Settlement for North Texas Oilfield Worker Crushed to Death

Terry & Thweatt, P.C. attorneys Joe Terry and Lee Thweatt represented a son and mother of a floorhand who suffered fatal injuries when he was crushed to death by a traveling block that fell from the oil derrick while the crew was disassembling the rig in Yoakum County, Texas.  After filing suit in Lubbock County, taking over 30 depositions, preparing the case for trial and after several mediations, Terry & Thweatt, P.C. were able to obtain a substantial confidential settlement for these family members. The award settlement was 1,359,677.96, and attorney fees and expenses totaled $629,368.92.