We will fight the well funded insurance companies while you focus on you and your family.
If you've been injured and need an accident attorney, Ron McCallum is the person to speak to. He has personally tried several accident injury cases, including car wrecks, bus wrecks, and 18-wheeler cases, with many of these resulting in substantial settlements and recoveries for his clients. He will fight for you against the well funded corporations to get what you deserve.
In 2015 I was in an accident that could have taken my life. The incident was life changing. Immediately following the incident my husband and I decided that we would need to contact and consult with a lawyer because we knew I had been a victim of illegal/neglectful practices. Ron was the lawyer that returned our call within the critical time period. Ron introduced himself and I could sense the empathy and compassion through his words. Ron handled our case with authority and commitment all while maintaining open lines of communication and strategic planning. The case settled and our goals were met. I would recommend Ron to handle your personal injury case.
I want to say a big Thanks for all the hard work that Ron McCallum and his partner did on our case. They worked non stoped and on this case and to win us a good settlement in the end. We were taken care of like we were in his family and easy to talk to and feel that our case was all he had to do at any time. He went on and beyond working on this and case didnt let up on anything to win for us. I will let everyone know if they need an personal injury, brain injury, to call Ron McCallum
In 2013 my wife and I were driving to west Texas to pick our daughter up from college for the summer. After calling several personal injury firms I became frustrated because none of them seemed truly interested in me. In the blink of an eye my life changed forever due to the negligent actions of someone else. I will never be able to thank Ron and his team enough for all they have done for me and my family. They fought and won for us, they laughed and cried with us, they held our hands when we were scared, lifted us up and gave us courage when we thought we were going to break. Ron McCallum, Jeffrey Simon and John Hallman are truly our guardian angels and we will forever be grateful to all of them. They are family now.
Mr. McCallum is wrapping up a case for me. He was able to settle for twice the amount we even expected and in only a matter of months. When I hired him, he knew exactly what approach to take and had investigators working on my case the very next day. He efficiently and knowledgeably created a successful strategy. I am very impressed and will call him again when I need someone on my side. I highly recommend Mr. McCallum and his smart, friendly staff as well.
My husband was in a horrific car accident in 2012, while working in the oil fields of West Texas. The amount of injuries my husband's body endured was agonizing to see, and the pain was much worse for my husband to cope with. We were not sure he would ever fully recover. Mr. McCallum represented my husband and I in this case. His knowledge and compassion gave us hope, when we felt that there was none to have. He was stern but showed empathy for our specific situation. Mr. McCallum stayed in constant contact with us, to keep us informed of every minor detail in our case. Over the year it took to settle out our case, my husband and I felt as if Mr. McCallum become a vital part of our story. He took so much pride helping us in our time of need. Our case was settled over a year ago, and Mr. McCallum has kept in contact with our family, just make sure everyone is alright. He really was a a bright light at the end of a very dark tunnel.
We're good at what we do and our track record proves it.
In the last few years, I have secured five multi-million dollar verdicts totalling over $26 million.
These verdicts were obtained against aggressive and well funded opponents, some of whom were billion dollar corporations. Since beginning my practice, I have turned serious injury cases into large settlements and verdicts in favor of my clients.
If you have recently been involved in an accident reslulting in personal injury, or if you lost a family member to one of these accidents, we can help begin the process of fighting for your rights and getting you the compensation you deserve. There is no charge unless we take your case and your consultation is free.
The McCallum Firm has been recognized for excellence and commitment in the practice of trucking and motor vehicle trial law by these organizations.
If you have been injured by the negligence of another, whether by aircraft design failure, pilot error, commercial motor vehicle, or auto accident, contact us today for a free consultation. We can help begin the process of fighting for your rights and getting you the compensation you deserve.
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If you’ve been involved in a personal injury, there may be a lot of information that you will need to keep track of. You may wish to create a “personal injury checklist” to help you keep everything in order. This is a list of all the important data and documents that might be used when initiating a personal injury lawsuit or legal claim.
When making your checklist, it helps to organize your list into two different categories: “Important Information” and “Documents.” For example, you may wish to write your list as follows:
Important information:
• Contact information of the party that caused your injury or injuries
• Contact information of any other persons involved in the event
• Date, location, and circumstances of the accident
• Names and contact information of any witnesses or persons you spoke to immediately after the accident
• Name, address, and contact number of the emergency room or hospital you visited after the injury
• Contact information of all the physicians who treated or examined you
• Information regarding insurance policies, both for your insurance company and the other party that was involved
• Dates of work periods that you missed due to the injury or accident
• Any other important data, statistics, or contact information
• Police reports or accident reports
• Written statements from the opposing party and from key witnesses
• Medical coverage policies
• Hospital bills, medical bills, pharmaceutical receipts, bills from visits to the chiropractor, etc.
• Insurance policy statements
• Other major policies, such as medical coverage, work benefits, and veteran’s insurance
• All correspondences/letters from the opposite party, witnesses, and third-party operators such as insurance companies or government agencies
• Receipts for expenses related to the injury, especially for damaged property
• Pay stubs (if you have lost wages on account of the accident)
• A list of any questions you may have when interviewing your personal injury lawyer
• Any photos or video footage of the accident and the scene of the incident immediately following the event
As you can see, there may be a lot of information to process, even for claims that seem to be straight-forward. Be sure to make copies of the documents and to verify that all the information is correct- these can be used as evidence if you decide to file a lawsuit. Also, it is helpful to make a written account of the event (like a diary entry), so that you can record the details for later reference.
My firm specializes in tough cases and my team represents clients who have suffered significant injuries and need expert legal representation in the courtroom, in trial preparation, and obtaining expert witnesses.
At McCallum and Associates PLLC, my team has the expertise and resources to aggressively and effectively represent people who have been seriously injured. We are committed to the pursuit of justice and have built a tradition of being the strongest advocates in the courtroom.
About Ron McCallum
Ron McCallum was born in Dallas, Texas and attended high school at Missouri Military Academy. He followed two majors at the University of Oklahoma, Sociology and Professional Aviation. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma in 1997, he began his career as a professional pilot. While maintaining his career as a pilot, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from South Texas College of Law in 2001, where he was a member of the International Law Journal.
Ron’s original practice consisted of representing aviation entities and pilots, while maintaining his aviation career as a full-time pilot instructor and charter captain. Ron then broadened his practice and joined a highly regarded firm where he became a catastrophic personal injury trial attorney, Director of Firm Aviation and Chief Pilot.
Throughout his career, Ron has tried numerous catastrophic injury cases to a successful jury verdict.
Ron’s trial successes include the case of Ashley Reedy and Janie Reeves vs. Greyhound Lines, Inc. and Rashad Armand Nichols; Cause No. 09-09239, 193rd District Court, Dallas County, Texas. In December of 2011, the jury in this case returned a unanimous verdict for both actual and punitive damages in an amount that qualified it as the No. 1 largest accident verdict in the State of Texas and Dallas County in 2011.
The clients in this case were injured when a Greyhound bus lost control on an icy road in December 2007. Ron’s courtroom victory against Greyhound came after a three-week trial, wherein the jury awarded over $18.6 million, including $9 million in punitive damages. This was the largest verdict ever awarded against Greyhound and was covered by news media all over the country, including Dallas Morning News, Channel 11 news, Lawyers USA, and VerdictSearch to name a few.
Again in January of 2013, Ron tried the case of Ken and Martha Zeiler, Joe Zeiler, and the Estate of Mary Mabry v. Barron Thomas, Agnes Clarke, Barron Thomas Aviation Inc., et al.; Cause No. CC-09-03492, Dallas County Court at Law No. 3. In this case concerning breach of contract, fraudulent inducement and “Ponzi” scheme allegations, Ron obtained a verdict of $867,880.20, including $250,000.00 in punitive awards against the Defendants.
Yet another important verdict came on April 24, 2014 in the case of Bobbie Bush v. R&L Carriers, Inc., et al; Cause No. DC-11-16041, 298th District Court, Dallas County, Texas. A 41-year old Mississippi woman was seriously injured when her pick-up truck rolled over after it was read-ended by an 18-wheel tractor-trailer driver.
The jury in this case found that the truck driver, who had two previous rear-end collisions, was grossly negligent. The jury also found that his employers, Greenwood Motor Lines, Inc. doing business as R&L Carriers, were also grossly negligent in failing to properly supervise and train their driver. The client was awarded over $4.1 million.
This case was also unique in that Ron held the largest privately held trucking company accountable under both a general negligence standard and by clear and convincing evidence for gross negligence findings against both the driver and the company.
Most recently in April of 2017, Ron obtained the second largest recovery in the history Lubbock County Texas. A notoriously conservative venue. Despite overwhelming odds for his client, Ron was able to resolve a motor vehicle case for over $6.4 million dollars.
Ron’s success in the courtroom reflects in being awarded the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethics by Martindale-Hubbell (AV Preeminent), as well as being selected as a “Super Lawyer” for the last five consecutive years. Ron was also selected as a “Texas Rising Star” by Super Lawyers (a Thompson Reuters publication) in 2011, 2012 and 2013, which is an honor limited to the top 2.5 percent of lawyers in the State of Texas. Most recently, Ron was selected as one of the top trial lawyers in Texas by The National Trial Lawyers Association, an organization that limits membership to the top 40 trial lawyers in each state.
The McCallum Firm has been recognized for excellence and commitment in the practice of trucking and motor vehicle trial law by these organizations.
Verdicts
$18.6 million v. Greyhound Lines
The clients in this case were injured when a Greyhound bus lost control on an icy road in December 2007. Ron’s courtroom victory against Greyhound came after a three-week trial, wherein the jury awarded over $18.6 million, including $9 million in punitive damages.This was the largest verdict ever awarded against Greyhound and was covered by news media all over the country, including Dallas Morning News, Channel 11 news, Lawyers USA, and VerdictSearch to name a few.
$867,880.00 v. Barron Thomas, Agnes Clarke, Barron Thomas Aviation Inc.
Again in January of 2013, Ron tried the case of Ken and Martha Zeiler, Joe Zeiler, and the Estate of Mary Mabry v. Barron Thomas, Agnes Clarke, Barron Thomas Aviation Inc., et al.; Cause No. CC-09-03492, Dallas County Court at Law No. 3. In this case concerning breach of contract, fraudulent inducement and ͞Ponzi͟ scheme allegations, Ron obtained a verdict of $867,880.20, including $250,000.00 in punitive awards against the Defendants.
$4.1 million v. R&L Carriers
Yet another important verdict came on April 24, 2014 in the case of Bobbie Bush v. R&L Carriers, Inc., et al; Cause No. DC-11-16041, 298th District Court, Dallas County, Texas.
A 41-year old Mississippi woman was seriously injured when her pick-up truck rolled over after it was read-ended by an 18-wheel tractor-trailer driver.
The jury in this case found that the truck driver, who had two previous rear-end collisions, was grossly negligent. The jury also found that his employers, Greenwood Motor Lines, Inc. doing business as R&L Carriers, were also grossly negligent in failing to properly supervise and train their driver. The client was awarded over $4.1 million.
This case was also unique in that Ron held the largest privately held trucking company accountable under both a general negligence standard and by clear and convincing evidence for gross negligence findings against both the driver and the company.
$6.4 million v. Undisclosed Defendant
Most recently in April of 2017, Ron obtained the second largest recovery in the history Lubbock County Texas. A notoriously conservative venue. Despite overwhelming odds for his client, Ron was able to resolve a motor vehicle case for over $6.4 million dollars. Ron’s success in the courtroom reflects in being awarded the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethics by Martindale-Hubbell (AV Preeminent), as well as being selected as a ͞Super Lawyer͟ for the last five consecutive years. Ron was also selected as a ͞Texas Rising Star͟ by Super Lawyers (a Thompson Reuters publication) in 2011, 2012 and 2013, which is an honor limited to the top 2.5 percent of lawyers in the State of Texas.
