Harris County Settlements:
Real Case Outcomes & Data

A pickup truck lost control on Interstate 20 and crossed the median, colliding with an oncoming 18-wheeler. The crash resulted in a fatality and severe injuries to passengers in the pickup truck. The case involved allegations of driver negligence, including speed and driving in icy conditions, as well as negligence in the trucking company's training and supervision of its driver.

One driver was operating an 18-wheeler. The case involved a collision.

A family's vehicle collided with a truck on a Texas highway during winter weather. The crash resulted in the death of a child and severe injuries to others, including paralysis and brain injuries. The family sued the trucking company and its driver, alleging negligence in safety policies and driver training. The jury found in favor of the plaintiffs.

A family's vehicle collided with a truck on a Texas highway during winter weather. The crash resulted in the death of a child and severe injuries, including paralysis and brain injuries, to other family members. The family sued the trucking company and its driver, alleging negligence in safety policies and driver training. The jury found in favor of the plaintiffs.

Two workers were injured when a large glass window they were guiding fell from a crane and struck their scissor lift, causing it to crash to the ground. Both workers suffered severe spinal cord injuries, required surgery, and experienced mobility and cognitive difficulties. They claimed lost earnings and ongoing rehabilitation needs. The workers sued the crane company, alleging improper operation and failure to follow safety rules. The defense blamed the workers' employer. A jury awarded the injured workers over $16.5 million.

One driver was run over by another driver in a pickup truck in a bar parking lot. The injured person sustained multiple fractures and was dragged a significant distance. The case proceeded to trial against the driver of the pickup truck.

A 19-year-old employee of a car dealership was speeding and struck a 69-year-old victim. The victim suffered injuries including a broken arm, leg laceration, and allegedly a traumatic brain injury. The jury found the employee 80 percent at fault and the victim 20 percent at fault. The case resulted in a settlement.

A nurse was struck by an SUV while crossing the street after her shift. She died from her injuries. The driver was employed by a company and was operating a company vehicle. The hospital where the nurse worked and the county were also involved in the case. The jury found multiple parties negligent, including the driver, the hospital, the county, and the decedent.

A delivery truck struck a man who was standing in a loading dock. The case involved claims of motor vehicle negligence and vicarious liability.

One vehicle was struck from behind by a tractor-trailer, causing a chain-reaction collision. The occupants of the first vehicle sustained serious injuries. The defendants admitted fault for the crash but disputed the extent of the injuries. The jury awarded damages for pain and suffering.

A commercial truck driver was instructed to prepare his tanker for a chemical delivery. He was told to climb to the top of the tanker without fall protection. While climbing, he slipped and fell more than 10 feet to the pavement, suffering severe leg injuries that led to his death eight months later. His family sued the chemical plant owner, alleging premises liability and an unreasonably dangerous condition due to a lack of fall protection and safety policies. The jury awarded $10.5 million.

One driver was stopped at a red light when another driver rear-ended her vehicle, causing a multi-vehicle collision. The decedent's vehicle caught fire, and she suffered fatal injuries. The estate alleged that two bars were negligent in serving alcohol to the intoxicated driver who caused the crash. The bars failed to respond to the lawsuit, resulting in a default judgment.