Noah Wexler

Attorney

Attorney Noah Wexler

Noah Wexler has spent his entire career fighting on behalf of the injured. Known as a fearless and passionate trial attorney, he has handled tens of thousands of cases and helped his clients recover hundreds of millions of dollars. His tenacity, attention to detail, and dedication to honing his craft have helped him thrive under pressure and in high-stakes litigation against insurance companies. He is an effective advocate who can obtain top-dollar for clients injured by another’s negligent conduct. When the other side isn’t being fair, Noah isn’t afraid to challenge them in court. Because of this, Noah is known for getting the best results, no matter what.

Throughout his decade-long career, Noah has stood up for those hurt by the negligent conduct of others. He leverages his skills as a trial attorney to make a difference in people’s lives and give a voice to the injured. Noah is relentless when pursuing justice for clients, which has led to a strong track record of extraordinary results. He represented hundreds of business owners who experienced severe losses in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and explosion. He is always prepared for trial and works hard to protect his clients at every stage of a case.

Noah has been widely recognized in the legal community for his successes. He has been selected for the list for Best Lawyers in America® for Admiralty and Maritime Law, listed on Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, selected every year for inclusion in the list of Texas Super Lawyers® Rising Stars since 2012, named one of Texas’ Top Attorneys and Outstanding Lawyers by Texas Monthly Magazine, recognized among Texas’ Up-And-Coming 100 Attorneys by Texas Monthly, and included in the National Trial Lawyers’ Association’s list of Top 40 Under 40 and their list of Top 100 Trial Lawyers.

The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys also selected Noah as one of the Top 10 Under 40 attorneys in personal injury law. He has earned membership in both the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from America’s Top 100 Attorneys.

He is active in the legal community and maintains membership in the Texas Trial Lawyers’ Association, American Bar Association, and American Association for Justice.

As a native Houstonian, Noah completed his undergraduate in economics from the University of Texas and graduated cum laude with his law degree from South Texas College of Law. During his time in law school, he worked as assistant editor for the South Texas Law Review and earned many accolades for his academic achievements. Noah also honed his legal skills as the judicial clerk in Harris County’s 11th district.

Noah is a confident litigator. His trial work has been inspired by the personal connections he makes with every one of his clients. For Noah, getting the right results matters because he knows people are counting on him. He has tried 20+ cases to verdict and garnered substantial recoveries for thousands of clients.

Licensed to practice in Texas, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and New Mexico, he has tried cases in state and federal courts across these states, including the United States Supreme Court, the U.S. District Courts for Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts, and more. Noah has also represented appellate cases in the U.S. 3rd and 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as the 1st and 14th Court of Appeals in Texas.

Education

  • University of Texas – B.S. Economics (2004)
  • South Texas College of Law – J.D. cum laude (2007)

Admissions

  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
  • United States 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Texas First Court of Appeals
  • Texas Fourteenth Court of Appeals
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
  • All Texas State Courts
  • All Louisiana State Courts
  • All Pennsylvania State Courts
  • All New Mexico State Courts

Awards

  • Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2022)
  • Best Lawyers® for Admiralty and Maritime Law (2018-2023)
  • Super Lawyers® (2022)
  • Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ (2013-2021)
  • Texas Monthly: Texas Top Young Lawyers (2017)
  • Texas Monthly: Texas Up-and-Coming 100 (2017-2019)
  • Texas Monthly: America’s Most Honored Professionals (2016)
  • Top Attorneys: Texas’ Outstanding Young Lawyers (2014-2018)
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers
  • Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers (2014-2018)
  • 10 Best in Texas for Exceptional & Outstanding Client Service by American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (2017-2018)
  • Top 10 Under 40 – Personal Injury by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (2017-2018)
  • America’s Top 100 Attorneys: Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Premier 100 Personal Injury Trial Attorneys by the National Academy of Jurisprudence (2016)
  • American Jurisprudence Award Professional Sport Law (2006)
  • Member of the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®

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Noah Wexler's Case Results

$205 Million Record Settlement Secured for Group of Clients

Attorneys Kurt Arnold, Jason Itkin, Noah Wexler, and Caj Boatright achieved a massive settlement on behalf of a large group of clients. Our attorneys took dozens of depositions to get to the bottom of the facts. After years of difficult, highly-contested litigation, they were finally able to overcome both procedural and legal hurdles. The defendants chose to settle with our clients shortly before trial was scheduled to begin.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $0.00.

Massive Confidential Settlement Achieved

Attorneys from Arnold & Itkin LLP obtained a massive confidential settlement in a large case. The case was resolved after several years of hard work and hard fought litigation.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $0.00.

$110 Million Settlement for Victims of Dangerous Products

Attorneys from the Arnold & Itkin team helped reach a record settlement on behalf of individuals who had suffered from the use of defective, dangerous products. This will help ensure they are taken care of for life.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $0.00.

$105 Million Record Settlement Achieved for Dangerous Product Victims

Attorneys from our legal team helped to represent those who had been seriously harmed by dangerous, defective products. In the end, we obtained a record settlement and recovered $105 million on their behalf.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $0.00.

$75 Million Confidential Settlement Obtained for Multiple Clients

Attorneys Kurt Arnold, Jason Itkin, Caj Boatright, and Noah Wexler settled a case for $75 million on behalf of multiple clients. Our team was able to secure the settlement after we defeated the defendant's attempt to keep the case from getting to trial. After winning a series of rulings that allowed our clients' case to come forward, the defendant settled for an eight-figure amount.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $0.00.

$72 Million Recovery Obtained for Injured Oilfield Worker

Attorneys Jason Itkin, Cory Itkin, and Kurt Arnold were able to win a massive $72 million victory for our client after less than 2 years of preparation and investigation. Our client, a former oilfield worker, lost his arm and suffered other life-changing injuries in an accident caused by negligence. The companies responsible chose to settle with our client a week before trial was set to begin—giving him the financial security and access to medical care he needs. The settlement is potentially a record-setting size, which has compelled the companies involved to change their policies and ensure this never happens to another worker.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $29,340,369.87.

$28 Million Settlement Obtained

Attorneys Kurt Arnold, Jason Itkin, Noah Wexler, and Caj Boatright negotiated a $28 million settlement for our clients in a confidential case. Our firm is thrilled with the result, knowing that it will go toward securing our client’s future.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $0.00.

$17M Recovered for Victim of Oil Well Blowout

Attorneys Jason Itkin, Noah Wexler, and Ben Bireley represented a man who lost his leg following an oil well blowout in Pecos, TX. We took on the case and, despite the involved companies denying all liability, successfully defeated all of their arguments. In the end, we reached a $17 million settlement.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $8,065,398.14.

$12.5 Million Recovered for Victims of Major Oil Spill

A historic settlement was achieved by Attorneys Kurt Arnold and Noah Wexler for victims of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Many complex legal and administrative issues arose, but the team was able to secure generous compensation for the losses suffered, such as those affecting businesses, property, and livelihoods.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $4,398,753.76.

$12 Million Settlement Achieved for Crushed Truck Driver

Attorney Cory Itkin aggressively pursued justice for our client, who was left severely and permanently injured as a result of an accident on the job. Our client was a truck driver and was unloading his cargo when he suffered a stroke. As a result, the cargo he was unloading fell on him, injuring him further. The defendants attempted to blame his injuries on being overweight or on unloading the cargo improperly, but Cory quickly rebutted their arguments. Our thorough trial preparation pressured them into settling with our client for $12 million—a massive sum that will go toward the constant care he now requires for basic daily tasks.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $5,102,160.96.

$10M Settlement for Family Who Lost Loved Ones in Tragic Collision

Attorneys Jason Itkin and Noah Wexler represented a family who lost two loved ones after an 18-wheeler ran a red light. Both family members had been in a vehicle that the truck had collided with; they died on the scene. Our firm took on the case and were able to reach an eight figure settlement on the family’s behalf.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $3,443,971.99.

$9.25 Million Recovered for Fire Victim’s Family

After a tragic fire that took the life of an individual, a family hired Attorneys Jason Itkin & Noah Wexler from Arnold & Itkin. This was the right decision because the firm obtained a major recovery on the client’s behalf, despite the defendants raising legal and factual defenses. The case closed when the defendants offered compensation on the eve of trial.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $3,986,644.87.

$9.25 Million Recovered for Young Man Who Suffered Amputation

Attorney Noah M. Wexler achieved a major settlement for a young man who had to undergo a traumatic leg amputation after being hit by a delivery truck in Harris County, Texas. Despite facing legal and factual difficulties with the defendant's accusations, Arnold & Itkin was able to secure a substantial settlement to aid in our client's recovery process.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $4,490,697.29.

$9 Million Settlement Secured in Lawsuit Against Large Oil Company

Arnold & Itkin LLP was able to reach a successful settlement of more than $9 million for multiple clients who brought a lawsuit against a large oil company. Attorney Kurt Arnold handled the case, successfully proving that the oil company had been negligent in conducting operations and securing a fair settlement on behalf of his clients.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $3,668,864.00.

$8.385 Million Settlement for Family of Man Killed by Off-Duty Drunk Driver

Attorneys Noah Wexler and Ben Bireley represented the son, mother, and estate of a young father who was killed when an off-duty employee drove a company truck while drunk. There were numerous challenges in this case. It is rare for a company to be held liable for the actions of an off-duty employee but even rarer for them to be held liable when that off-duty employee breaks the law. Despite this, our team took on the case and were able to find numerous instances that proved the company should have taken the company vehicle away from the driver. In the end, the company paid nearly every penny available of its insurance funds.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $3,535,977.36.

$8 Million Settlement Secured for Family of Apartment Drowning Victim

Attorneys Noah Wexler and Ben Bireley recovered $8 million against an apartment complex owner and operator for their failure to abide by pool safety regulations. The defendant in this case owned and operated a pool that didn’t have a functional gate, which is required by both local and state regulations. As a result, our clients lost their child in a drowning accident; to add insult to injury, the defendant blamed our clients for their son’s death to avoid liability. Noah Wexler’s experience with apartment pool cases equipped our team to aggressively investigate what really happened, uncover the apartment owner’s negligence, and compel them to settle with our client. In the wake of such a devastating loss, our firm is proud to have secured some justice for our clients.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $3,398,277.86.

$7 Million Achieved for Burn Victims

Arnold & Itkin’s legal team fought hard to obtain justice on behalf of four clients who had been severely injured in an oil refinery explosion. Our clients had been thrown into a nearby handrail and then covered in hot steam and coking material. As a result, and despite the protective gear they had been wearing at the time of the incident, they suffered burns to their faces, heads, backs, legs, and arms. We took on the case and were successful in holding the involved companies accountable. We recovered $7 million on their behalf.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $3,629,126.77.

$6.975 Million Recovered After Drowning in Community Pool

Attorneys Noah Wexler and Ben Bireley recovered $6.975 million on behalf of a family following a tragic drowning in a community pool. Despite the tragic incident, the pool owner refused to take any responsibility for what had occurred and even argued that Texas law limited their liability. We took them to court, but the trial was stopped after just two days due to the pandemic. The defendants settled the evening before the trial was set to start again—for nearly twice what they had argued were their liability limits.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $3,367,008.82.

$6.7 Million Settlement for Injured Tankerman

Jason Itkin, Noah Wexler, and Ben Bireley represented a man who was working on a dock in Donaldsonville, Louisiana as a tankerman. Our client fell and sustained serious injuries to his legs, back, and neck that required surgery and left him permanently disabled. Initially, the defendant attempted to blame our client for the accident. Our team refused to let them treat him this way and was able to negotiate a settlement while the case was pending in Louisiana State Court.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $2,869,456.59.

$6.25 Million for Oilfield Service Worker with Mangled Hand

Attorneys Noah Wexler and Ben Bireley successfully recovered $6.25 million on behalf of an oilfield service worker whose hand was crushed after a hydraulic grease pump was unexpectedly activated. Despite the severity of his injuries, the defendants (the owner-operator of the drilling location and the pump’s manufacturer) tried to blame our client and his direct employer. We were not deterred and cut through their excuses, bringing in necessary experts. In the end, we reached a favorable settlement on his behalf.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $2,727,145.67.

$6.25 Million Obtained for Family of Man Killed While Working Offshore

Attorneys Cory Itkin and Jason Itkin negotiated a settlement of $6.25 million on behalf of a Mississippi family who lost a loved one in an offshore accident. The decedent had been a barge engineer who had suffered a heart attack while working off the Africa coast. It had taken several hours to get him to a cardiologist so that he could receive the necessary medical attention. Our firm filed a Jones Act lawsuit against the decedent’s employers. The defendant argued that they were not responsible for caring for the man’s heart attack and pointed out the difficulties in obtaining specialized medical treatment in remote locations. We were able to overcome those arguments and reach a settlement of $6.25 million that will help to ensure that the family will be taken care of. The case was pending in Harris County, Texas.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $2,582,566.13.

$5.5M Settlement Negotiated for Wounded Family

A $5,500,000 settlement was secured by Attorneys Noah Wexler and Jason Itkin for a household that lost a member of their family due to a terrible mishap. Arnold & Itkin is proud to have secured a financial future for a family who has been dealt irreparable harm.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $2,643,472.81.

$5.7 Million Recovered for Man Injured on Oil Platform

Attorneys Noah M. Wexler and Ben Bireley represented an oil platform worker who was seriously injured while working in the Gulf of Mexico. Our client had spent months trying to settle his own claim before turning to our firm for help. Once we got involved, the situation quickly changed. A two-year litigation battle followed in which we successfully exposed numerous safety failures, making it clear that a jury would find the oil company responsible for our client’s injury. In the end, the company settled for $5.7 million.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $2,565,635.36.

$5.5 Million Obtained for Contractor with Severe Crush Injury

Attorneys Noah Wexler and Ben Bireley secured a $5.5 million settlement for our client, an Alabama man who was injured while working in Texas. Because his employer failed to put basic safety procedures in place, our client suffered severe crush injuries to his non-dominant arm. Despite lacking lockout/tagout procedures and a job safety analysis, the employer blamed our client for his injuries, saying that it was his fault for being in the wrong place. However, our questioning of the defendant’s own witnesses revealed the truth. This settlement ensures that our client will get the medical treatment and financial security he deserves. The case was pending in Harris County, Texas.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $2,313,864.55.

$5.5 Million Settlement Obtained for 4 Injured Workers

When four workers were injured on an industrial site, they needed attorneys who would secure their rights effectively—which is why they turned to Arnold & Itkin. Attorneys Jason Itkin, Noah Wexler, and Cory Itkin fought to secure a trial against our clients’ defendant, who is one of the largest companies in the nation. The defendant was fighting to get the trial dismissed entirely, but our firm creatively framed the case’s liability theory and convinced the judge to continue the trial. As a result, the defendant agreed to settle with our clients for $5.5 million during the jury selection process. We are proud of this result and are glad that our clients will be taken care of for the rest of their lives.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $2,208,195.22.

$4.7 Million Recovered for Man Injured by Falling Steel Beam

Attorneys Noah Wexler and Ben Bireley recovered $4.7 million on behalf of a client catastrophically injured after a steel beam fell on his legs. The defendant in the case attempted to settle but never made an offer that would fairly compensate our client, so we continued to prepare the case for trial. We took more than 15 depositions and collected thousands of pages of evidence. Then, just days before the trial was set to begin, the defendants folded and made a settlement offer than was five times the original amounts offered.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $2,102,085.91.

$4.25 Million Settlement for Fatal Oilfield Accident

Attorneys Noah Wexler and Ben Bireley took on a case involving an oilfield hand who lost his life in an on-the-job accident, helping his family find justice. Through vital depositions that disproved the defense’s claims that our client was responsible for his own death, our attorneys were able to win a $4.25 million settlement on the family’s behalf.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $2,011,474.47.

$4 Million Settlement Obtained on Behalf of a Drowning Victim

Attorneys Jason Itkin and Noah Wexler reached a $4 million settlement for the family of a young drowning victim. The defendants tried to blame our clients’ loved one for his death, citing an unknown illness and his own conduct. We argued that the defendant failed to provide required safety equipment that would have saved his life. Our handling of the case eventually compelled the defendants to settle with the family for a multimillion-dollar amount.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $1,737,859.92.

$3.9 Million Recovered for Injured Louisiana Rig Worker

Attorneys Kurt Arnold and Noah Wexler helped a Louisiana rig worker recover $3.9 million after suffering severe injuries to his neck and shoulders. We alleged that the injuries were due to the defendants’ failure to ensure that the scene was clear before bleeding off pressure through rig hoses. The defendants denied their liability and claimed the accident was the plaintiff’s fault. Our team took approximately 10 depositions before pushing for the case to be taken to court. Right before the jury was picked, the defendants raise their offer and settled.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $1,977,164.42.

$3.7 Million Obtained for Man Injured in Offshore Platform Fire

Attorney Cory Itkin represented a foreign worker injured when a fire broke out on the offshore platform that he was aboard. The fire broke out on the platform, located in the Gulf of Mexico, when one of our client’s coworkers began to weld without a hot work permit. The defendant argued that the fire was solely the fault of that coworker, who our client was not permitted to sue. There was additional complexity to the case as our client did not speak English very well. Despite these obstacles, Cory was able to reach a settlement after a week of trial for $3.7 million that will ensure our client, and his family, will receive the care that they need. The case was pending in the Eastern District of Louisiana.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $1,740,031.34.

Supply Vessel Captains Receive $3.5 Million Settlement

Attorney's Kurt Arnold & Noah Wexler obtained a $3,500,000.00 settlement on behalf of two supply vessel captains who were violently assaulted while working off the coast of Nigeria. Due to inadequate security measures, engine malfunctions and other negligent acts and omissions of their employers their vessel was prone to boarding and attack by armed assailants. The area in which they were required to operate was known to be at high risk for boarding, attacks and kidnappings yet their employer, and the company to which they were contracted, failed to take adequate measures to ensure their security and safety. As a result of the attacks one captain suffered facial fractures requiring surgery and the other suffered arm, back and neck injuries which will likely require surgery. Both individuals now suffer from post traumatic stress disorder as a result of the incident. Arnold & Itkin was proud to assist these two seamen to ensure they received the medical treatment they required and the compensation they deserved.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $1,529,735.70.

$3.25 Million Record Settlement Days Before Trial in Child Drowning Case

Attorneys Noah Wexler and Ben Birely helped a family find justice after their child drowned at an apartment complex in North Texas. The defendant tried to deny responsibility for two years, but Noah and Ben refused to give up. They gathered thousands of pages of evidence and took 17 depositions, working relentlessly to prepare the case for trial. Mere days before the case was set to be decided by a jury, the defendant settled for $3.25 million. This was 35 times their original offer. In instances like this, where an innocent child paid the price of another’s negligence, our team makes every effort to see justice served. We are proud of this result and the impact it has had on the family as they work on moving forward.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $1,367,888.90.

$3 Million Acquired for Injured Apprentice Electrician

Attorneys Noah Wexler and Noah Bireley achieved a $3 million settlement for a contractor who suffered serious burn injuries onsite at an industrial plant. The owner tried to blame our client, who was working as an electrician, for the burns he sustained. However, Noah and Ben found that the plant owner broke its own rules when it authorized our client’s work in the first place.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $1,431,837.60.

Arnold & Itkin Win $2.9M for Car Accident Victims

Attorneys Kurt Arnold and Noah Wexler of Arnold & Itkin LLP were able to secure near $3 million on behalf of their clients, two people who were injured in a motor vehicle accident. The firm is proud to serve those who have become victims of the negligence of others so that they can get the recovery they deserve.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $1,300,676.74.

$2.875M Settlement for Seriously Injured Worker

Our law firm represented a worker who suffered serious crush injuries to both his arm and his hand. Attorneys Jason Itkin, Noah Wexler, Ben Bireley, and Rebecca Adam took on the case, beating back the claims of the defendant who denied that the incident ever occurred. The defendant refused to take any responsibility. Despite this, we were successful in reaching a major settlement, recovering $2.875 million for our client.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $1,435,442.73.

$2.7 Million Settlement for Injured Jones Act Seaman

Jason Itkin and Noah Wexler represented a young man who sustained serious injuries while working on a seagoing barge. His injuries were the result of a line handling incident. Our client’s injuries included a compound fracture that required extensive medical care, including multiple surgeries. The worker is now permanently disabled. Despite the serious nature of the accident, the defendant tried to blame the worker for his injuries. Our team was able to earn a $2,700,000 settlement shortly before the case went to trial in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $919,117.03.

$2.6 Million Settlement Reached for West Texas Oilfield Worker

Attorneys Noah Wexler and Ben Bireley won $2.6 million for a West Texas oilfield services employee who was seriously injured when he was violently knocked off a trailer bed when a drilling rig came loose during transfer. Our client ultimately needed knee and back surgeries to recover from his injuries. Although the defendant tried to blame our client for being in the wrong place, and pointing to his age rather than their negligence, our attorneys were able to get the defendant’s own witnesses to disagree with the “corporate story” and share the truth.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $1,156,686.22.

$2.595 Million Recovered in Settlement for Jones Act Seaman

While working offshore near Brazil’s coast, our client was ordered to perform a strenuous task without adequate help. In following these orders, he sustained serious spinal cord injuries that left him unable to continue working in the offshore industry and required that he pay for extensive medical treatment, including surgery. Attorneys Jason Itkin, Noah Wexler, and Ryan MacLeod obtained a multi-million dollar settlement for this offshore worker to ensure he receives the medical care he needs and can plan for the future.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $1,106,225.30.

$2.5 Million Settlement Recovered for Injured Seaman

Attorneys Jason Itkin, Noah Wexler, and Rebecca Adams secured $4 million for an offshore worker who badly injured his lower back. Our client was working aboard a vessel when he was ordered to do a heavy lift without proper support. The work caused a disc herniation in his lower back that required surgery to treat. The defendant settled with our client before trial, which was pending in Harris County, Texas.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $1,051,842.70.

$2.5 Million Settlement Obtained for Highway Accident Survivor

Attorneys Jason Itkin and Noah Wexler recovered $2.5 million for a young man who was injured in a car accident where he was a passenger. There were numerous challenges involving evidence and the law to ensure he was provided with everything he needed for his recover. Our firm was proud to ensure this man—a father and husband—was taken care of for life.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $1,067,321.25.

$2.5 Million Won for Offshore Worker with Torn Achilles

Attorneys Noah Wexler and Ben Bireley recovered $2.5 million on behalf of an offshore worker who tore his Achilles tendon while attempting to move heavy equipment without appropriate assistance. His injury resulted in him needing multiple surgeries, which also meant he could not continue working offshore. Despite the severity of his injuries, the companies denied all liability and attempted to pin the blame on our client. Our firm took on the case and was successfully able to reach a settlement to take care of our client for life.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $1,051,264.50.

$2.5 Million Settlement for Victim of Sexual Assault

Attorneys Jason Itkin and Noah Wexler won a $2.5 million settlement for a client who was violently attacked at her apartment complex in Houston, Texas. The attacker was able to gain entry and assault our client because of inadequate security measures and poor building maintenance, and our attorneys worked to prove this. We also overcame arguments by the defense that the attack itself could not have been prevented and that our client held responsibility for her own protection. We held the defendants accountable, negotiating a settlement that would help our client begin to move on with her life.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $1,206,762.55.

$2.5 Million Settled for Victim of Offshore Accident

A client fell several feet and fractured his back due to a missing railing. After he sought help from Arnold & Itkin, Attorneys Jason Itkin and Kelly Woods helped to obtain a $2.5 million settlement on his behalf. By proving the company ought to have implemented a fall prevention program for employee protection, Arnold & Itkin settled the case for enough compensation to cover the client’s medical needs, which includes a back fusion surgery.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $1,022,207.35.

$2.35 Million Won for Son Who Lost His Father

Attorneys Ben Bireley and Noah Wexler achieved a $2.35 million settlement for a son who lost his father due to his employer’s actions. This was a hard-won case which required numerous depositions before the facts revealed themselves and Arnold & Itkin was able to prove that a third party was directly involved in the incident, and that our client’s father was not to blame for his own death.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $1,087,261.09.

$2.35 Million Recovered for Victim of Tugboat Accident

The Arnold & Itkin legal team represented a deckhand who suffered serious back injuries after a tugboat she was on collided with another vessel. The injuries were so severe that she ultimately needed back surgery. Despite this, both vessel owners denied any liability in the case and pointed the finger to the other vessel. They also tried to minimize our client’s injuries by stating that her claim was not credible, that she had overstated medical bills, and that she was able to return to work. They also attempted to utilize the Limitation of Liability Act, an antiquated law, to cap their damages. Our team first won in federal court trial (Houston, TX) and then reached a $2,350,000 settlement just before second trial on damages was to be held in Galveston County, TX.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $1,211,098.26.

$2.25 Million Recovered for Seaman Who Fell Through Grate

Attorneys Noah Wexler and Ben Bireley secured a settlement of $2.25 million for an offshore worker who fell through a manhole grate while at sea. The defendants not only claimed it wasn’t their fault, but they claimed that the injuries weren’t caused by the accident at all. Our firm immediately got to work litigating the case, eventually forcing the defendant to offer our client what he needed for his injuries.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $1,113,384.41.

$2.1 Million Secured for Truck Accident Victim

Attorneys Noah Wexler and Ben Bireley won $2.1 million for a commercial driver who was seriously injured when he was ejected from his 18-wheeler. Our client sustained neck injuries which required emergency surgery.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $880,155.91.

$2 Million for Victims of Exxon Refinery Gas Release

Attorney Jason Itkin negotiated a $2 million settlement on behalf of 4 plaintiffs who were injured in a gas release at an Exxon refinery in Texas. Though the case saw several complex legal hurdles and was even referred to the Texas Supreme Court, Arnold & Itkin prevailed on behalf of its clients and secured a settlement that ensures they will be taken care of for the foreseeable future.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $1,042,885.64.

$1.985 Million Won for Oilfield Worker Injured in Car Accident

Attorneys Noah Wexler and Ben Bireley won $1.985 million for an oilfield worker who was taken out of the workforce due to his injuries after a commercial vehicle rear-ended him and a coworker in Nueces County, Texas. This collision aggravated our client’s back conditions and caused significant head injuries and, because he was the sole breadwinner for his young family, including a disabled child, put an entire family at risk. Arnold & Itkin stood up to the defendant, aggressively pursuing them even when they tried to avoid showing up in court. Finally, the defendant agreed to pay the entirety of its insurance policy for the damage they caused.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $843,367.05.

$1.975 Million Recovered for Truck Accident Victims in Settlement

When our clients needed attorneys to fight on their behalf against a large trucking company, they knew they could depend on our skilled litigation team. Attorneys Jason Itkin, Cory Itkin, Noah Wexler, and Kelly Woods negotiated a $1.975M settlement on behalf of our clients who were injured in a trucking accident in Houston. An 18-wheeler attempted a lane change and struck our clients’ vehicle in the process. While the trucking company attempted to shift the blame onto our clients by claiming the incident a result of their driving, Arnold & Itkin successfully negotiated a sizable settlement that will provide for our clients’ financial and medical needs, including back surgery.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $841,954.44.

$1.9 Million Recovered in Chemical Plant Accident Case

After being struck by a piece of equipment during a turn-around operation at a chemical plant, the injured worker turned toward our industrial injury lawyers for help. Attorneys Caj Boatright, Cory Itkin, and Noah Wexler took on the case and combated the plant's allegations that our client was to blame for the accident. We pushed aggressively to take the case to trial and were able to prove that the equipment should have been removed years prior to the incident. The plant agreed to settle for $1,900,000 rather than face trial.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $818,670.83.

$1.8 Million Settlement Recovered for Victim of Faulty Winch

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $778,637.07.

$1.75 Million Secured for Injured Oilfield Worker

Attorneys Noah Wexler and Ben Bireley achieved a settlement for an oilfield hand who suffered head, neck, and back injuries at an oilfield in North Texas when a pressure hose came loose from its stakes. Although the operator claimed that its company man didn’t control our client’s work, and tried to blame him for his own injuries, Noah and Ben were able to disprove these claims. Instead, they proved that it was the poor leadership, job planning, and equipment on site that led to the incident.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $879,618.63.

$1.525 Million Recovered for Injured Dive-Support Vessel Deckhand

Attorneys Noah Wexler, Ben Bireley, and Samantha Demuren recovered $1.525 million, as well as payment of medical expenses, for an offshore worker whose back was blown out while working on a dive-support vessel. The injuries were extensive, requiring not only back surgery shortly after returning to shore, but years of treatment. Despite this, our client’s employer attempted to short circuit the necessary treatment and blamed the injury on degenerative changes. We took on the case and are proud of the result we achieved.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $721,524.40.

$1.5 Million Recovered for Severely Burned Client

A young truck driver was seriously burned when a faulty piece of equipment ignited fumes in a nearby tank at a land-based natural gas facility. He suffered burns to his face, neck, and shoulder, requiring extensive medical treatment. He came to Arnold & Itkin for help, and Attorneys Noah Wexler and Ben Bireley took on the case. The defendants tried to lay the blame for the incident on our client and his co-worker, saying they caused the explosion, but we knew it was caused by faulty equipment. Our team fought for and won a $1,500,000 settlement for our client prior to trial. The case was pending in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $723,383.75.

$1,500,000 Verdict Obtained for Family in Wrongful Death Case

Arnold & Itkin filed a lawsuit on behalf of a family who had lost a loved one when he collapsed from a cardiac arrhythmia at the UPS warehouse where he was working that summer. The warehouse was not air conditioned. UPS argued that its warehouses rarely are. They further argued that the young man had needed his pacemaker since infancy and was well aware of the working conditions, having worked at that warehouse for the last six years. UPS had previously offered the family a $150,000 settlement before the case went to trial in Harris County, Texas. It takes a unanimous verdict to find a defendant guilty of gross negligence, which goes beyond ordinary negligence. Attorneys Cory Itkin and Ryan MacLeod secured this unanimous verdict to hold UPS accountable for its dangerous working conditions and to recover $1.5 million in compensation for the family.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $0.00.

$1.5 Million Obtained for Injured Longshoreman

Attorneys Cory Itkin, Jason Itkin, and Kelly Woods helped represent a longshoreman who sustained a severe back injury in a line handling incident; the injury was severe enough to require multiple back surgeries as treatment. In the incident, our client has been carrying a mooring line to tie up a barge alongside a dock when the slack in the line suddenly became taut, jerking him backward. The defendant argued that the line only became tight because another worker let it fall into the water; that our client was only injured because he had improperly tied the line around his shoulder; and that our client had pre-existing injuries. The vessel owner’s doctor even argued that our client had been faking the injury. Despite these allegations, we were successful in recovering a $1.5 million settlement on behalf of our client. The case was pending in the Eastern District of Texas. The Honorable Marcia Crone was presiding.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $646,494.87.

$1.5 Million Won for Family of Worker Fatally Struck by Equipment

Attorneys Jason Itkin, Noah Wexler, and Ben Bireley helped a family get answers and see justice served after they lost a loved one in a workplace accident. The incident involved a man who was struck in the head by a dangerous piece of equipment; the injury claimed his life. Upon taking on the case, our attorneys were able to prove that the defendants knew of the dangerous condition and failed to prevent this senseless tragedy.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $672,506.02.

$1.375 Million Recovered on Behalf of Injured Seaman

While our client was releasing two barges on the Mississippi river, his foot got caught between two wires. He tried to radio his employer for help, but the employer had left the assigned post. Our client then tried to warn the pilot to not move the barges, but the barges moved anyway. Entrapped in the wires, our client’s left foot was amputated. He needed many surgeries and could no longer return to work. The attorneys at Arnold & Itkin fought hard to ensure that our client’s employer was held responsible for this highly preventable accident, ensuring that our client recovered the financial settlement needed to compensate him for immediate and long-term medical recovery and income losses. We are proud to report that our legal team secured $1.375 million for our client.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $714,526.75.

$1.325 Million Won for Helicopter Accident Victim

Attorneys Jason Itkin and Noah Wexler achieved a $1.325 million settlement for a passenger involved in a helicopter accident, despite many legal and evidentiary obstacles.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $705,807.64.

$1.2 Million Settlement for Texas Deckhand

Attorneys Jason Itkin, Cory Itkin, and Noah Wexler represented a deckhand from Beeville, Texas who injured his lungs after inhaling toxic fumes on a tugboat. The defendants argued that there were no toxic materials even present on the barge connected to the tugboat so it was therefore impossible for the deckhand to have suffered his injuries. They also tried to cap their damages at an artificially low amount through a Limitation of Liability Act in federal court in Houston. Cory Itkin won that case and our team was then successful in reaching a favorable settlement right before a second trial for damages was held in state court in Galveston County.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $539,647.96.

$1.25 Million Settlement Negotiated in Freeway Accident

Attorneys Jason Itkin, Cory Itkin, Noah Wexler, and Kelly Woods recently resolved a case for $1,250,000 involving a young man whose vehicle was violently struck by a piece of freeway construction equipment while driving to work on the feeder to the Sam Houston Tollway. The young man sustained serious injuries to his legs, arm, back, and head, requiring emergency surgery and significant subsequent medical treatment. The defendants contested liability and the extent and nature of the young man’s serious injuries. The case was pending in Harris County District Court. Arnold Itkin was able to counter the defendants’ points and successfully negotiate a settlement for this young man prior to trial. Our entire team was proud to advocate on his behalf and firmly stands up for individuals like this young man who have sustained severe injuries due to the negligence of other individuals.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $594,508.54.

$1.1 Million Settlement Secured for Victim of Massive Truck Accident

Attorneys Noah Wexler, Ben Bireley, and Rebecca Adams obtained a million-dollar settlement on behalf of our client—a survivor of a multi-vehicle crash that involved an 18-wheeler. Our client suffered serious injuries to his back and neck as a result, which kept him from earning a living. The defendant (the company who employed the truck driver) attempted to avoid responsibility by blaming the other drivers in the accident and by downplaying our client's injuries—injuries that required multiple operations. We continued working right up to the trial date to hold the company accountable. At the last minute, they chose to settle with our client rather than face a jury.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $461,061.89.

$1 Million Obtained for Hurt Inland Barge Worker

Attorneys Jason Itkin, Cory Itkin, and Noah Wexler negotiated a $1 million settlement on behalf of a man working on an inland barge. Our client fell and suffered serious injuries to his back and knee; those injuries eventually required surgery for treatment. The defendants argued that the injuries were pre-existing and that our client was to blame for not paying attention to his surroundings. They were even able to successfully obtain a summary judgment. Still, our attorneys were able to reach a fair settlement that will help ensure our client’s well-being. The case was pending in Harris County, Texas.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $571,450.17.

$1 Million Settlement for Seaman Injured in Slip & Fall Accident

Arnold & Itkin attorneys Noah Wexler and Ben Bireley represented a seaman who was seriously injured when he slipped and fell on the engine room floor of the dredging ship where he was working. An oily, muddy substance had been left on the floor of the engine room as a result of inadequate housekeeping by the prior hitch, and our client suffered such severe injuries that he required back and shoulder surgery. The defendant tried to prove that our client had invented the incident by lining up witnesses to support their claim, but during depositions, our attorneys brought the truth to light. Our expert witness also detailed the safety violations that contributed to the slip and fall accident. The incident occurred in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Louisiana, and the case was pending in the 19th Judicial District Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge. We secured a $1 million settlement for our client.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $515,109.64.

$975,000 Recovered for Injured Trucker

Attorneys Noah Wexler and Ben Bireley recovered a $975,000 settlement on behalf of a truck driver who was injured after another driver drove carelessly. This will help ensure that he has a stable future.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $421,615.98.

18-Wheeler Accident Claim Settles at $950,000

After sustaining serious back injuries from an accident, a young woman approached the firm to represent her in a truck accident claim. At the time of the accident, she was a Houston resident and veteran. She sustained serious injuries that required back surgery. The case was being presented before the Honorable Wesley Ward in Harris County, Texas before reaching a settlement of $950,000. Although the defense argued the victim's injuries were present before the accident, attorneys Jason Itkin, Cory Itkin and Noah Wexler were able to rebut the defendant's claims and secure a favorable amount for the firm's client.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $443,931.98.

$875,000 Recovered for Electrocution Victim

Attorneys Jason Itkin, Cory Itkin, and Noah Wexler recently resolved a case for $875,000.00 involving a man who was electrocuted while working from an elevated workspace. The man fell three stories and sustained serious injuries to his hips, shoulder, back, and neck. His injuries required multiple surgeries and emergency care. The defendant contested liability, blamed our client for the accident, and disputed the extent and nature of the man’s serious injuries. The case was pending in Dallas County District Court. Arnold Itkin and our attorneys were able to overcome these defenses and negotiate a settlement for this man prior to trial. Arnold Itkin is proud to represent individuals like this man, who have sustained serious and permanent injuries as a result of the negligent conduct of others.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $375,919.59.

$850 Thousand Recovered for Client Injured by Vessel’s Wake

Our client was injured when the pier on which he stood was unable to withstand the tremendous force created by a speeding ship’s wake. The pier collapsed and as a result, our client suffered catastrophic injuries to his back and neck, requiring numerous surgeries. When seeking restitution, he came to Arnold & Itkin. Fighting tirelessly for our client, we were able to recover $850 thousand on his behalf, allowing for his medical and financial needs to be met.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $426,727.96.

$895,000 Recovered for Injured Boat Captain

Arnold & Itkin took on a case for an injured tugboat captain and were able to settle just before the trial was set to begin, securing $895,000 on his behalf. Our client had injured his back while he was unloading materials from the tugboat at a shore side facility. He required extensive medical treatment, but the defendants tried to argue that he was to blame for his injuries. The defendants also claimed that his injuries were the result of a preexisting condition. Attorneys Noah Wexler and Ben Bireley fought to disprove these claims and ultimately secured a life-changing settlement for our client.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $417,034.28.

$800,000 Settlement for Injured Deckhand

Arnold & Itkin represented a young deckhand who was seriously injured after he was instructed to move a heavy gangway manually. As a point of reference, an aluminum gangway may weigh about 280 pounds. Our client suffered back injuries, and we filed a case in Baton Rouge state court against his employer. Initially, the defendants tried to blame the young man for his own injuries, but we fought these claims and secured an $800,000 settlement for our client.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $397,387.27.

$750,000 Obtained for Woman Broadsided by Dump Truck

Noah Wexler obtained a $750,000.00 settlement for a young woman who received serious injuries to her spine in a collision with a dump truck. The defendant in this case was a construction company that failed to post any flagger, cones, or signs to warn of construction activity in the area. Video cameras recorded the defendant’s driver exiting the construction site and cutting across traffic. Our firm forced the defendant to turn in a safety report from an independent source that cited the defendant as the at-fault party for the accident. Because Arnold & Itkin was relentless in our pursuit of justice, our client was able to get enough money to pay for her medical expenses and hold the construction company accountable for its negligence.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $288,944.94.

$750,000 Settlement Obtained for 18-Wheeler Crash Survivor

Attorneys Ben Bireley and Noah Wexler secured a $750,000 settlement for a woman who was rear-ended by a commercial vehicle while traveling on I-45 south. Despite being a rear-end accident, the driver and his employer both denied liability for the woman's damages—which were significant. Thankfully, the company changed their tune when Arnold & Itkin started demanding answers. Now our client has the money she needs to get medical care and secure her future.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $333,481.11.

$550,000 Settlement Obtained for Jones Act Seaman with Injured Knee

Attorneys Noah Wexler and Ben Bireley recovered $550,000 for a Jones Act seaman who injured his knee in a crewboat accident. The defendants tried to dodge liability, but our investigation's findings forced them to settle with our client. He now has what he needs to repair the damage caused to him.

Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $286,964.54.

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