SAN ANTONIO, TX (October 9, 2018) – San Antonio lawyer Thomas J. Henry has been recognized by Texas Lawyer (an ALM publication) as achieving the largest worker/workplace negligence verdict recorded in Texas in 2017 with a $45.3 million verdict secured on behalf of a client who was severely injured in a San Antonio company vehicle accident.

The verdict was also recognized by Top Verdict as one of the Top 10 Verdicts achieved in Texas in 2017.

About the Company Vehicle Accident Verdict

The $45.3 million verdict was awarded by a Bexar County jury in JENNY HENNES v. JC FODALE ENERGY SERVICES, LLC AND MICKEY HUNT. The case was tried in the 45^th District Court, and Hon. Stephani Walsh presided.

The case dealt with a 2015 crash between Mickey Hunt, an employee of JC Fodale Energy Services, LLC, a privately held oilfield services company, and 35-year-old Jenny Hennes, Thomas J. Henry’s client. Jenny Hennes was headed southbound on Interstate 35 in San Antonio when her vehicle was rear-ended by Mickey Hunt’s SUV. The collision forced Hennes’ vehicle off the road and into the left median. Hennes suffered neck, back, and shoulder injuries.

Mickey Hunt and his employer, JC Fodale, both denied any responsibility for the crash, and the case went to trial. After nearly three weeks of hearings, jurors decided that the crash was caused by a lack of safety management by JC Fodale’s executives and by Mr. Hunt’s failure to drive in a safe and careful manner.

During trial, Thomas J. Henry called on multiple expert witnesses, including world renowned cell phone expert Ben Levitan, a holder of 29 patents on cell phone technology, to help demonstrate how the crash occurred. Ultimately, Thomas J. henry was able to show that Hunt was on his cell phone immediately before the crash and that he had been a “heavy user” of his cell phone while behind the wheel in the months preceding the collision.

Breakdown of the Victim’s Injuries and the Company Vehicle Verdict

Jenny Hennes required neck surgery following the crash, and the jury learned that Hennes would require future surgery on her neck and/or back as a result of the crash in addition to future shoulder surgery. The jury also learned that Hennes would have difficulty obtaining employment.

The jury verdict was unanimous with the following findings as to negligence and gross negligence of the defendants and the following damages:

• Past and Future Physical Pain and Mental Anguish: $7,250,000
• Past and Future Loss of Earning Capacity: $1,100,000
• Past and Future Disfigurement: $300,000
• Past and Future Physical Impairment: $2,900,000
• Past and Future Medical Expenses: $1,265,000
• Punitive Damages: $32,500,000

Thomas J. Henry, the lead trial lawyer in the case, had an experienced trial team devoted to presenting the best possible case to the jury for Mrs. Hennes. Members of his senior trial team included Dale Hicks and Richard Hunnicutt.

About Thomas J. Henry

This award is the latest in a number of accolades granted to the San Antonio attorney. In 2016, Forbes Magazine named Thomas J. Henry a “Texas Leader in Law”, noting Mr. Henry’s ability to secure large financial awards, his positive reputation among professional peers, and his dedication to philanthropy at the local, national, and global levels. That same year, Thomas J. Henry was featured in Legal Leaders’ Texas’ Top Rated Lawyer guide and received the Litigator Award for extraordinary achievements in the fields of auto accident, catastrophic injury, personal injury, and negligent security litigation.

Thomas J. Henry is also a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum – the latter of which is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States with less than 1% of U.S. lawyers listed as members. Mr. Henry has also been declared a Lifetime Charter member of Rue Ratings’ “Best Attorneys in America.”

EL PASO, TX (October 8, 2018) – San Antonio attorney Thomas J. Henry is giving away tickets for a VIP experienced to watch the WBC World Super Featherweight Championship Fight ringside happening on November 3, 2018 in El Paso, TX! Winners will sit ringside as World Super Featherweight Champion Miguel Berchelt defends his title against Miguel Roman. Winners will also receive hotel and airfare, all provided by Thomas J. Henry! Winners will be chosen by October 30, 2018, so register now!

To enter, visit tjhlaw.com/boxing.

WBC WORLD SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP DETAILS:

• Date: Saturday, November 3, 2018
• Location:
  • Don Haskins Center
    151 Glory Rd, El Paso, TX 79902
    El Paso, Texas, 79902

About Thomas J. Henry

Thomas J. Henry is the founder and owner of one of the largest plaintiff’s firms in Texas. The firm currently houses more than 125 attorneys and 350 supporting staff. The firm has eight locations in Texas- with offices in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin, El Paso, and Houston.

For the past 25 years, Thomas J. Henry has maintained a reputation of success. The firm consistently secures record-breaking results and achieved one of the 10 largest verdicts recorded in Texas for 2017 at $45.3 million. That same year, Thomas J. Henry also secured two of the top 50 verdicts in Texas. Thomas J. Henry was also recognized as achieving the #1 Texas Car Accident, Bus Accident, and Negligent Supervision Verdicts of 2017 by Top Verdict.

In 2016, Forbes Magazine named Thomas J. Henry a “Texas Leader in Law”, noting Mr. Henry’s ability to secure large financial awards, his positive reputation among professional peers, and his dedication to philanthropy at the local, national, and global levels. That same year, Thomas J. Henry was featured in Legal Leaders’ Texas’ Top Rated Lawyer guide and received the Litigator Award for extraordinary achievements in the fields of auto accident, catastrophic injury, personal injury, and negligent security litigation.

Thomas J. Henry is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum – the latter of which is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States with less than 1% of U.S. lawyers listed as members. Mr. Henry has also been declared a Lifetime Charter member of Rue Ratings’ “Best Attorneys in America.”

Thomas J. Henry also stands as a pillar of the Texas community. Throughout the year, Mr. Henry sponsors youth basketball camps put on by NBA stars, including former Spurs players Danny Green and Tony Parker, giving deserving kids a chance to improve their skills and learn from the best. Every October, the firm hosts “Bark in the Park,” a community event that raises thousands of dollars for local pet charities. Each November, the Thomas J. Henry Turkey Giveaway provides Thanksgiving turkeys to thousands of families in Texas. For two decades, Thomas J. Henry has helped families in need, the sick, the poor, and the disabled have Thanksgiving dinner.

Thomas J. Henry is a loyal contributor to a number of causes, including the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Red Cross, and the Special Olympics, and consistently contributes to educational causes. Recently, he made a substantial donation toward the construction of a multi-million dollar tennis facility at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. For years, his iPad giveaway program provided needy students with computers for school.

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CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (October 8, 2018) – The 7^th Annual Thomas J. Henry Bark in the Park Pet Costume Contest and Expo will be happening Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 2pm-7pm at the Cole Park Amphitheater in Corpus Christi!

Bark in the Park is a family-friendly event with dozens of pet vendors, a pet adoption drive, local food trucks, a kid’s zone with inflatables and face painting, and the main event: a multi-round pet costume contest.

The Pet Costume Contest runs throughout the day, with preliminary rounds beginning at 2pm. Costume contest prizes range from $100 for all semi-finalists to $1,000 for the 1^st place prize! The final round will be decided by a panel of Celebrity Guest Judges – last year’s judges included Barbi Leo from Domingo Live, CoCo from K99, and DJ Tiffany Lynn from Hot Z95!

All event proceeds, including 100% of costume contest ticket sales and vendor fees go directly to local pet rescue organizations Gulf Coast Humane Society, P.A.L.S. Animal Shelter, and Peewee’s Pet Adoption World & Sanctuary.

No pet? No worries! You can still come out and take part in the family-friendly event with games, music, prizes, local vendors, a kid’s zone, and concession provided by some of the best food trucks in Corpus christi! Gift and prizes will also be handed out to contestants and spectators throughout the day.

The event is open and free to the public. Those who wish to compete in the costume contest can pre-register their pets for $7 at http://bit.ly/barkintheparksa2018 or register on-site the day of the event for $10 (cash only). You can also donate to the cause and get additional info on the event by visiting http://bark.tjhlaw.com.

2018 BARK IN THE PARK EVENT INFO:         

• Date: Saturday, October 20, 2018
• Time: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Cost to Attend: FREE
  Cost to Enter a Pet into the Costume Contest: ($7 if you pre-register online at http://bit.ly/barkintheparkcc2018 or $10 cash to register on site)
• Location: Cole Park Amphitheater (1526 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi, Texas, 78404)

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (September 24, 2018) – Thomas J. Henry has been named one of San Antonio’s Top Personal Injury Lawyers by San Antonio Scene. The accolade was awarded based on a poll conducted by San Antonio Scene in the summer of 2018.

This is one of several accolades awarded to Thomas J. Henry in 2018. Earlier this month, Thomas J. Henry was named one of the Best Personal Injury Attorneys of 2018 by Newsweek.com. In August, Thomas J. Henry was recognized by Top Verdict for achieving a Top 10 Verdict of 2017 and two Top 50 Verdicts of 2017. In July, Thomas J. Henry was named San Antonio’s “Best Attorney of 2018” by the San Antonio Current.

In 2016, Thomas J. Henry was featured in Forbes Magazine where he was designated a “Texas leader in Law.” The profile noted Mr. Henry’s ability to secure substantial verdicts and settlements for his clients, his positive reputation among professional peers, and his dedication to philanthropy at the local, national, and global levels. That same year, Thomas J. Henry was featured in Legal Leaders’ Texas’ Top Rated Lawyer guide and received the Litigator Award for extraordinary achievements in the fields of auto accident, catastrophic injury, personal injury, and negligent security litigation.

Thomas J. Henry is also a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum – the latter of which is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States with less than 1% of U.S. lawyers listed as members. Mr. Henry has also been declared a Lifetime Charter member of Rue Ratings’ “Best Attorneys in America.”

Beyond his work as an attorney, Thomas J. Henry has built a reputation as a philanthropist.

Thomas J. Henry is a loyal contributor to a number of causes, including the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Red Cross, and the Special Olympics. Throughout the year, he sponsors youth basketball camps put on by NBA stars, including former Spurs players Danny Green and Tony Parker, giving deserving kids a chance to improve their skills and learn from the best.

Every October, the firm hosts “Bark in the Park,” a community event that raises thousands of dollars for local pet charities. Each November, the Thomas J. Henry Turkey Giveaway provides Thanksgiving turkeys to thousands of families in Texas. For two decades, Thomas J. Henry has helped families in need, the sick, the poor, and the disabled have Thanksgiving dinner.

SAN ANTONIO, TX (September 14, 2018) – Thomas J. Henry has been named one of the Best Personal Injury Attorneys of 2018 by Newsweek.com. Thomas J. Henry was the only attorney in Texas to be recognized by Newsweek.com in their latest legal accolade.

This is the fourth time Thomas J. Henry has been recognized by the publication. In 2014, Newsweek.com named Thomas J. Henry one of the 10 Best Attorneys in the Nation, and, in 2015, Newsweek Legal Insight featured Thomas J. Henry as a Legal Superstar. In 2016, Thomas J. Henry was named a Premier Law Firm of 2016.

This accolade is the latest in a series of accolades awarded to Thomas J. Henry and his firm over the years.  In July, Thomas J. Henry was named the “Best Attorney of 2018” by the San Antonio Current and last month, Thomas J. Henry was recognized by Top Verdicts for achieving a Top 10 Verdict of 2017 in addition to two Top 50 Verdicts of 2017.

In 2016, Forbes Magazine named Thomas J. Henry a “Texas Leader in Law”, noting Mr. Henry’s ability to secure large financial awards, his positive reputation among professional peers, and his dedication to philanthropy at the local, national, and global levels. That same year, Thomas J. Henry was featured in Legal Leaders’ Texas’ Top Rated Lawyer guide and received the Litigator Award for extraordinary achievements in the fields of auto accident, catastrophic injury, personal injury, and negligent security litigation.

Thomas J. Henry is also a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum – the latter of which is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States with less than 1% of U.S. lawyers listed as members. Mr. Henry has also been declared a Lifetime Charter member of Rue Ratings’ “Best Attorneys in America.”

SAN ANTONIO, TX (September 11, 2018) – San Antonio attorney Thomas J. Henry has been recognized by Top Verdict as achieving one of the Top 50 Verdicts of 2017 with an $8.7 million verdict secured in Hidalgo County on behalf of a client injured in a 2014 auto accident.

This is one of two Top 50 Verdicts of 2017 achieved by Thomas J. Henry. Thomas J. Henry also secured a Top 10 Verdict of 2017 with $45.3 million verdict awarded to the victim of a 2015 company vehicle accident.

Details of the Texas Oil Field Accident and Lawsuit

In January 2014, Thomas J. Henry’s client and a fellow crew member were driving home following a 22-hour, non-stop shift. Thomas J. Henry’s client was a passenger in the vehicle, and the driver fell asleep behind the wheel. The vehicle crashed into a school bus. Thomas J. Henry’s client was left with a traumatic brain injury and permanent back injuries.

Thomas J. Henry filed a lawsuit against the well operator at which the client and driver were working as well as other defendants. The lawsuit claimed the defendants worked their crew to the point of exhaustion and then failing to make arrangements to get them home safety.

Thomas J. Henry was able to prove that the well operator knew of the risks associated with fatigued driving and acted negligently in insisting the exhausted crew members transport themselves home following their 22-hour shift.

Trial lasted two weeks after which the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The jury awareded Thomas J. Henry’s client $8.7 million.

About Thomas J. Henry

Thomas J. Henry is the largest personal injury law firm in Texas and handles cases nationwide. In 2017 alone, Thomas J. Henry made several multi-million dollar recoveries, including an $8.7 million verdict on behalf of a well-worker who was permanently injured when a fellow employee, who was severely fatigued and fell asleep at the wheel, caused a major auto accident.

Thomas J. Henry’s attorneys were able to prove that the well operator, knowing the risks associated with fatigued driving, acted negligently in insisting the fatigued crewmembers transport themselves home after their 22-hour shift. In May of 2017, the firm secured a $9 million verdict on behalf of a client who suffered crushing hand injuries as the result of a workplace accident. This multi-million-dollar verdict helped solidify the firm’s place among the top workplace injury law firms in the country.

In July, the firm obtained an $11 million verdict on behalf of a client injured in a trucking accident. A portion of the verdict, totaling $3.6 million was awarded to his wife for loss of consortium.

Other recent verdicts and settlements include $25 million, $35 million, $30 million, and $67 million, for accidents involving commercial defendants.  The firm has demonstrated a consistent record of settlements and verdicts throughout Texas and the United States.

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (September 11, 2018) – San Antonio attorney Thomas J. Henry has been recognized by Top Verdict as achieving one of the Top 50 Verdicts in Texas in 2017 with a $9 million verdict he secured on behalf of a client injured in a 2011 oil field accident.

This is one of two Top 50 Verdicts of 2017 achieved by Thomas J. Henry. Thomas J. Henry also secured a Top 10 Verdict of 2017 with $45.3 million verdict awarded to the victim of a 2015 company vehicle accident.

Details of the Texas Oil Field Accident and Lawsuit

The 2011 accident occurred as Thomas J. Henry’s client, Michael Gilmore, was working for a Unit Drilling Company at a drilling site near Dilley, Texas. According to the lawsuit, Gilmore was rising, unrestrained, on the front of a forklift when the forklift crossed over a cable. The cable snapped under the weight of the forklift, bringing down an industrial-sized metal pulley on top of Gilmore’s hand.

Gilmore’s hand was crushed, requiring reconstruction surgery, and left Gilmore with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

Thomas J. Henry’s firm filed a lawsuit against the drilling company and other defendants alleging negligent supervision, negligent operation of a forklift, and gross negligence. Expert witnesses for the plaintiff also argued numerous OSHA violations.

Lead attorney Richard Hunnicutt, of Thomas J. Henry, tried the case in Nueces County. The defense asked the jury to return a verdict of only $50,000 for Gilmore’s injuries while Hunnicutt asked the jury to award between $4 million and $6 million.

After a three-week trial, the jury returned in favor of the plaintiff and awarded Thomas J. Henry’s client $9 million in damages.

About Thomas J. Henry

Thomas J. Henry is the largest personal injury law firm in Texas and handles cases nationwide. In 2017 alone, Thomas J. Henry made several multi-million dollar recoveries, including an $8.7 million verdict on behalf of a well-worker who was permanently injured when a fellow employee, who was severely fatigued and fell asleep at the wheel, caused a major auto accident.

Thomas J. Henry’s attorneys were able to prove that the well operator, knowing the risks associated with fatigued driving, acted negligently in insisting the fatigued crewmembers transport themselves home after their 22-hour shift. In May of 2017, the firm secured a $9 million verdict on behalf of a client who suffered crushing hand injuries as the result of a workplace accident. This multi-million-dollar verdict helped solidify the firm’s place among the top workplace injury law firms in the country.

In July, the firm obtained an $11 million verdict on behalf of a client injured in a trucking accident. A portion of the verdict, totaling $3.6 million was awarded to his wife for loss of consortium.

Other recent verdicts and settlements include $25 million, $35 million, $30 million, and $67 million, for accidents involving commercial defendants.  The firm has demonstrated a consistent record of settlements and verdicts throughout Texas and the United States.

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (September 6, 2018) – San Antonio attorney Thomas J. Henry achieved one of the Top 10 Verdicts in Texas in 2017 by Top Verdict. The accolade recognizes a $45.3 million verdict secured by Thomas J. Henry on behalf of a client who was severely injured in a company vehicle accident.

Facts of the Company Vehicle Accident Case

The case, JENNY HENNES v. JC FODALE ENERGY SERVICES, LLC AND MICKEY HUNT, was tried in the 45^th District Court in Bexar County. Hon. Stephani Walsh presided.

The case concerned a 2015 crash between Mickey Hunt, an employee of JC Fodale Energy Services, LLC, a privately held oilfield services company, and 35-year-old Jenny Hennes. Thomas J. Henry’s client, Jenny Hennes, was traveling southbound on Interstate 35 in San Antonio when she was rear-ended by Mickey Hunt’s SUV. Hennes’ vehicle was forced off the road and into the left median. Hennes suffered neck, back, and shoulder injuries as a result of the collision.

Mickey Hunt and his employer, JC Fodale, both denied any responsibility for the crash. During the course of the trial, Thomas J. Henry called on cell phone experts and safety experts, including world renowned expert Ben Levitan, a holder of 29 patents on cell phone technology, to help demonstrate how the collision had occurred. Thomas J. Henry was also able to show that Mr. Hunt was on his cell phone immediately before the crash and in previous months had been a “heavy user” of his cell phone while behind the wheel.

After nearly three weeks of hearings, jurors decided that the crash was caused by a lack of safety management by JC Fodale’s executives and by Mr. Hunt’s failure to drive in a safe and careful manner.

Details of the Company Vehicle Verdict

Jenny Hennes underwent neck surgery following the crash. The jury learned that Hennes would require future surgery on her neck and/or back as a result of the wreck as well as future shoulder surgery. Evidence was presented to the jury that Hennes would have difficulty obtaining employment over the course of her life. The jury verdict was unanimous with the following findings as to negligence and gross negligence of the defendants and the following damages:

• Past and Future Physical Pain and Mental Anguish: $7,250,000
• Past and Future Loss of Earning Capacity: $1,100,000
• Past and Future Disfigurement: $300,000
• Past and Future Physical Impairment: $2,900,000
• Past and Future Medical Expenses: $1,265,000
• Punitive Damages: $32,500,000

Thomas J. Henry, the lead trial lawyer in the case, had an experienced trial team devoted to presenting the best possible case to the jury for Mrs. Hennes. Members of his senior trial team included Dale Hicks and Richard Hunnicutt.

About Thomas J. Henry

This award is the latest in a number of accolades granted to the San Antonio attorney. In 2016, Forbes Magazine named Thomas J. Henry a “Texas Leader in Law”, noting Mr. Henry’s ability to secure large financial awards, his positive reputation among professional peers, and his dedication to philanthropy at the local, national, and global levels. That same year, Thomas J. Henry was featured in Legal Leaders’ Texas’ Top Rated Lawyer guide and received the Litigator Award for extraordinary achievements in the fields of auto accident, catastrophic injury, personal injury, and negligent security litigation.

Thomas J. Henry is also a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum – the latter of which is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States with less than 1% of U.S. lawyers listed as members. Mr. Henry has also been declared a Lifetime Charter member of Rue Ratings’ “Best Attorneys in America.”

Thomas J. Henry would like to congratulate Mr. Lawrence Robinson, our Fall 2018 recipient of the Thomas J. Henry Leadership Scholarship. Mr. Robinson is a recent graduate of Red Oak High School and will be attending The University of Texas at Austin in the fall.

As part of the Thomas J. Henry Leadership Scholarship application process, Mr. Robinson was asked to submit an essay explaining the importance of leadership while also sharing his own leadership experience. Mr. Robinson chose to detail the founding of the Hawk Male Leadership club – a school club started by Mr. Robinson and fellow students to inspire high school males to pursue community service.

Over the course of Mr. Robinson’s senior year, the Hawk Male Leadership club grew from a few members to a room full of students with diverse backgrounds and interests ready to serve their school and community.

Mr. Robinson also mentored an elementary school student who was the student council president for his 5^th-grade class. With Mr. Robinson’s help, the student was able to implement some of the same initiatives Mr. Robinson had with the Hawk Male Leadership club at the elementary school level.

Mr. Robinson will be entering University at Texas at Austin this fall as a pre-pharmacy major.. We are confident that Ms. Robinson will continue to find success in all of his endeavors and look forward to hearing about his future accomplishments and continued leadership.

About the Thomas J. Henry Leadership Scholarship Program

The Thomas J Henry Leadership Scholarship Program is a biannual scholarship that awards $1,000 to one student per academic semester.

To be eligible, each student must be enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, an accredited college or university. Applicants currently enrolled in a college or university must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 to qualify for the scholarship.

Students must also complete a 750 to 1,000 word essay for review with their applications.

The scholarship is available to all students ages 18 and over, at all levels from high school senior to graduate school. The application deadline for the Fall 2018 semester is July 1, 2018.