$4,054,500 Motor Vehicle Accident Case
A storage tank designed and manufactured by the defendant toppled and struck a man in his early 40s, causing severe leg fractures. The plaintiff claimed the tank's design was unstable, leading to the incident. He stated he required multiple surgeries, experienced permanent pain and a limp, and could no longer work in a physical capacity. The plaintiff also reported suffering from PTSD. The defendant argued the tank was properly designed and that misuse by the employer caused the accident.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $4,054,500
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Leg / Foot Injury
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Product Liability, Defective Design
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $4,054,500 is above the median of $335,000 for leg / foot injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $233,863 to $1,950,000, based on 16 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A storage tank designed and manufactured by the defendant toppled and struck a man in his early 40s, causing severe leg fractures. The plaintiff claimed the tank's design was unstable, leading to the incident. He stated he required multiple surgeries, experienced permanent pain and a limp, and could no longer work in a physical capacity. The plaintiff also reported suffering from PTSD. The defendant argued the tank was properly designed and that misuse by the employer caused the accident.
Understanding This Case
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- This case was resolved in Dallas County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2020, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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