How We Helped Wendy S. Find Justice After the Preventable Death of Her Fiancé

At Grossman Law Offices, we’re often called upon during a family’s darkest moments. When Wendy S. lost her fiancé, Roosevelt, in a tragic accident after he was overserved alcohol at a bar in South Texas, her only focus was on making sure her son – their child – would be taken care of.

“When his dad was here, he was taking care of him,” Wendy told us. “But now that he’s not, it’s just making sure that my son is able to be okay in the future when he gets older.”

Wendy hadn’t set out to pursue legal action at first. It was Roosevelt’s mother, her son’s grandmother, who initially contacted our firm after learning the bar had continued serving Roosevelt long after he was visibly intoxicated. “She kept me in the loop of course, because again, my son is a minor… and I supported her on that as well.”

Once we became involved, Wendy played a crucial role. As the person most familiar with Roosevelt’s day-to-day affairs, she assisted our legal team in gathering crucial documentation, including phone records, text messages, bank statements, work history, and more. Her contributions helped us build a strong case against the establishment responsible.

Seeking More Than Compensation

While ensuring her son’s future was top of mind, Wendy made it clear that their legal goals weren’t just about finances.

“Besides getting my son’s financial help, we wanted to honestly do it so that way the restaurant wouldn’t do it [again] or another family member had to deal with that,” she said. “That was really our second goal—making sure they realized that overserving alcohol can cause death.”

When the case reached its resolution, Wendy vividly remembered the moment everything clicked:

That acknowledgment—that someone was finally holding the bar accountable—was a moment of both validation and relief.

Trust, Support, and Respect

Throughout the process, Wendy worked closely with attorney Cory Carlson, who led the legal effort. She remembered his professionalism and compassion during a very painful time:

“He was very attentive with us and just kept us posted with any change,” Wendy said. “He also made it personal, making sure that we were okay and cared about our feelings… having to repeat the story and having to go through this made it hard for us. But he also made it comfortable to where we weren’t alone.”

That sense of care and personal connection is something we always strive to bring to every family we represent.

A Message to Others

Wendy knows the pain of losing a partner too soon—and of having to explain to a child that their father isn’t coming home. When asked what she would say to someone in a similar situation, her answer was clear:

“They can trust that law firm, especially Mr. Cory. Because again, they made us feel like family… they helped us out a lot, especially when there’s a minor involved. They wanted to make sure that it was a good resolution for my son. And they’re amazing. They really are.”