Erskine & McMahon Wins $2,000,000 Verdict

A few months ago, Blake Erskine, Mark McMahon and co-counsel Dan Stroup tried an automobile collision for their clients (the Hughes) from Daingerfield, Texas, who were hit “head-on” by a FedEx Ground Package truck in Ore City, Texas.  In December 2006, Mr. and Mrs. Hughes were traveling from Longview back to their home in Daingerfield.  While Mrs. Hughes was driving her husband to their home, traveling north on Highway 259 in Ore City, Texas, a FedEx truck suddenly ran a red light and turned left in front of the Hughes vehicle (who had the green light), causing the Hughes vehicle to run directly into the FedEx truck.  Mr. Hughes sustained a “burst” fracture to his mid-back – essentially a completely broken back – which required immediate surgery.  The jury heard evidence about his prior surgery from his physician, Dr. Jonathan Fontenot of the Diagnostic Clinic of Longview, Texas, as well as testimony regarding a future back fusion which he will ultimately need.  In addition, Mr. Hughes owned a wrecker service in Daingerfield at the time of the collision, which he was forced to sell due to his severe injuries and disabilities as a result of the wreck.  The jury heard all of the evidence and found in favor of Mr. Hughes with a verdict in excess of $2,000,000.00 to the benefit of Mr. Hughes.

Meet F. McDevin Huggins

F. McDevin "Devin" Huggins grew up in Kinston, NC, and graduated from South Lenoir High School.  He attended Wake Forest University for two years before transferring to Southern Virginia University and graduating with a double degree in Theater and Music.  After college, he attended Baylor University Law School, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2009.  While at Baylor, Devin was the Senior Executive Editor for the Law Review and was very active in the law school advocacy program.  He finished "First Place" and was awarded "Best Oralist" in the Mack Kidd Administrative Law Moot Court Competition for 2007.  Devin was also a member of both the "Tournament of Champions" and American Association of Justice mock trial teams, earning various awards and scholarships for his work.

Throughout his extensive academic career and budding legal practice, Devin has remained very active in the Arts.  He has directed numerous church and school choirs, acted and directed for community theaters, and taught piano and voice.  Devin is also an accomplished photographer and has had his work displayed in galleries in both Virginia and North Carolina.  He and his wife Jana have a one-year old son, Elliot, and are expecting their second child.

Meet Chad F. Newman

Chad F. Newman grew up the oldest of three boys in Wichita Falls, Texas, where he graduated from S.H. Rider High School.  Following graduation, Chad put his education on hold to serve as a full-time missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for two uninterrupted years in and around Lisbon, Portugal.  While in Portugal, Chad learned to speak both Portuguese and Spanish as he served those around him.  Following his missionary service, Chad immersed himself in his education, attending Midwestern State University where he majored in history and philosophy.  While in college, Chad balanced his academic work with serving in the Student Senate, accompanying the university choir as a percussionist, and serving as a liaison with university administration and the student body.  Within two short years, Chad graduated magna cum laude from MSU, becoming a member of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society, and married his college sweetheart.

After graduating from Midwestern State University, Chad attended Baylor University Law School where he found his niche as an advocate and budding trial attorney.  Chad competed as a member of the Lone Star and American Association of Justice Mock Trial teams and became a member of the Order of Barristers for his performance as a moot court competitor.  In 2009, Chad graduated from law school and received his law license.

Chad is a family man. He and his wife, Lacey, have two children – Jackson, age 3 and Caroline, age 9 months.  When not serving his clients or the community around him, Chad embarks upon adventures with his wife and children.

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