Denton County Settlements:
Real Case Outcomes & Data

One driver was traveling north and was struck by another vehicle traveling south. The driver of the northbound vehicle sustained injuries to her foot, knee, and upper body. The case was settled with the other driver's insurance company.

One driver contended that the other driver made a left turn into his path, causing a collision. The injured driver claimed the aggravation of a lumbar bulge that would cause permanent pain and limitations. The other driver argued that any difficulties were pre-existing. The jury found the defendant driver 100% negligent and awarded damages.

A passenger in a car was broadsided at an intersection when the other driver ran a red light. The injured person claimed a shoulder injury and sought damages for medical bills, lost earning capacity, and pain. The defense argued the injury was a sprain and not necessarily related to the accident. The case went to a jury for a determination of damages.

One driver was motorcycling on a one-way street when he collided with a sport utility vehicle that was parked along the curb. The motorcyclist claimed he suffered injuries to his back, hip, knee, and neck. The SUV driver did not attend trial. The jury found the SUV driver liable for the accident.

One driver attempted to turn left out of a private drive and collided with another vehicle traveling straight. The driver turning left failed to yield the right of way. The occupants of the vehicle that was hit claimed injuries, including back and neck pain, and sought damages for medical bills and pain and suffering. The defense argued that the driver who was hit was speeding and that the turning driver had checked for traffic.

A pedestrian was crossing a street when a driver turning left struck her. The police report indicated the driver failed to yield the right of way and may have been inattentive. The pedestrian claimed multiple injuries, including a fractured shoulder, pain, and a traumatic brain injury. The defense argued the pedestrian was mostly at fault for not paying attention while crossing a poorly-lit intersection at night. The jury found both parties partially at fault and awarded damages.

One driver was traveling south on Interstate 35 in Denton County when the vehicle behind them rear-ended them. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries, including disc bulges and sprains. The injured driver sought damages for medical expenses, lost earning capacity, pain, and mental anguish. The jury found the driver who caused the collision liable and awarded damages.

One driver was riding a bicycle in the right lane of a rural road. The other driver attempted to pass the cyclist in an intersection. The cyclist signaled a left turn and moved toward the center line. The passing driver entered the oncoming lane at the same time, and the two vehicles collided. The cyclist was taken to the hospital with injuries.

One driver stopped at a crosswalk and was hit from behind by another driver. The driver who caused the collision admitted fault. The injured driver claimed injuries to her back and shoulder. The jury found the at-fault driver 100% responsible and awarded damages for medical bills, future medical bills, physical impairment, pain and suffering, and lost wages.

One driver stopped at a crosswalk when the other driver hit her from behind. The driver who caused the crash admitted fault. The injured driver claimed injuries to her lower back and shoulder, which resolved before trial. She also claimed ongoing back pain and difficulties with work and playing with her children. The jury found the defendant driver 100% at fault and awarded damages for medical bills, lost wages, and pain.

One driver was stopped at a red light when her vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The driver and a passenger in the first vehicle claimed injuries. The passenger's claim was settled before trial. The case proceeded to trial for the driver's claim, where liability was acknowledged. The driver claimed back, neck, and shoulder injuries, including disc protrusions, and sought damages for medical expenses, lost earnings, pain, and impairment.

One driver stopped in traffic, and the other driver rear-ended her. The injured driver claimed injuries to her neck, back, and shoulder. The case went to trial, and the jury found the at-fault driver negligent and awarded damages.