Texas Attorney Thomas J. Henry Representing Families of Four Children Injured in Tragic Uvalde School Shooting

As half of the lawsuit, Thomas J. Henry and his group are actively investigating the info surrounding the varsity capturing, together with how the gunman bought the weapons and ammunition used, how he was in a position to receive entry to the varsity, and the response by regulation enforcement. The agency can be analyzing questions pertaining to the gunman’s previous, together with potential pink flags or threats of violence that will have been posted to social media or communicated on to others however not correctly reported to regulation enforcement.

The unique petition was filed in opposition to the gunman’s property; nevertheless, Thomas J. Henry is exploring all accessible authorized actions in opposition to all accountable events for attainable constitutional rights violations, gun regulation violations, and violations of legal guidelines, insurance policies, and procedures pertaining to highschool security.

“This initial lawsuit will allow us to discover evidence and possibly add other parties to the lawsuit, if necessary,” stated Thomas J. Henry. “The discovery process will focus on the school system, law enforcement, social media, and gun and ammunition manufacturers.”

Officials have disclosed that regulation enforcement delayed coming into the classroom in which the gunman had locked himself for greater than an hour. In a convention held on Friday, May 27, Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety Col. Steven McCraw acknowledged that the delay was as a result of on-site commander figuring out the scenario to be one of a barricaded particular person fairly than an lively shooter. The classroom was ultimately accessed utilizing a key.

For Thomas J. Henry and his shoppers, this lawsuit goes past representing these instantly impacted by the capturing. They need to perceive why this tragedy was attainable and the way establishments and personal firms may have prevented it.

“The one thing that is vital in our country right now is ensuring our children go to school and come home safe,” added Thomas J. Henry. “We want to obtain justice for the families that have been devastated by this shooting and ensure we have swift changes that protect our children while they are at school.”

Thomas J. Henry additionally represents a number of victims of the mass capturing at Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church on November 5, 2017. In February 2022, a U.S. Federal Judge returned a $230,000,000 verdict in opposition to the United States authorities for its function in that capturing.

About Thomas J. Henry

Thomas J. Henry Law, PLLC is one of the nation’s main private harm companies. Since 1993, the agency has fought to safe justice and compensation for people who’ve misplaced family members as a result of negligence of others and to stop comparable cases of wrongful demise from occurring once more. Over that point, Thomas J. Henry and his agency have been the recipients of quite a few awards and recognitions.

In 2022, Thomas J. Henry was acknowledged as an Attorney of the Year by Top 100 Lawyers (Top 100 Registry, Inc.) for Outstanding Achievement in Personal Injury and Mass Tort. He was additionally named a Legal Superstar of 2022 by Newsweek.com

In 2021, Thomas J. Henry Law, PLLC was named “Law Firm of the Year” by the American Institute of Legal Professionals, and Thomas J. Henry secured one of the Top 50 Verdicts in Texas as decided by TopVerdict.com.

In 2020, agency founder Thomas J. Henry was named one of SA Scene Magazine’s Best San Antonio Lawyers. Thomas J. Henry was additionally acknowledged in Texas Lawyer’s (an ALM Company) Southwest Top Verdicts and Settlements of 2020 for securing the #1 Gross Negligence Verdict for the yr.

In 2019, Thomas J. Henry Law, PLLC was acknowledged as one of the nation’s Premier Law Firms by Newsweek.com. That similar yr, Bloomberg Businessweek printed a characteristic on Thomas J. Henry, highlighting his agency’s “clear commitment to client satisfaction.” Thomas J. Henry was additionally named the Best Attorney of San Antonio by the SA Current.

In 2018, Thomas J. Henry was named a Distinguished Lawyer by Lawyers of Distinction and was additionally acknowledged as one of the Best Personal Injury Attorneys in the nation by Newsweek.com. In 2017, Thomas J. Henry achieved one of the ten largest verdicts recorded in Texas for the yr (awarded to Thomas J. Henry by Texas Lawyer, an ALM firm) in addition to the #1 Texas Car Accident, Bus Accident, and Negligent Supervision Verdicts for the yr (awarded to Thomas J. Henry by TopVerdict.com).

Other current outcomes embody:

• $50 Million for a Trucking Accident Resulting in Wrongful Death (Expenses: $1,126,381 | Attorney’s Fees: $21,000,000 | Net to Client: $27,000,000)
• $35 Million for a Trucking Accident Resulting in Wrongful Death (Expenses: $100,000.00 | Attorney’s Fees: $12,750,000.00 | Net to Client: $22,150,000.00)
• $30.2 Million for an Accident Involving a Recalled Vehicle Resulting in Spinal Cord and Back Injuries (Expenses: $39,576.15 | Attorney’s Fees: $10,060,980.00 | Net to Client: $20,121,960.57)
• $12.7 Million for a Medical Malpractice Resulting in Spinal Cord and Back Injuries (Expenses: $300.000.00 | Attorney’s Fees: $2,000,000.00 | Net to Client: $10.4 Million – Purchase of Lifetime Annuity)
• $10.9 Million for Medical Malpractice Resulting in Spinal Cord and Back Injuries (Expenses: $300,000.00 | Attorney’s Fees: $3,200,000.00 | Net to Client: $4,029,762.00 – Purchase of Lifetime Annuity)
• $10 Million for a Company Vehicle Accident Resulting in Spinal Cord and Back Injuries (Expenses: $125,000.00 | Attorney’s Fees: $4,250,000.00 | Net to Client: $5,625,000.00)

In 2016, Forbes Magazine named Thomas J. Henry a “Texas Leader in Law,” noting his means to safe massive monetary awards, a optimistic fame amongst skilled friends, and a dedication to philanthropy on the native, nationwide, and world ranges.

Thomas J. Henry can be a lifetime member of each the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and of Rue Ratings’ “Best Attorneys of America.”

Outside of the courtroom, the agency is thought for its many philanthropic endeavors and beneficiant contributions to native and world communities.

The agency has an lively philanthropy program that helps causes associated to poverty, veterans, nationwide catastrophe reduction, training, animals, and the humanities.

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