Fort Worth, Texas Commercial Vehicle Negligence Claim Settles
A disabled truck was hit by another truck on a highway in Fort Worth, Texas. The collision threw one driver into the air and caused severe injuries. The injured driver alleged the other driver was negligent and sought over $1,000,000 for medical expenses and pain.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $1,000,000
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Resolved
- 2024
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Catastrophic Injury
- Accident Type
- Truck/Commercial
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $1,000,000 is near the median of $11,700,000 for catastrophic injury cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $52,460 to $15,025,000, based on 6 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On December 4, 2021, a motor vehicle accident occurred on the South Freeway in Fort Worth, Texas. A commercial vehicle, operated by its driver and owned by Tyson Foods, Inc., collided with a disabled 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pickup. The pickup's driver had stopped in the right lane with headlights and emergency flashers engaged. As the driver attempted to move the vehicle, the commercial vehicle driver changed lanes and struck the pickup, violently throwing the pickup's driver several feet onto the freeway. The incident resulted in the plaintiff sustaining catastrophic injuries, including a severely fractured femur, a brain injury, lacerations to both kidneys, and multiple rib fractures.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging negligence, negligent per se, and gross negligence against both the commercial vehicle driver and Tyson Foods, Inc. Claims against the driver included failing to control speed, pay attention, and maintain vehicle control. Tyson Foods, Inc. was also accused of negligent hiring, training, retention, supervision, and failure to enforce safety policies. The plaintiff sought monetary relief exceeding $1,000,000.00 for past and future medical expenses, physical pain, mental anguish, impairment, and disfigurement, along with punitive damages.
The case concluded on October 25, 2024, when the parties reached a settlement.
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 2024, 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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