Arlington, Texas Motor Vehicle Collision Settles for $82,000
One driver was making a left turn at an intersection when they hit a curb and lost control. Their vehicle then collided with another car, which was pushed into the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff sustained injuries and incurred medical expenses.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $82,000
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Multi-vehicle
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Intersection Collision
Settlement Context
This settlement of $82,000 is above the median of $11,429 for other cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $4,710 to $30,000, based on 82 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On July 25, 2013, a vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Lamar Boulevard and Baird Farm Road in Arlington, Texas. The plaintiff, a passenger in a vehicle stopped at the intersection, was involved when another vehicle, operated by the defendant, attempted a left turn while traveling east on Lamar Boulevard. The defendant's vehicle struck a curb, lost control, and collided with a second vehicle, which was then propelled into the plaintiff's stopped vehicle. The defendant was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol by the police department.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit, alleging physical injuries, lost wages, and medical expenses resulting from the collision. The defendant denied the allegations. The parties subsequently reached a settlement, with the plaintiff receiving $82,000.
Understanding This Case
- This case was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
- This case was resolved in Tarrant County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2015, 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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