El Paso County Settlements:
Real Case Outcomes & Data

A train struck a vehicle carrying four occupants at a railroad crossing. The collision occurred because a parked train blocked the view of the approaching train, and the crossing gates were down. The occupants sustained various injuries, and one occupant died as a result of the crash. The jury found the railroad company, the vehicle's driver, and the driver's employer negligent.

One driver lost control of his pickup truck and camper trailer on a dark, rainy highway, causing it to stop in the road. Another truck driver, who did not see the disabled vehicle until it was too late, collided with the pickup. The driver of the pickup sustained injuries to his foot, neck, and back.

In January 2015, a man was killed in a car accident. His body was sent for burial services. Before the services, the family discovered the wrong body was in the casket. They filed a lawsuit for emotional distress caused by the mix-up. A jury found the funeral home responsible for the family's mental harm and awarded damages.

One driver was stopped in traffic when the vehicle behind her rear-ended her, pushing her car into the vehicle in front. The driver who was hit claimed injuries to her neck, back, and shoulder, including a torn labrum and aggravation of preexisting conditions. She sought damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain, and impairment. The defense argued the injuries were preexisting and unrelated to the accident.

One driver was operating a sport utility vehicle in El Paso when their vehicle was struck by another sport utility vehicle. The driver claimed injuries to their back and neck, while a passenger also claimed an injury. The lawsuit alleged negligence in the operation of the striking vehicle. One claim was resolved via a confidential settlement, and the matter proceeded to trial regarding damages for the driver.