Car Accident Settlements in Texas

One driver was operating a vehicle that had previously been repaired by an auto maintenance company. The vehicle was later struck by another vehicle, causing it to catch fire. The occupants of the first vehicle sustained injuries and burns. It was discovered that the previous repairs were not performed to manufacturer specifications, potentially compromising the vehicle's safety.

One driver was traveling on a highway during a rainstorm when another driver struck their vehicle. The collision caused the vehicle to catch fire, and the occupants sustained severe injuries, including burns and crush injuries. The occupants sued the collision center that had previously repaired the car's roof, alleging negligent repair compromised the vehicle's structural integrity and led to the fire and their injuries. The defense argued the other driver was solely responsible for the accident.

One driver's vehicle had its roof improperly repaired with glue instead of welds. Later, when another vehicle hydroplaned and struck it, the roof detached, causing severe injuries to the occupants. The jury found the repair shop mostly at fault for the injuries.

A 9-year-old boy was injured when a modified golf cart he was driving tipped over. The boy's parents sued the golf cart manufacturer and the homeowners for alleged design defects, warning deficiencies, and negligent supervision. The jury found the manufacturer liable for design and warning defects but also found the homeowner partially responsible. The case resulted in a jury award.

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 19-year-old employee of a car dealership was speeding and struck a 69-year-old victim. The victim suffered injuries including a broken arm, leg laceration, and allegedly a traumatic brain injury. The jury found the employee 80 percent at fault and the victim 20 percent at fault. The case resulted in a settlement.

A 10-week-old infant was in a car seat when the vehicle he was in was struck by another car. The infant sustained a skull fracture and a severe brain injury. The lawsuit alleged that the child seat's aftermarket insert contributed to the severity of the head injury. The case involved claims against the driver of the other vehicle and the manufacturer of the child seat insert.

A truck carrying passengers rolled over after striking two cows that had escaped onto a dark road. The driver's son and a passerby rescued the injured passenger before the truck caught fire. The passenger sustained severe injuries, including fractures and a brain injury, and required multiple surgeries. He testified to permanent disability and ongoing pain.

One driver's airplane engine failed during flight, causing it to crash. The pilot and a passenger were killed. The estates of the deceased sued the engine manufacturer, alleging negligent design and manufacture. The defense argued the pilot's negligence caused the crash. The parties settled.

A man died after his car ran out of gas and he pulled over to the side of the road. While he was refueling his vehicle, another driver struck him. The deceased man's family sued the establishment where the other driver had been drinking, alleging they overserved him alcohol, leading to the fatal collision. The family also claimed emotional distress from witnessing the incident.

A 5-year-old boy was a passenger on a school bus when the emergency exit opened and he fell out. He sustained a skull fracture and abrasions. The plaintiffs alleged the driver and bus company were negligent in failing to ensure the door functioned properly and for allowing a young child to sit near an emergency exit. The defense argued the child or another child may have opened the latch and that the child sustained no permanent injury.

One driver was operating an ATV when it lost control and crashed into a yard office, injuring the driver. The injured person claimed the employer failed to provide a safe workplace and proper training. The employer argued the incident was not covered by FELA. A jury found the employer's negligence caused the injuries.