Texas Broadside Motor Vehicle Accident Settles for $15,025,000
A broad-side collision occurred, causing significant injuries to the driver. The injured driver sustained damage to internal organs, including the lung, liver, and bladder, as well as injuries to the vertebrae and pelvis. The accident also resulted in a traumatic brain injury, leading to cognitive impairment, and other physical trauma such as lacerations and blunt force trauma.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $15,025,000
- County
- Dallas County, KS
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Catastrophic Injury
- Accident Type
- T-bone
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $15,025,000 is above 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
A broad-side motor vehicle accident resulted in severe injuries to the plaintiff, including damage to the lung, ribs, vertebrae, pelvis, bladder, and liver. The plaintiff also sustained decreased range of motion, blunt force trauma, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) with cognitive impairment, lacerations, and internal perforations or ruptures.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging personal injury from the incident. Experts for the plaintiff provided testimony related to accident reconstruction, economic damages, and physical medicine and rehabilitation, including life care planning. The defense presented expert testimony in physical medicine and rehabilitation, likely addressing the scope and causation of the plaintiff's injuries.
The case concluded in a settlement on January 16, 2018. The plaintiff received an award of $15,025,000.
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 Dallas County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2018, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
VerdictlyTM Score
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