Attorney Steven Barry Secures $140,000 Settlement in Fort Worth T-Bone Crash

Angel Reyes & Associates Delivers Six Figures After Insurer Goes Silent Before Suit

Attorney Steven Barry of Angel Reyes & Associates secured a $140,000 settlement at mediation for a client T-boned at a North Texas intersection by a driver who ran a stop sign. The defendant’s insurer never extended a pre-litigation offer, so our team built this case the only way that made sense: with trial on the table from day one.

A Clear Crash, A Silent Insurer

Our client was driving northbound in Fort Worth when the defendant ran a stop sign and struck our client’s vehicle on the driver’s side. The force of the impact blew a tire and damaged the door. The Fort Worth Police Department filed a report and determined the defendant to be at fault.

Liability was not in question. What was in question was whether the insurer would deal with this claim fairly without being pushed. Before litigation, they offered nothing at all.

Building the Kind of Pressure That Changes the Outcome

Attorneys Juliana Fabrice and Bobbi Sheahan worked alongside Attorney Barry to develop the strategy that would carry this case to resolution.

The most consequential call came from Juliana Fabrice: sending a Stowers demand timed to expire the day before mediation. The timing was deliberate, designed to put the insurer on notice that if they did not settle at the table, we would be in a position to demand more.

At the same time, the team, including Lead Trial Coordinator Michael Gonzalez, were preparing the case for litigation, making sure the case was ready to move forward if mediation did not produce a result.

Pre-litigation paralegal Rufo Gonzalez built the foundation during the early stages of the case that the litigation strategy relied on, allowing litigation paralegal Orietta Read to help create a compelling case that sent a clear signal to opposing counsel that this team was prepared to follow through.

The Result & What It Reflects

When the parties sat down at mediation, our team had already done the work. The Stowers demand was set to expire the next day. The trial preparation was complete. The damages were documented and supported.

The result was a $140,000 settlement for a client whose injuries required surgery and significant medical treatment, with costs exceeding $60,000.

When an insurer refuses to negotiate before suit, our team treats that silence as information. Our response is to build a case that leaves no doubt about what comes next if they continue to stall. That’s how we’ve built a reputation for success and how we have recovered more than $1 billion for clients over our more than 30 years in practice.

Were You Injured in a Car Accident?

If you were hurt in a crash and the insurance company is not taking your claim seriously, you do not have to handle it alone. Angel Reyes & Associates offers free consultations and is ready to review your situation and fight for the compensation you deserve.

With more than 20 locations across the state of Texas, we can help you pursue a positive outcome to your accident wherever you might be. Call us or reach out online today to get started.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is unique and must be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances.