Texas Jury Issues Verdict in General Civil Litigation Proceedings

On August 1, 2013, a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run accident at the intersection of Eighth Avenue and 40th Street in New York City. The pedestrian was in a crosswalk when an unknown vehicle struck her, causing severe personal injuries. The driver fled the scene without identifying themselves. On July 15, 2016, the injured party filed a claim against the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (MUAIC), asserting compliance with applicable state insurance law and claiming to be a covered person who had sustained a serious injury. The plaintiff sought damages for personal injuries, alleging the accident was caused solely by the negligence of the unknown driver and that all other available remedies had been exhausted. MUAIC responded with several defenses, arguing that the plaintiff's injuries were caused, in whole or in part, by her own conduct, or that she had not sustained a "serious injury" as defined under the state's insurance law. MUAIC also contended that the plaintiff might receive reimbursement from collateral sources, which would entitle the corporation to offset costs. The case proceeded to trial, and on November 18, 2019, a jury returned a verdict in favor of MUAIC, awarding no damages to the plaintiff.

One driver was traveling on a tollway when their vehicle ran out of gas and became disabled. The other driver, who was following behind, struck the disabled vehicle. The first driver claimed injuries to their neck and back. The jury found the second driver 80% liable and the first driver 20% liable.

One driver alleged another driver was negligent in striking their vehicle. A second driver then struck the first driver's vehicle, causing it to hit the plaintiff's vehicle a second time. The plaintiff suffered injuries to their neck, back, and shoulder. The parties resolved the claim for $60,750.

One driver stopped in traffic due to construction. The other driver rear-ended the stopped vehicle. The injured driver claimed ankle and back injuries. The defense argued the accident was unavoidable or that the driver acted as an ordinary and prudent driver. The jury found the second driver liable but awarded no damages.

One driver was proceeding through an intersection when their vehicle collided with another vehicle making a left turn. The injured driver claimed injuries to their back and neck. The case involved a claim against the injured driver's own insurer for underinsured motorist benefits after an initial settlement with the at-fault driver's insurer.