Favorability to Plaintiff:

7 (Moderately Favorable)

Summary:

A refinery- and chemical-plant heavy venue with Houston overflow expertise, Brazoria has a history of strong plaintiff verdicts in refinery and chemical cases. Juries tend to empathize with injured workers and will punish clear negligence, so higher awards are possible. At the same time, the “company town” effect can bite. Cases against major local employers face a pro-defense tilt, and a conservative suburban influence can cap the largest numbers. The economy blends industrial and coastal sectors, and prior results include high plaintiff wins in industrial accidents. Net: moderate to plaintiff-friendly overall with real upside in industrial injury cases, but expect headwinds when the defendant is a hometown heavyweight.

Our Results Here:

$11,000,000 – Mid-trial settlement for them family of worker who died at Port of Freeport when a crane outrigger fell on him.
$6,000,000 – Settlement for a widow whose motorcycle riding husband was killed when company driver high on marijuana crashed into him.

County Seat:

Angleton

Population (2024):

413,224

Median Age:

36.5

Median Income:

$95,155

2024 Election Results:

Trump (59.2%)