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Zehl & Associates Receives National Recognition for $37.5 Million Wrongful Death Verdict

Case involving deadly crash in Dallas selected by TopVerdict.com

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zehl & Associates, the nationally acclaimed personal injury and wrongful death law firm, has been recognized for securing a record-setting $37.5 million wrongful death verdict against Oncor Electric Delivery Company following a deadly crash in Dallas. TopVerdict.com named the case one of the Top 50 Wrongful Death Verdicts in the United States for 2024.

The crash occurred when an Oncor service truck slammed into the back of a disabled 18-wheeler parked partially on the shoulder of Interstate 635. The truck driver had exited his vehicle to inspect it when he was struck and killed. At trial, Zehl & Associates presented compelling evidence that showed Oncor driver was distracted and never applied the brakes before impact.

Zehl & Associates represented the family of the deceased driver, his widow, and his three children.

"Nothing can bring our client back, but we fought to make sure his family got the accountability and justice they deserved," said firm founding partner Ryan Zehl. “This verdict sends a clear message: companies will be held responsible when they place profits over safety and others are seriously injured or tragically killed as a result.”

The case, number DC-21-12096, was heard in the 160th Civil District Court of Dallas County.

About Zehl & Associates

Zehl & Associates PC is an undefeated Houston and Midland based personal injury law firm that has earned a reputation for recovering record-breaking verdicts and settlements for its clients. The firm’s practice areas include truck and 18-wheeler accidents, oilfield accidents, maritime and refinery accidents, and catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. The firm has secured billions of dollars for clients, obtaining victories against the largest trucking, oil and gas, maritime and petrochemical companies in the world.

For more information, visit https://www.zehllaw.com/.

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