GLP Attorneys is proud to stand up for individuals injured in serious trucking accidents through no fault of their own and who suffer additional emotional injuries from being attacked by insurance companies in the aftermath. In this video, Shareholder Heather Webb shares the success story of Mary Tellery, whose life was forever changed after a devastating trucking collision. Through compassionate advocacy and thorough litigation, our team helped secure a significant jury verdict on her behalf.
Injured When Rear-Ended by a Semi-Truck
At the time of the trucking accident, Mary was a 38 year old mother of two boys, and pregnant with her third child, a daughter. She was on her way to Swedish Hospital in Seattle with her husband for a scheduled induction, driving in stop and go traffic, when they were rear-ended by a semi-truck. The impact was so violent it lifted their car up and pushed them into the car ahead of them. To protect her baby, Mary threw her hands out to brace for the impact on the dash.
She was terrified that the collision had hurt her baby. She begged her husband to get off the freeway and take her to the hospital as soon as possible. Because of the damage to the back of the car, they were able to get off the freeway, but couldn't drive to the hospital, so they called 911 and hoped emergency personnel would get to them quickly. During this time, her contractions started to increase and she was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
The Aftermath of the Collision
Mary had been a young and energetic mom. Friends and family knew her as a superwoman, working full time and caring for her family nonstop, often putting the needs of others before her own. Fortunately, her baby was born without any complications. However, as a result of bracing herself on the dashboard, Mary suffered significant injuries to her wrists, requiring several injections and two surgeries on each wrist.
Because of her injuries, she could not take care of her family or her newborn baby as she had envisioned. She had trouble holding her to breastfeed, picking her up and rocking her, and as Mary's daughter got older, her injuries continued to affect the way she cared for her daughter. Holding her hand was difficult, or even doing her daughter's hair.
The Case Against the Trucking Company
All Mary wanted to do was to get rid of her wrist pain. At times, she even ignored it in hopes that it would go away. The company who owns the semi-truck that hit Mary didn't believe they injured her wrists in the crash. They believed her injuries were from a condition called mommy's thumb. They said that her injuries were from the repetitive motions of lifting, holding and carrying her newborn baby. They blamed Mary and her baby for the injuries, not the 80,000 pound truck that rear ended them.
Before the collision, Mary did not have any problems with her wrist. Her doctors testified that Mary suffered direct trauma to the ligaments in and around the first compartment and at the base of both wrists. Her doctor explained that the mechanism of injury matched her putting her arms out to brace herself.
What Was the Financial Recovery?
Mary went through several wrist and hand surgeries to repair the damage from the collision. Even though the surgeries relieved a lot of her symptoms, she will live with pain for the rest of her life.
We felt we had to fight the lowball offer from the owners of the semi-truck company and their attorneys to get Mary a recovery that would help her now and in the future. At trial, we were able to get a verdict for $811,714, which was 11 times the amount the trucking companies offered before trial.
What Did the Verdict Mean For Mary?
The verdict meant for Mary that the jury valued her, and they understood what she went through, and they believed her. After years of pain, uncertainty and mounting medical bills, the relief of securing a financial recovery was life changing for Mary and her daughter. For someone facing lifelong injuries, it isn't just about the money. It's about dignity, stability and hope for the future.
The verdict provided the resources needed for ongoing medical care, support services, and lifting the heavy burden that have loomed since the day of the injury. It offered Mary and her daughter peace of mind and a path forward, allowing her to focus on healing and rebuilding her life with the confidence that their needs would be met.
GLP Attorneys is Proud of Our Success
It says that GLP Attorneys’ track record speaks for itself. The firm has secured multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for trucking injuries, construction injuries, car crashes, brain trauma, wrongful death and more. It says that the firm has an unparalleled ability to take tough cases to trial. And by fostering one firm, one team culture, and robust training, mentorship and initiatives, it ensures that every client is backed by a united, well-prepared legal team.
This includes the GLP Attorneys Trial Track Program, designed to empower attorneys taking their cases to trial. Through this program, experienced litigators like Jim Gooding and Jonathan Yousling provide mentorship, strategic guidance, and practical trial tools to support our attorneys. It's a collaborative, high impact platform that elevates the firm's trial readiness and strengthens each attorney's ability to secure justice for our clients.
GLP Attorneys works hard to provide clients like Mary with the best possible outcomes for their personal injury cases.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, please call 800-273-5005, or email our attorneys at for a free consultation.
