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On September 16, 2010, Alton C. Todd and Jeff Todd obtained a $4,882,015.99 verdict on behalf of Ronald Irby in connection with injuries he sustained when his boat struck a dredging pipe left floating in the intracoastal waterway by a dredging company. Mr. Irby sustained injuries to his shoulder and back and has been unable to return to work as a result. The court determined that Mr. Irby was 10% at fault and the verdict will be reduced to $4,393,814.39. If the judgment were paid out today, Mr. Irby would receive approximately $2,950,000.00 after all court costs, expert witness fees, past medical expenses and attorneys' fees are taken out. The Defendant's highest settlement offer was $150,000.00.
On June 23, 2010, Jeff Todd and Clint McGuire obtained a verdict on behalf of a former Hertz employee that was terminated after filing a workers' compensation claim in good faith. The case was tried to Judge Patricia Hancock in Harris County and Judge Hancock ruled in favor of the plaintiff, awarded the full compensatory damages sought and further awarded punitive damages. The ruling from Judge Hancock was more than 14 times the pre-trial offer.
Another victory for railroad workers. On May 14, 2010, Clint McGuire and Jeff Todd of the Law Firm of Alton C. Todd obtained a jury verdict in Montgomery County in the amount of $810,000.00 against BNSF Railway Company on behalf of Carlos Donaway for injuries sustained when the engine he was operating collided with some railcars at 9 miles per hour on a foggy morning in March 2009. The final offer at mediation was $315,000.00.
The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd is heavily involved in the litigation involving the recent Transocean/British Petroleum rig blast that killed several workers and may turn out to be the largest environmental disaster to hit the Gulf Coast. If you have been affected by this blast or subsequent spill, please contact our offices so that we may review your potential claims.
International Academy of Trial Lawyers

Alton C. Todd, Esq. Inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Alton C. Todd, Esq. of The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd in Friendswood, TX was recently inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) at their Annual Meeting held April 7-11, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona.
The International Academy of Trial Lawyers limits membership to 500 Fellows from the United States. The Academy seeks out, identifies, acknowledges and honors those who have achieved a career of excellence through demonstrated skill and ability in jury trials, trials before the court and appellate practice. Members are engaged in civil practice on both the plaintiff’s and the defendant’s side of the courtroom, and the trial of criminal cases. The Academy invites only lawyers who have attained the highest level of advocacy. A comprehensive screening process identifies the most distinguished members of the trial bar by means of both peer and judicial review. Mr. Todd has been evaluated by his colleagues and the judges in his jurisdiction and has been highly recommended by them as possessing these qualifications and characteristics.
Chartered in 1954, the Academy’s general purposes are to cultivate the science of jurisprudence, promote reforms in the law, facilitate the Administration of Justice, and elevate the standards of integrity, honor and courtesy in the legal profession.

Alton C. Todd, Esq. of The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd in Friendswood, TX was recently inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) at their Annual Meeting held April 7-11, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona.Read more

On March 15, 2010, Clint E. McGuire of the Law Firm of Alton C. Todd successfully obtained a summary judgment finding that a locomotive was "in use" such that the Locomotive Inspection Act applied in a case where a railroad worker injured his back after falling on a water bottle located on the floor of a BNSF locomotive. Read more
On February 12, 2010, the Law Firm of Alton C. Todd obtained a 5.6 million dollar verdict on behalf of injured refinery worker, Mike McCraven. Read more on this work injury case.
The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd is involved in yet another workplace safety matter wherein six workers were injured when scaffolding collapsed at Total Petrochemicals Refinery in Port Arthur, Texas. Read more
As has been widely reported in the news lately, Toyota has recalled millions of dangerous vehicles that have problems with "accelerator pedal mechanisms. Read more
Jury awards injured 61 year old railroad conductor over twice BNSF's pre-trial offer. Read more about this railroad case.
Another victory for railroad workers. On November 20, 2009, Clint McGuire and Jeff Todd of the Law Firm of Alton C. Todd obtained a jury verdict against Morales Trucking on behalf of Reginald Jackson, a locomotive engineer for BNSF Railway Company, and James Jefferson, a conductor for the BNSF Railway Company, for injuries sustained when the engine they occupied collided with a dump truck on the tracks at a railroad crossing. Read more about this railroad case.
On November 17, 2009, Jeff Todd of the Law Firm of Alton C. Todd successfully settled the case of a toddler that sustained a serious burn on her arm while being supervised at an area day care. Read more about this burn injury case.
Clint McGuire of the Law Firm of Alton C. Todd recently filed suit in Beaumont, Texas against the BNSF in connection with a fall at a Beaumont yard. Read more on this railroad case.
On the evening of September 10, 2009, Nari and Alton Todd hosted the Texas Bar Foundation Reception at their home in Friendswood, Texas. It was an evening of great fun and food that was attended by judges and prominent attorneys from the area. It was also a welcome event for two of the Foundation's newest Fellows, Clint McGuire and Jeff Todd of the Law Firm of Alton C. Todd. Read more on this event.
Alton C. Todd was recently recognized and honored as the Alum of the Month for the Department of Political Science at the University of North Texas. Read more
On October 13, 2007, at the Spring Meeting of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Alton C. Todd was inducted as a Fellow in one of the premier legal associations in America for trial lawyers. Read more on this event.

Friendswood, Houston & Galveston, Texas
Defending the Rights and Interests of Personal Injury Victims Throughout Texas

A Reputable Texas Law Firm Serving Houston and Galveston
"If a law firm is too big to try a small case, then it's too small to try a big case." — Texas litigation attorney Alton C. Todd
Our team of attorneys is led by attorney Alton C. Todd, who has more than 35 years of legal experience and is one of a handful of lawyers certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in two areas: personal injury and civil trial law. Our law firm handles personal injury lawsuits, wrongful death cases and business litigation.
Our attorneys and staff strive to create a welcoming environment and we take pride in the numbers of clients we have served, both in Texas and throughout the United States. Our office is in Friendswood, in the historic Brown House, just off Interstate 45 and equidistant from Houston and Galveston. We welcome Spanish-speaking clients. We are committed to treating every case as if it involves a close friend or family member. To learn more about our law firm or to schedule a free initial consultation, contact us online or call 1-888-388-TODD (8633).
Our Legal Practice: Personal Injury, Workplace Accidents, Wrongful Death, and Business Litigation
We focus almost exclusively on representing people and companies that have been injured − physically or financially. We represent survivors of car accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, and on-the-job accidents. We represent property owners who need an advocate to get a fair insurance settlement after storm damage from Hurricane Ike or another storm. And we offer legal counsel to business owners who need to bring or defend against a lawsuit to protect their business interests.
Because this part of southeast Texas is home to many oil and gas facilities, much of our personal injury practice focuses on representing petrochemical industry workers injured on the job — whether at refineries, on oil rigs, or at other types of job sites. We also have extensive experience helping car accident victims and people injured by dangerous products.
If you have been hurt by someone else's negligence or intentional misconduct, you may be able to seek payment for your injuries. Contact attorneys with a record of recovering significant settlements and verdicts in personal injury matters. Call the Law Firm of Alton C. Todd in Friendswood, Texas toll-free at 1-888-388-TODD (8633).