At The Fuentes Firm, we pride ourselves on delivering results through hard work, truth, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. This was evident in our recent trial victory in Bexar County, where Autumn Owen made her debut as lead counsel alongside David Helmey as second chair.
The Plaintiffs were represented by an attorney with an impressive track record, including a $16 million verdict in Laredo just three weeks earlier and Top 50 Verdicts in Texas in 2018, 2021, and 2023. They demanded $2.5 million, claiming that both Plaintiffs required four surgeries.
A highly effective cross-examination of the Plaintiffs’ medical expert by David Helmey successfully negated the testimony regarding the need for back and neck surgeries, and over $600,000 in recommended future medical treatment. Autumn’s strategic decision not to retain any medical experts in response to the Plaintiffs’ claims paid off. The effective cross-examination drove the defense home.
We embraced our honest approach, accepting responsibility for causing the accident, and stood firm in disputing the Plaintiffs’ exaggerated medical claims. In the end, the jury awarded just $22,650, right in line with Autumn’s recommendation.
This was a huge win for our team and our clients, and showcases our dedication to serving with integrity. Our principles of truth and hard work guided Autumn and David every step of the way, and at the end of the day, justice was served.
Autumn Owen
Lead Counsel
David Helmey
Second Chair
