When tragedy struck Vallory's family, she found herself navigating a nightmare that no parent should ever endure. Her adult daughter, a vibrant and cherished member of their family, lost her life in a devastating drunk driving accident.
Facts
Location
Southeast Texas
What happened?
Vallory's daughter lost her life in a fatal drunk driving crash that resulted from an alcohol provider's improper service.
Type of Case
3rd Party Dram Shop / Wrongful Death
Resolution
A confidential settlement was reached that satisfied all parties.
The accident occurred after her daughter and a friend had visited two bars, where they were overserved. On their way home, her daughter, now a passenger, was involved in a fatal head-on collision.
In the wake of this unimaginable loss, Vallory and her husband, both retired professionals—a nurse and a law enforcement officer—were plunged into a whirlwind of grief and confusion. Seeking answers and justice for their daughter, they felt an overwhelming need to hold those responsible accountable. Yet, the prospect of hiring a lawyer and pursuing a lawsuit felt daunting and fraught with uncertainty.
...we reached a point where we ran out of avenues to take to find answers.
Not only were we going at it as mom and dad, we were going at it as a retired nurse and retired law enforcement. We wanted to just find any answer and then we reached a point where we ran out of avenues to take to find answers. So, then our goal turned to what else can we do? This is when we got in touch with Grossman Law.
Despite their initial reluctance, Vallory and her husband decided to take a leap of faith and contacted Grossman Law Offices. Their decision was heavily influenced by the law firm's reputation for handling Dram Shop cases with exceptional professionalism and compassion. From the very first meeting, Vallory noticed something different about Grossman Law Offices.
The very first thing that I noticed was that eye contact.
They spoke our daughter's name. They didn't refer to her as a case number or a file number. When they described to us what they were doing, they described it as a mission, not a case. And that's how they treated it.
The team at Grossman Law Offices, led by attorneys Keith Purdue, Mike Grossman, and Cory Carlson, provided unwavering support and guidance throughout the entire process. They ensured Vallory and her husband were informed and prepared for every step of the legal journey.
We walked in not knowing what to expect...
The second we sat down, they told us, 'we're going to walk you through this and we're going to answer any questions that you have. Nothing is off the table here.' They dealt with every single emotion you could imagine a parent could have and had compassion for it, understanding.
One moment that stood out to Vallory was during the mediation process. She vividly remembers the confidence and case mastery displayed by Keith.
And that was one of those moments where I felt like I could take that deep breath. And at that point, we knew he had it.
Keith has this certain expression that he makes, and it's that 'aha'...I have never been more impressed with some of the numbers and the medical terminology. I mean, he did his research...he recalled it from memory. He wasn't reading it from a paper. I literally just sat back and that was one of those moments where I felt like I could take that deep breath. At that point, we knew he had it.
The resolution of their case brought a measure of closure and a sense of justice for Vallory and her family. It wasn't about the money; it was about making sure that another family wouldn't have to endure the same heartache.
Reflecting on the journey, Vallory expresses her deep gratitude for the team at Grossman Law Offices. “Just a special thank you to Mike, Keith and Cory, all the staff returning our phone calls or answering our crazy questions and just being so compassionate and I'm just very grateful,” she says, her voice filled with emotion.
In the end, Vallory found solace in knowing that her daughter's memory was honored through their fight for justice. She closed the box of information she had gathered since the accident, feeling a sense of peace that they had done everything they could. Grossman Law Offices stood by their side, transforming their mission into a reality and providing them with the support they needed to navigate through their darkest hours.