Mestemaker, Straub & Zumwalt

$40k

One driver failed to control their vehicle's speed and collided into the rear of another vehicle. The driver who was struck suffered serious bodily injuries. The at-fault driver alleged the other driver was contributorily negligent and that the injuries were from unrelated conditions or an unavoidable accident. The case proceeded to trial, and a jury awarded damages to the injured driver.

$25k

One driver filed a lawsuit against another driver after a motor vehicle accident. The lawsuit alleged the defendant failed to obey traffic laws, keep proper lookout, and take evasive action. The plaintiff sought damages for physical pain, mental anguish, and lost wages. The defendant asserted comparative negligence. The case proceeded to trial, and a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. Following the verdict, the case was dismissed with prejudice, suggesting a settlement was reached.

$25k

One driver contended that the other driver suddenly turned left and struck their vehicle. The other driver denied this, claiming the first driver drifted to the right and struck them. Photographs were presented as evidence. The injured driver sought treatment for sprains and strains, which eventually resolved.

$23k

On June 25, 2019, one driver was operating her vehicle in Houston when another driver negligently rear-ended a vehicle that was pushed into the first driver's vehicle. The second driver allegedly failed to maintain a proper lookout, control her speed, and avoid objects in her path. The case involved multiple parties and faced procedural challenges before going to trial. A jury found in favor of the drivers who were hit.

$13k

One driver was stopped at a traffic light when their vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The occupants of the stopped vehicle sought damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and vehicle repair. The jury found the driver who initiated the collision 100% liable.

$4k

One driver was traveling north on a Houston road when their vehicle was rear-ended by another driver. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed multiple injuries, including headaches, sprains, strains, and a disc bulge. The driver of the second vehicle admitted fault for the collision, but disputed the extent of the injuries. The jury found the second driver negligent and awarded damages to both occupants.