Brazoria County Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

A train struck a car crossing railroad tracks, resulting in the death of one occupant and severe injuries to another. The plaintiffs alleged the crossing was extra-hazardous due to poor visibility and lack of warning devices. The defendants argued the driver was at fault for running a stop sign and using a cell phone. The jury found both the railway company and the driver 50 percent responsible for the accident.

One driver was stopped in traffic when their car was hit from behind by another vehicle. The impact pushed the first car into the car in front of it. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to their back, neck, and thumb.

A driver was stopped on a county road when her car was hit from behind by a minivan. The driver claimed injuries to her head, neck, and shoulder, including a concussion and a bulging disc. The defense questioned the extent of the injuries and causation, noting the driver did not complain of a head injury at the hospital and had a history of migraines. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff.

A passenger on a motorcycle was injured when the motorcycle collided with a vehicle pulling out of a commercial driveway. The passenger claimed the other driver was negligent for turning in front of the motorcycle. The defense argued the motorcycle driver was contributorily negligent. The passenger sustained broken ribs, a broken finger, and road rash.

One driver was stopped at a red light when another driver rear-ended her. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries with nerve symptoms. She sought damages for past medical bills, pain, and impairment. The defense argued the injuries were pre-existing and degenerative, and that any treatment beyond initial visits was unnecessary. The jury found the at-fault driver negligent and awarded damages.

A teacher was stopped in traffic when another pickup truck rear-ended her vehicle, pushing it into the car in front. The teacher and her two children claimed neck and back injuries. The children also experienced nightmares and difficulty sleeping after hitting their heads. The defense argued the injuries were not severe and medical bills were inflated.

One driver stopped their vehicle, and another driver rear-ended them, pushing their car into another vehicle. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed neck and back injuries. The case involved two pickup trucks and a sedan.

One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver failed to stop and crashed into the back of their vehicle. The injured driver suffered multiple serious injuries requiring medical treatment. The case proceeded to trial, and a jury awarded damages.

One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver crashed into the back of their vehicle. The driver who was rear-ended suffered multiple serious injuries requiring medical treatment.

A collision occurred in a parking lot when one driver was crossing a driveway and the other was traveling in the driveway. One driver had a stop sign, while the other did not. The front of one vehicle struck the side of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage.

One driver was turning left at an intersection when her vehicle collided with the front of another vehicle. The driver who was turning claimed she had the right of way. The other driver claimed she also had the right of way. The injured driver sought damages for back pain and medical expenses.