Joseph Trinca Secures $300,000 Settlement After Defense Misses Expert Deadlines

Attorney Joseph Trinca and his team at Angel Reyes & Associates turned a $29,240 insurance offer into a $300,000 settlement by holding the defense accountable for missed deadlines and maintaining relentless case preparation.

The defendant carried a $500,000 Progressive liability policy—well above Texas state minimums. That available coverage created room for a meaningful recovery, and the team’s preparation captured it.

Insurance Offer Falls Short. The Team Prepares for Trial.

The client was still in active treatment—pain management, injections, ongoing care—when the insurance company offered $29,240. Medical bills alone totaled $55,915.75.

Rather than accept the lowball offer, Joseph prepared the case for trial. His team continued supplementing medical records as the client’s treatment progressed, building a damages picture the defense couldn’t ignore.

Defense Misses Deadlines. Motion Denied.

Opposing counsel repeatedly missed expert designation deadlines. Then they filed a Motion for Continuance—asking the court to extend trial, conduct expert depositions, and designate rebuttal experts well after all deadlines had passed.

Joseph opposed the motion and won at the hearing. That ruling applied substantial pressure on the defense and led directly to a favorable settlement before trial.

“Winning this motion changed the trajectory of the case,” said Joseph Trinca. “When you enforce deadlines and stay prepared, you create leverage that forces a settlement on your terms—not theirs.”

A Team Effort Through Settlement

Jonatan Reyes closely monitored litigation deadlines while continuously supplementing medical bills and records. Tristan Chavez coordinated the client’s ongoing medical treatment hands-on, ensuring continuity of care and documentation up to the eve of settlement.

The team also retained a life care planner to document anticipated future medical needs, strengthening the damages presentation and adding pressure at the negotiating table.

The Numbers

• Initial offer: $29,240
• Medical bills: $55,915.75
• Policy limit: $500,000
• Final settlement: $300,000

This Is How We Approach Every Case

Joseph’s work reflects how every attorney at Angel Reyes & Associates handles litigation: enforce deadlines, coordinate ongoing treatment, and build a damages case that forces the defense to take our clients seriously.

Insurance companies make low offers. That’s expected. What changes outcomes is a team that stays on every detail from intake through settlement.

About Angel Reyes & Associates

Founded in 1993 by Angel Reyes after relocating from Wall Street to Dallas, Angel Reyes & Associates has been serving car and truck accident victims across Texas for over 30 years.

The firm specializes in motor vehicle accident cases, including car crashes, truck accidents, rideshare incidents, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents, and pedestrian accidents. It has offices in Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, Austin, Mesquite, Oak Cliff, Plano and Irving.

Angel Reyes & Associates has helped over 70,000 personal injury victims recover over $1 billion in compensation. The firm maintains a client-focused approach to maximizing financial recovery while personalizing strategies for each case.

The firm has been AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, meaning its ethical standards and legal ability are ranked as very high to preeminent. Angel Reyes & Associates has been recognized as a Best Law Firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers, and multiple attorneys at the firm have been named to the Texas Monthly Super Lawyers list