Our Results
The injury lawyers at DeVaughn James have incredible trial records; have obtained one of the largest personal injury verdicts in Oklahoma and Kansas state history; and both Dustin DeVaughn and Richard James have been named to the National Trial Lawyers “Top 100 trial lawyers”. Dustin DeVaughn is repeatedly recognized as SuperLawyer in Missouri and Kansas and Richard James has been designated a “Super Lawyer/Rising Star.”
Before you hire an attorney, make certain you know their jury trial history and their results! Many attorneys who call themselves “trial attorneys” have not taken a case to trial in years or have only had several jury trials. Insurance companies know which attorneys will back down at the last minute and which attorneys will fight for their clients. This fact alone significantly affects the value of your case! Ask the attorney (1) when was the last time they personally had a jury trial; (2) how many jury trials they have tried; and (3) what is their own personal largest jury verdict?
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Latest Case Results
| Attorney | Case Synopsis | Case Type | Injury Type |
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Attorney | Case Synopsis | Case Type | Injury Type |
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 Dustin L. DeVaughn | $20,000,000.00* - Jury Verdict This tragic case involved a young mother of three who was T-boned by a commercial vehicle in rural Oklahoma while crossing a highway. Prior to our handling of the case, two previous attorneys indicated they could not help this family and turned the case down. Through the retention of a forensic crash engineer, we established that the truck swerved into her lane of traffic and a jury returned a damage award of $20,000,00.00 which when reduced by comparative fault resulted in a $12,000,000.00 verdict for our client. | Auto Accident | Back, Neck and Spine Injuries |
Dustin L. DeVaughn | $11,630,000.00* - Jury Verdict We represented a wonderful single mother who sustained a catastrophic shotgun blast to the face as a result of an individual negligently handling the firearm. A Kansas jury awarded our client $11,630,000. The statutory caps on pain and suffering reduce this verdict to $1,880,000.00. | Negligent Handling of Firearm | Severe Facial Injuries |
 Heather A. Nizzio | $7,900,000.00 - Settlement Our client was struck by a semi-truck whose driver had run a red light. Following the collision, our client was intubated and placed on a ventilator for several weeks. When they regained consciousness, it was discovered that they had suffered from a permanent TBI and paralysis requiring admission to a long-term skilled nursing facility. | Motor Vehicle Collision | Paralysis |
 Jeff Wilson | $4,870,000.00 - Settlement Our client was driving their semi-truck when another semi-truck ran the stop sign, at highway speeds, without braking. | Trucking Case | Wrongful Death |
 Chris Omlid | $1,900,000.00 - Settlement Our client was struck by a semi-truck who lost a tire, causing them to cross into the other lane. | Semi Collision | Death |
 Richard W. James | $1,896,000.00- Settlement USD 259, Wichita Public schools hired us when it believed one of its middle schools might be unsafe due to construction and design defects in the building. A lawsuit was filed against the architect, engineer, general contractor and mechanical sub-contractor regarding the damages. After lengthy litigation, and through mediation, the defendants agreed to pay the Wichita public schools for its damages in the amount of $1,896,000.00. | Construction Defect | |
Dustin L. DeVaughn | $1,400,000.00- Jury Verdict We represented a family owned produce business based in southeast Kansas. Our client entered into a sales agreement with a Missouri food wholesaler. The wholesaler did not live up to their end of the contract and put our client out of business after taking all of his customers. In a jury trial that lasted more than two weeks in federal court we proved the wholesaler was responsible for our client’s damages. The wholesaler appealed the verdict to the 10th circuit court of appeals in Denver, Colorado. We argued before the 10th circuit to uphold the verdict. The 10th circuit upheld the verdict and issued attorney fees for a total verdict of $1,400,000.00. | Breach of Contract | |
 Arthur E. Rhodes | $1,250,000.00- Settlement We represented a police officer who was injured in a motor vehicle collision while on duty. Our client sustained significant injuries that resulted in his medical discharge from employment. After filing a lawsuit and litigating the extent of our client’s injuries, the case was settled for the full amount of all available insurance. | Motor Vehicle Collision | Medical Discharge from work |
Richard W. James | $1,002,500.00- Settlement This case involved a trucker in Kansas City making a illegal U-turn and injuring our client causing severe facial injuries. The trucking company closed up following the collision and tried to claim they had no coverage. This case was resolved after tracking down the truck driver and completing depositions. | Trucking Collision | Severe Facial Injuries |
 Claire Melero | Motor Vehicle Collision | Broken Bones and Internal Injuries | |
 Luke J. Williams | $1,000,000.00 - Settlement Our client was severely burned during an agricultural controlled burn. | Agriculture Incident | Severe Burns |
Dustin L. DeVaughn | Confidential - Settlement We represented the family of an individual whose loved one was killed in a motor vehicle collision. After filing a lawsuit and during the litigation process, the case was settled. One of the terms of the settlement was confidentiality. | Motor Vehicle Collision | |
Dustin L. DeVaughn | Confidential - Settlement This was a case against an athletic association which negligently supervised a minor. The minor sustained a serious fracture which caused an underlying congenital condition to become active resulting in severe loss of mobility. | Negligent Supervision of a Minor | Fractured femur and aggravation of underlying congenital condition |
Richard W. James | Confidential - Settlement This case involved a head-on collision between two vehicles on a small Kansas highway. The driver of the other vehicle was suspected to be under the influence of drugs. Our client received significant injuries including multiple fractures and lacerations. As a result of the Settlement, our client was left without any outstanding medical bills and put more than six years’ worth of income in their pocket. | Auto Accident | Broken Bone Injuries |
Dustin L. DeVaughn | Confidential - Settlement This case involved a bicyclist lawfully riding on a public sidewalk that intersected a fast food restaurant’s drive thru. The drive thru was constructed in such a way that it created a blind intersection. A motorist exiting the drive thru struck our client causing severe injuries. The restaurant that created and maintained the hazardous condition and the negligent motorist’s insurance company both contributed to the settlement.
| Bicycle / Auto Accident |
