Texas Wrongful Death Settlements:
Real Case Outcomes & Data

A tower crane collapsed during severe weather, falling onto an apartment complex and killing one resident. The plaintiffs alleged negligence in crane maintenance and operation, while the defendants blamed operator error and equipment issues. The jury found for the plaintiff after a two-week trial.

A wide-load convoy transporting a large submarine propeller was traveling on a two-lane highway. The top of a woman's car was ripped off by the oversized propeller. The woman was killed in the incident. Her children sued the companies involved in the convoy, alleging negligence in carrying the cargo. A jury found the defendants responsible for her death.

A driver fell asleep and crossed into the northbound lane, causing a head-on collision with another vehicle. The passenger in the northbound vehicle sustained fatal injuries. The jury found the sleeping driver and their employer negligent, awarding damages to the decedent's estate.

A multi-vehicle collision occurred on Interstate 40 on a dark, icy night. One truck lost control and blocked lanes. Another truck stopped on the shoulder and its driver exited. Subsequent impacts caused one vehicle to be pushed into the stopped truck, resulting in fatalities and serious injuries. The case involved claims of negligence against multiple drivers and trucking companies.

A truck driver was speeding and failed to stop at a stop sign, colliding with another vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle died, and two other occupants were injured.

Two teenagers died in separate incidents. One died after being assaulted in a restaurant parking lot. The other died in a car crash while trying to take the first victim to the hospital. The families sued the restaurant, alleging negligent security. The case was settled after a jury verdict.

One driver was intoxicated and speeding when he lost control of his car, causing it to flip and catch fire. The passenger, who had been drinking at a bar earlier, died from his injuries. The passenger's mother filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the bar, the building owner, and the driver.

A nightclub was sued after a customer they over-served caused a fatal crash. The customer had been drinking heavily at the club before driving at a high speed and crashing. The crash resulted in the death of a passenger. The jury found both the driver and the club liable for the crash.

A driver lost control of his vehicle after a tire separation and collided with the rear of a parked tractor trailer. The driver was killed, and passengers in his vehicle were seriously injured. The passengers and the driver's estate filed suit against the tire manufacturer, tire installer, trucking company, and trailer manufacturer. The jury found in favor of the plaintiffs.

One driver was killed and passengers were seriously injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a disabled tractor trailer parked on the side of the road. The tractor trailer's hazard lights were flashing. The driver's family filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful death and personal injuries against the tractor trailer company, the trailer manufacturer, and the tire manufacturer. The jury found in favor of the plaintiffs.

A nurse was struck by an SUV while crossing the street after her shift. She died from her injuries. The driver was employed by a company and was operating a company vehicle. The hospital where the nurse worked and the county were also involved in the case. The jury found multiple parties negligent, including the driver, the hospital, the county, and the decedent.

A tractor-trailer was overturned on the highway at night when a vehicle struck it. The parents of the driver who died in the crash sued the truck driver and owner. They claimed loss of consortium due to their son's death. The jury found in favor of the parents.