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Collin County • 2024

Texas Jury Issues Verdict in Motor Vehicle Personal Injury

A motor vehicle accident occurred. The case involved Randal Fitzgerald and Tami Fitzgerald as plaintiffs, and Calhar Construction, Inc. and Christopher Faulk as defendants. The case was settled.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Other Injury
Other Accident
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Outcome

Outcome
Settlement
Amount
Undisclosed
County
Collin County, TX
Resolved
2024

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Other
Accident Type
Other
Case Type
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Settlement Context

This settlement of Undisclosed is below 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

A case involving a motor vehicle accident featured testimony from a plaintiff's expert specializing in vocational economics, rehabilitation counseling, disability assessment, labor economics, and lost wages. Few other details were available regarding the incident, the legal claims, or the case's conclusion.

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 Collin 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.

VerdictlyTM Score

30
/100
Potentially Unfair

This outcome significantly deviates from similar cases

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