffolding was assembled in an unsafe and defective way and should never have been released for use. Through his hard work, Todd was able to obtain a significant confidential settlement.

Todd Ramsey Settles a Wrongful Death Case Against Waste Management

Todd Ramsey represented a man who was killed at a Waste Management dump when he fell from a ledge that had no protective barriers or warnings. The company has now implemented safeguards which would have prevented this accident and paid a significant confidential sum.

Todd Ramsey Settles Drowning Case

Todd Ramsey represented an Arizona mother whose 4 year old son drowned while at a horse farm in McKinney, Texas.  The insurance company for the property owner initially denied coverage for the drowning.  A settlement was reached after the trial court ruled that the insurance company was legally obligated to provide insurance coverage for the drowning.  

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Take on a Major Utility Company With Bad Policies

A utility company’s negligent policies allowed for dangerous conditions to exist when proactive measures could have prevented them from occurring at all. As a result, Payne Mitchell Ramsey’s client’s child suffered a horrific life-changing injury. Payne Mitchell Ramsey fought—hard. And their efforts changed business as usual. Through a substantial settlement, our client will at least not have to worry about money in the future. But sadly will never live a normal life.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Resolve a Case Regarding an Unstable SUV and Defective Tire

On I-35 between Austin and Dallas, our client’s rear tire shredded off the wheel of her SUV. The tire was notorious for its defects. And unfortunately, once her tire came apart, her SUV became uncontrollable. Payne Mitchell Ramsey proved the defects with the tire, and used the defendant’s own testing to reveal the instability problems with the SUV. Our efforts resulted in a huge confidential settlement.

Todd Ramsey Settles Oil Rig Injury Case

Todd Ramsey along with co-counsel Collen Clark represented a 23 year old father who was severely injured in an oil rig accident in Nacogdoches County, Texas.  Our client was struck in the head by heavy drilling tongs when a piece of equipment on the oil rig malfunctioned.  He suffered a fractured skull, closed head injury and loss of hearing in one ear.  Through their hard work they were able to settle with several defendants resulting in a significant settlement for the injured worker and his family.

Todd Ramsey Settled Fatality Boat Crash Case

Todd Ramsey represented the father of a young mother who was killed in a multiple fatality boat crash on Lake Texoma on Labor Day Weekend. The case was settled for a confidential sum shortly before trial. Link to Newspaper Article: http://www.kten.com/Global/story.asp?S=5367839

Todd Ramsey Settles a Motor Vehicle Crash for Maximum Policy Limits

Todd Ramsey represented a mother and her children who were severely injured in a motor vehicle crash. The mother, who was 33 weeks pregnant at the time of the crash, ended up delivering her child early as a result of the crash. Todd Ramsey settled with the negligent driver’s liability policy for the maximum limits of insurance. After settling with the bad driver, Todd Ramsey settled for the maximum insurance available under the Underinsured Motorist Coverage in place.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Obtain a Settlement for a Teenager who Fell from a Tree while at Work

A young man was simply following the instructions of his boss, who did not maintain worker’s compensation insurance, when he instructed him to climb a tree with a chainsaw. In the process, the young man fell 30 feet from the tree and sustained significant brain damage. Todd Ramsey and Andy Payne were able to settle the case against the landowner and employer for a significant confidential amount.

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Settle a Case Against Lowe’s Home Improvement Center

Todd Ramsey and Andy Payne represented an individual who sustained severe injuries when a display at Lowe’s Home Improvement Center fell onto him. Through Todd Ramsey’s aggressive work, the case was resolved shortly after litigation for a significant confidential sum.

Todd Ramsey Settles Motorcycle Crash Fatality Case

Todd Ramsey represented the father of a young lady who was killed as a passenger on a motorcycle. Through his hard work, Todd was able to secure a settlement for the maximum amount of available insurance from the motorcycle driver. In addition, he negotiated a settlement on behalf of the estate of the deceased driver and the bar which served the driver prior to the fatal motorcycle crash. 

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Settle Robinson R-44 Helicopter Crash

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey represented a young woman who suffered numerous severe injuries when her Robinson R-44 crashed in a remote area near San Diego, California. Through their aggressive work they were able to negotiate a significant confidential sum. 

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey Settle Dallas Cowboys Practice Facility Collapse

Andy Payne and Todd Ramsey represented an NFL scout who was severely injured when a tented practice facility used by the Dallas Cowboys collapsed.  Through their hard work this case was settled with various responsible parties for a confidential sum.

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Protecting Those Who Work Hard

Todd Ramsey along with co-counsel Colleen Clark represented a 23 year old father who was severely injured in an oil rig accident in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Our client was struck in the head by heavy drilling tongs when a piece of equipment on the oil rig malfunctioned. He suffered a fractured skull, closed head injury and loss of hearing in one ear. Through their hard work they were able to settle with several defendants resulting in a significant settlement for the injured worker and his family.