Victor Rodriguez II
Fort Worth, Texas
Victor Rodriguez - Personal Injury, Truck Wreck and Car Accident Lawyer in Fort Worth, Texas
Victor grew up in Houston, Texas, and attended Klein High School where he lettered in Wrestling and became Team Captain during his senior season. Inspired by his father, a prominent personal injury attorney, Victor knew at an early age that he wanted to enter the legal field to help protect and fight for individuals wronged by the negligence of others, especially large corporations.
In pursuing his career ambitions, Victor attended Stephen F. Austin State University where he met his wife, Stuti. In 2006, he graduated with a B.A. in Political Science with a Pre-Law focus. During college, Victor clerked for attorney Travis Clardy, who is now a State Representative (District 11). Victor later graduated from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2009. In law school, Victor clerked for the Honorable Chief Justice Brian Quinn of the Seventh Court of Appeals in Amarillo, Texas.
Before joining Witherite Law Group in July 2015, Victor practiced personal injury law in Lubbock, Texas with a well-respected plaintiff’s personal injury firm. In 2014, Victor received the Bob Black Bar Leaders Award from the Texas Tech University School of Law Alumni Association.
Victor is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Mexico state courts. Victor is also licensed to practice law in all federal districts in Texas. He is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, New Mexico, and Missouri. His career took a big step in 2017 when he recieved an invitation to attend the three-week-long Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming where he trained with some of the nation’s most prestigious personal injury lawyers.
Victor is well-respected in the Dallas/Fort Worth legal community having tried over thirty (30) cases to verdict against some of the area’s most highly-regarded defense lawyers. Victor focuses his practice on death and complex catastrophic cases, including commercial truck wrecks. Victor has amassed a large track record of seven figure settlements for his worthy clients, and several of Victor’s trials have resulted in six-figure verdicts and excess verdicts which resulted in the insurance company paying well over the policy limits. Due to his success and professionalism, Victor was invited to become a member of the highly respected organization, the American Board of Trial Advocates, in 2021.
Victor is able to take on some of the firm’s most significant and difficult cases due to his strong trial skills, and flexibility in adapting in litigation and trial. Despite his success, Victor has never forgotten why he entered the legal field: to care for, protect, and fight for his clients.
In his spare time, Victor can be found spending time with his wife and twin daughters, traveling, watching sports, and attending local concerts.
Top Settlements and Verdicts
A commercial sedan driver was distracted and ran a red light going approximately 35mph. As our clients' vehicle entered the intersection on a green light, the commercial sedan t-boned the vehicle and caused it to roll over. The commercial sedan had a GPS tracking system, which would have alerted the commercial company of details of the wreck. The company did not investigate the information and had no explanation for why its driver ran the red light. Fortunately, an eyewitness captured video of the crash and provided the video to law enforcement and the parties. The video showed the commercial sedan enter the intersection without any reaction despite its driver being confronted with a yellow and then red light for several seconds. Plaintiff's Accident Reconstructionist opined that the Defendant driver's behavior amounted to severe driver distraction. Client sustained a traumatic brain injury which was verified by DTI imaging, disc injuries in her neck necessitating a neck fusion surgery, and physical injuries to other parts of her spine.
A commercial sedan driver was distracted and ran a red light at approximately 35 mph. As our client's vehicle entered the intersection on a green light, the commercial sedan t-boned the vehicle, causing it to roll over. The commercial sedan had a GPS tracking system, which could have alerted the company with details of the wreck. However, the company did not investigate the information and had no explanation for why its driver ran the red light. Fortunately, an eyewitness captured video of the crash and provided it to law enforcement and the parties involved. The video showed the commercial sedan entering the intersection without any reaction, despite the driver being confronted with a yellow and then red light for several seconds. The plaintiff's Accident Reconstructionist opined that the defendant driver's behavior amounted to severe distraction. The client sustained a traumatic brain injury, verified by DTI imaging, disc injuries in her neck that required a fusion surgery, and physical injuries to other parts of her spine.
Our client was traveling on I-20 in Midland, Texas. Traffic ahead slowed, and our client came to a stop. The defendant driver, operating a utility truck for a medical supply company, was distracted by his cell phone and rear-ended our client at 72 mph. The force of the impact caused a catastrophic three-vehicle wreck, and our client's vehicle flipped, landing on its roof. Additional investigation revealed the driver had a history of driving over the posted speed limit while on the job. The company, which monitored the utility truck via GPS, knew or should have known its employee habitually sped while on the job—driving all over West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Our client sustained a traumatic brain injury with a large scalp laceration and injuries to his neck, back, and shoulders. Our client underwent multiple spinal injections and surgery on both shoulders.
Our client was traveling on the interstate in an 18-wheeler when the defendant 18-wheeler failed to yield to our client coming out of a stop sign. The defendant and client collided with each other. Our client's truck was loaded when the accident happened, and she was on her way to drop off a load. The collision impeded her ability to make a timely drop-off.
Our client was driving south on US-75 near Spring Valley in Dallas when a box truck driver failed to control his speed and rear-ended her vehicle. The defendant claimed he was not negligent because a car ahead of him moved out of the way at the last minute, which did not allow the defendant enough time and notice to prevent the wreck. Our client sustained injuries to her neck and back, which required multiple spinal injections.
Our client was driving south on US-75 near Spring Valley in Dallas, Texas, when a box truck driver failed to control his speed and rear-ended her vehicle. The defendant claimed he was not negligent because a car ahead of him moved out of the way at the last minute, which did not allow the defendant enough time and notice to prevent the wreck. Our client sustained injuries to her neck and back, which required multiple spinal injections.
Our client, an 18-wheeler driver, was driving northbound on US 287 in West Texas at night. The defendant, also an 18-wheeler driver, made a U-turn from southbound US 287, turning directly in front of our client's 18-wheeler. Despite our client taking proper evasive action, a crash occurred, forcing our client's 18-wheeler off the road into a ditch. Our client sustained significant injuries, causing him to need spinal injections and eventually surgeries to his neck and low back.
Our client, driving an 18-wheeler, was rear-ended by another 18-wheeler while traveling east on I-20 in Dallas, Texas. Our client sustained a neck injury, which required surgery.
Our clients were passengers on a bus heading to Trucking School in the dark, early morning hours. An 18-wheeler, turning from a private driveway, blocked the road due to difficulties managing the tight turn. The bus driver failed to see the stopped 18-wheeler ahead in his lane, even with his headlights on, and crashed into the 18-wheeler's trailer, causing injuries to many of the bus passengers. Client 1 sustained significant low-back injuries requiring multiple spinal injections and eventually, a spinal fusion surgery. Client 2 sustained injuries to his head, neck, and low back, which required emergency room and chiropractic care.
Initially, the bus company refused to accept any responsibility for the crash, while the 18-wheeler company only wanted to take partial responsibility. After suit was filed, depositions of both drivers were taken, which revealed that both drivers were negligent in causing the crash. At mediation, both agreed to share responsibility and ensure our clients were made whole.
Our client was driving on Highway 121 in the express lane in Bedford, Texas. Our client had come to a complete stop in heavy traffic. An 18-wheeler rear-ended her, pushing her into the vehicle ahead of her. She underwent conservative medical care and multiple spinal injections. The trucking company’s insurance company would not offer fair money to settle the case pre-suit, so a lawsuit was filed. After the suit was filed, our client’s low-back pain continued, and she eventually underwent lumbar fusion surgery. Upon demand, the trucking company’s insurance paid the remainder of the policy limit.
Our client was traveling on eastbound SH-183 when an 18-wheeler coming off the expressway sideswiped her vehicle, causing spinal injuries to her neck and back. The 18-wheeler driver was alleged to have some alcohol in his system.
Our client, who was pregnant, was at a stop sign on Greenville Avenue when a commercial van rear-ended her. The trauma and injuries from the wreck provoked an early labor and delivery. In the months following the wreck and early delivery of her child, our client struggled to recover from her injuries while caring for a newborn. She eventually required several spinal injections.
Our client was driving on US-380 in McKinney, Texas, when a commercial truck cut him off after failing to yield the right of way. Our client sustained neck and back injuries, which required back surgery and several spinal injections.
Our client was traveling on SH-161 in Irving, Texas, and came to a complete stop due to traffic ahead. The defendant, driving a Ford F-550 with a trailer, failed to control his speed and struck our client's vehicle from behind at full speed. Our client suffered a scalp laceration and neck and back injuries.
Our client was driving on Sublett Road in Arlington, Texas, when a tire came off of a tow truck and smashed his windshield and hood. Our client sustained injuries to his head, neck, back, chest, and ribs.
Our client was stopped at a stoplight on Belt Line Road near Highway 20 in Grand Prairie, Texas. The defendant, driving a utility van, struck her from behind after failing to control his speed. Our client sustained injuries to her neck and back, which required multiple spinal injections.
Our client was entering the State Highway from Highway 10 in Euless, Texas, when the defendant, in a commercial vehicle, made an unsafe lane change and struck our client's vehicle. Our client sustained neck and back injuries, which required several spinal injections.
Our client was driving a DART bus with passengers on Ledbetter Road near I-35 in Dallas, Texas. Our client was driving in the far-right lane when an 18-wheeler with its left-turn indicator activated turned right, cutting her off and causing a crash. Our client sustained neck, back, and shoulder injuries, which required shoulder surgery and spinal injections.
Our client was traveling on Haskell Avenue in Dallas, Texas. As he entered an intersection going straight with a green light facing him, the defendant, driving a tow truck, turned left in front of our client. The defendant's failure to yield the right of way resulted in our client sustaining a hand fracture and neck and back injuries.
Our client was traveling on a two-lane street when the defendant, operating a tractor trailer, made an unsafe lane change, hitting our client's vehicle and pushing it onto the curb. The defense attempted to blame our client for causing the wreck by "passing" an 18-wheeler on the right. Our client's injuries to his neck and back required multiple spinal injections.
Our client was traveling west on Eagle Drive towards Bell Avenue in Denton, Texas. As she approached a red stoplight, she came to a full and complete stop. The defendant, driving an 18-wheeler, was traveling north on Bell Avenue, when he made a left-hand turn onto eastbound Eagle Drive, striking our client's vehicle and almost running over the front hood. The defendant claimed the client drove into his trailer as opposed to her being at a stop. Our client suffered injuries to her head, neck, back, and left shoulder. Our client underwent shoulder surgery and had pain management injections to her neck and back.
Our client was driving his work vehicle on I-35 near Post Oak Drive in Denton, Texas. A utility vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed struck our client from behind, causing a multi-car crash. Our client required pain management and injections to resolve his head, neck, low back, and left shoulder injuries.
Our client was driving near her home in Dallas, Texas. She stopped at an intersection due to a red light. When the light turned green, she entered the intersection, and an 18-wheeler driver ran a red light, striking her vehicle. Our client sustained head, neck, and back injuries, which required neurological care and several spinal injections.
Our client was driving on State Highway 121 in Carrollton, Texas. The defendant chose to exit the highway too late and cut off our client, causing a serious crash. Our client sustained injuries to her head, neck, low back, and shoulders. Her injuries required pain management, including spinal injections.
Our client was rear-ended on I-30 in Fort Worth. At the time, the defendant was driving while distracted by his cell phone and going more than 30 mph over the speed limit. Out client sustained a neck injury and a wrist/hand injury, which required surgery.
Our client was struck by a box truck in Hutchins, Texas, when the driver of the box truck failed to yield the right of way at a traffic light. Our client sustained injuries to her neck and back, which required multiple spine injections.
Our client was traveling north on Highway 69 in Oklahoma when he was rear-ended by the defendant, who failed to control his speed. Our client suffered neck and back injuries, which required multiple spinal injections.
Our client was traveling west on Reunion Boulevard in downtown Dallas, Texas, and came to a stop at a red light. The defendant, operating an 18-wheeler, was traveling on northbound Riverfront Boulevard towards Reunion Boulevard, driving in the outside lane of traffic. The defendant tried to turn right from a straight-only lane. The faulty turn cut off a third vehicle that was trying to drive straight through the intersection in the far-right lane of travel, forcing it to take evasive action and strike our client. The defendant claimed he did nothing wrong by turning from an outside lane and never made contact with any vehicle. Our client sustained injuries to her neck and back, requiring multiple spinal injections.
Our client was driving on I-35 in Dallas when she was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler. Our client sustained neck and back injuries, which required multiple spinal injections.
Our client was a passenger on a bus heading to Trucking School in the dark, early morning hours. An 18-wheeler, turning from a private driveway, blocked the road due to difficulties managing the tight turn. The bus driver failed to see the stopped 18-wheeler ahead in his lane, even with his headlights on, and crashed into the 18-wheeler's trailer, causing injuries to many of the bus passengers. Our client sustained injuries to his head, neck, and low back, which required emergency room and chiropractic care.
Initially, the bus company refused to accept any responsibility for the crash, while the 18-wheeler company only wanted to take partial responsibility. After suit was filed, depositions of both drivers were taken, which revealed that both drivers were negligent in causing the crash. At mediation, both agreed to share responsibility and ensure our clients were made whole.
Our client was driving on northbound I-35 near Mockingbird Lane in Dallas, Texas. The defendant, driving an 18-wheeler, was ahead of our client. The defendant was driving too fast on the wet roads, and his vehicle was equipped with defective tires. The 18-wheeler jackknifed and came to a stop across multiple lanes of traffic. Our client struck the front of the 18-wheeler and sustained injuries to his head and neck.