Gregg County Left-Turn Motorcycle Collision Settles for $1.3 Million
One driver was riding a motorcycle on a highway when another driver attempted to turn and struck the motorcycle. The impact resulted in the amputation of the rider's left foot. The rider was hospitalized for treatment and physical therapy.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $1,300,000
- County
- Gregg County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Leg / Foot Injury
- Accident Type
- Motorcycle
- Case Type
- Amputation, Foot, Physical Therapy
Settlement Context
This settlement of $1,300,000 is above the median of $300,000 for leg / foot injury cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $250,000 to $1,300,000, based on 4 cases in our database.
Case Overview
On July 26, 2014, a collision occurred in Gregg County when a defendant, driving a Ford Fusion, attempted a left turn from a center lane onto U.S. Highway 259. The defendant's vehicle struck a Kawasaki motorcycle operated by the plaintiff, who was traveling southbound.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging the defendant negligently failed to yield the right of way and made an unsafe turn. The defendant generally denied the allegations. The plaintiff suffered severe injuries, including the amputation of her left foot, and required hospitalization for several weeks, undergoing extensive therapy and wound care. Medical bills totaled approximately $162,000. The plaintiff sought damages for past and future physical pain, mental anguish, physical impairment, and disfigurement. She did not claim lost earning capacity or future medical expenses.
Six days after the lawsuit was filed, the parties reached a settlement. The case concluded with a $1.3 million settlement, which represented the defendant's insurance policy limit, tendered in response to a demand made by the plaintiff. No defense attorney formally appeared in the case prior to the 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 Gregg 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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