Sam Taylor, Senior Litigation Counsel at The Lanier Law Firm, has joined Ben Crump as co-lead counsel representing the family of Zion Branch, the 19-year-old who was killed after a truck crashed into the Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery in Atascocita, Texas. Taylor will work alongside co-counsel to seek answers and accountability following the tragic incident, which occurred when a vehicle crashed through the storefront where Branch was working.
Branch’s family has retained counsel as they continue seeking information about the circumstances surrounding the crash and what factors may have contributed to the devastating loss of their daughter and loved one.
“Why were there not some bollards there to prevent a vehicle from entering the building and hurting or maiming customers or employees? That’s something we are already in the process of investigating.”
— Sam E. Taylor during a press conference covered by KHOU 11
As co-lead counsel, Sam Taylor brings decades of experience handling complex personal injury matters, including cases involving wrongful death and serious injuries, as the legal team works to investigate the incident and advocate for the Branch family.
Sam Taylor’s Experience Representing Injured Clients and Families
Taylor has more than three decades of experience representing clients in personal injury litigation and serves as Senior Litigation Counsel at The Lanier Law Firm. He is board-certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and board-certified in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Throughout his career, Taylor has handled a wide range of personal injury matters, including wrongful death cases, catastrophic injuries, and other complex litigation.
Taylor has been recognized for his work in the legal profession, including selection to the Texas Super Lawyers list every year since 2008, an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and recognition among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers. His background in trial advocacy and personal injury litigation continues to guide his representation of individuals and families navigating life-changing events.
The Lanier Law Firm: Advocating for Clients in Complex Litigation
The Lanier Law Firm represents individuals and families in complex litigation involving asbestos exposure, mesothelioma litigation, personal injury, product liability, mass torts, and other serious legal matters. With a focus on helping clients seek accountability, the firm’s attorneys combine extensive trial experience with a commitment to understanding the unique circumstances behind every case.
Through attorneys like Sam Taylor, The Lanier Law Firm continues its work representing clients facing some of life’s most difficult challenges while pursuing justice through thoughtful preparation, dedicated advocacy, and award-winning, trial-focused representation.