Galveston County Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

A motorcyclist was riding on a street when a car turned in front of him, causing a collision. The motorcyclist sustained injuries to his legs and wrist, along with road rash. The driver of the car was a minor who did not have a license and was driving a vehicle from his father's used-car lot. The lawsuit alleged negligence in the operation of the vehicle and negligent entrustment. The defense argued the motorcyclist was speeding and driving recklessly.

One driver was traveling northbound when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The first driver stated they suffered serious neck and back injuries requiring surgery. The second driver admitted to not paying attention at the time of the collision. The jury found the second driver negligent.

One driver was traveling east on a highway when their vehicle collided head-on with another vehicle traveling west. The driver traveling west had reportedly been drinking. The driver traveling east sustained multiple broken bones in their leg and foot, requiring surgery and extensive physical therapy. They experienced ongoing pain, stiffness, and limited mobility, impacting their ability to work and pursue hobbies.

One driver was stopped waiting to make a left turn when the other driver rear-ended her vehicle. The driver who was hit alleged serious injuries to her neck, back, and legs. The other driver admitted fault for the collision but disputed the extent of the injuries.

One driver was attempting to make a left turn when another vehicle swerved to avoid a collision. The two vehicles then collided. The investigating officer faulted the turning driver for failing to yield the right of way. The injured person claimed multiple injuries, including a head injury and back pain.

One driver entered an intersection against a red light and struck another vehicle. The impact caused the plaintiffs' vehicle to hit a third vehicle. The plaintiffs reported neck and back pain and sought chiropractic and rehabilitative care for spinal injuries.

One driver stopped at a red light and was rear-ended by the other driver. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries. The defense questioned the extent of the injuries and the necessity of the treatment received.

One driver was traveling through an intersection when another driver failed to yield the right-of-way and collided with their vehicle. The collision resulted in injuries to the driver and a passenger. The defendant was cited for failing to yield.

A school bus turned right onto a street and sideswiped a parked minivan. The family in the minivan claimed they were stationary when the collision occurred. The bus driver stated she did not see the van before turning. The family alleged injuries from the impact.

One driver failed to maintain a single lane and sideswiped the other vehicle. The injured driver alleged injuries to their head and spine, including disc and muscle damage in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as neurological issues. The other driver denied negligence and the extent of the injuries.

A driver left his vehicle in motion while pumping gas, and it rolled forward. The driver re-entered the vehicle and accidentally accelerated, hitting a person who was loading items into a parked car. The injured person sustained severe injuries, including the amputation of a leg and the need for a colostomy bag, and later died from sepsis.

One driver stopped in traffic and was rear-ended by another vehicle. The impact pushed the first vehicle into the vehicle in front of it. The driver who was rear-ended claimed injuries to their back and neck. The case went to trial to determine damages.