Spinal Cord Injury Settlements:
Real Case Outcomes & Data

A driver was operating a vehicle on the highway when a tractor-trailer pulled out in front of them, causing a collision. The driver suffered traumatic injuries, including quadriplegia. The defense disputed liability, causation, and damages.

A driver pulled out in front of another vehicle, causing a collision. The person in the first vehicle suffered severe injuries, including quadriplegia. The case involved claims of negligence against the driver and the trucking company.

One driver stopped for a school bus and was rear-ended by another vehicle. The impact caused a severe injury to a child in the back seat. The child's family sued the driver who caused the accident and the vehicle manufacturer, alleging the car's seat was defectively designed and contributed to the severity of the child's injuries. The jury found the vehicle manufacturer partially responsible for the injuries.

A driver stopped for a school bus and was rear-ended by another vehicle. The impact caused the front seat of the struck vehicle to collapse, leading to severe injuries for a child in the back seat. The child sustained a skull fracture and permanent brain damage. The lawsuit alleged negligence by the driver who caused the collision and product liability claims against the vehicle manufacturers for a defective seat design.

A 20-year-old passenger sustained severe spinal cord injuries in a collision. The accident occurred when a utility truck ran a stop sign and hit the vehicle he was in. The defense argued the host driver's speed and the plaintiff's failure to wear a seatbelt caused the injuries. The jury found the truck driver's negligence caused the injury and awarded damages.

A pickup truck lost control on Interstate 20 and crossed the median, colliding with an oncoming 18-wheeler. The crash resulted in a fatality and severe injuries to passengers in the pickup truck. The case involved allegations of driver negligence, including speed and driving in icy conditions, as well as negligence in the trucking company's training and supervision of its driver.

A family's vehicle collided with a truck on a Texas highway during winter weather. The crash resulted in the death of a child and severe injuries to others, including paralysis and brain injuries. The family sued the trucking company and its driver, alleging negligence in safety policies and driver training. The jury found in favor of the plaintiffs.

A family's vehicle collided with a truck on a Texas highway during winter weather. The crash resulted in the death of a child and severe injuries, including paralysis and brain injuries, to other family members. The family sued the trucking company and its driver, alleging negligence in safety policies and driver training. The jury found in favor of the plaintiffs.

A 19-year-old man was a passenger in a vehicle that attempted a U-turn and was struck by another vehicle. The passenger was not wearing a seatbelt and sustained a spinal fracture that resulted in paraplegia. He sued the driver of the second vehicle and their employer, alleging negligent following distance and training. The defense argued the U-turn driver was solely responsible and that the passenger's failure to wear a seatbelt caused his injuries.

One driver was involved in a rollover collision. The passenger in the third row of the vehicle suffered a broken neck, resulting in quadriplegia. The passenger sued the vehicle manufacturer, alleging the restraint system was defectively designed. The jury found the seat belt was defective and awarded damages.

One driver was involved in a crash that resulted in serious spinal cord injuries. The case involved extensive medical and expert testimony regarding future medical expenses, lost wages, and damages.

One driver was involved in a crash that resulted in serious injuries. The case involved complex medical and accident reconstruction expert testimony. The jury awarded damages for future lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering.