Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith secured a decisive result in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, where the court granted summary judgment and dismissed the plaintiff’s claims with prejudice. Transportation defense attorneys Andy Krone and David Dennenberg delivered pragmatic, compelling representation in the Houston-area 18-wheeler accident defense matter.
Summary Judgment Dismissal with Prejudice
The case stemmed from a highway collision involving an alleged wrong‑way driver, with core issues of negligence, comparative fault, and causation. The Court agreed with defense counsel that the record, including deposition testimony and other evidence developed by the defense, showed that the commercial driver followed his training protocols while the plaintiff swerved into his lane. On the motion for summary judgment, the court dismissed the claims with prejudice, finding that the evidence did not raise a genuine dispute as to whether defendant breached any duty of care as a motorist, resolving the dispute shortly before trial. The result demonstrates that for trucking companies, a motor vehicle accident does not automatically place them at fault.
Texas Personal Injury Defense
Grounded in federal practice, Galloway attorneys tailored the briefing and focused on undisputed facts to streamline the case. Krone and Dennenberg’s results‑oriented strategy avoided the expense and uncertainty of trial while protecting the client’s interests.
Andy Krone is a Houston-based trial attorney who represents clients across Texas and the Gulf Coast in trucking and transportation matters. A member of Galloway’s 24/7 Emergency Response Team, he provides immediate response to catastrophic trucking and transportation accidents and helps clients assess risk and exposure at the earliest stage of a claim.
Dedicated to providing effective and efficient representation for his clients, David Dennenberg utilizes his litigation experience to develop a tailored approach to each of his cases in order to implement the best possible strategy for the given lawsuit.
With significant experience in Texas personal injury defense and complex motor‑vehicle litigation at the state and federal level, Galloway delivers disciplined case management, strategic motion practice, and proven trial readiness. Another favorable outcome demonstrates our Firm’s impact and dedication to our clients as champions of their business interests.
