Jefferson County Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

A college student's SUV began smoking and decelerating on Interstate 10. A tanker truck, traveling at high speed and carrying hazardous material, rear-ended the SUV. The collision propelled the SUV into a retaining wall. The driver of the SUV suffered injuries and claimed the truck driver was negligent due to speeding and fatigue. The defense argued the injured driver was also negligent for not moving to the shoulder.

Two individuals were injured when a large overhead sign being installed tipped over and fell onto their vehicles. One vehicle was struck first, followed by the second vehicle. The injured parties claimed negligence against the company installing the sign and the company that contracted for the work. They alleged the sign installer was negligent in how the job was performed.

One driver was stopped to make a left turn when the other driver, who admitted to being distracted, rear-ended them at high speed. The injured driver was taken to the emergency room with neck pain and a head laceration. Later, they underwent a cervical fusion surgery and experienced symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury and seizure-like symptoms. Medical bills exceeded $400,000.

One driver was stopped in traffic when another driver rear-ended her. The injured driver had previously been in another accident that caused similar injuries. The second accident aggravated her pre-existing conditions. The jury found the second driver negligent and awarded damages.

A passenger in a pickup truck was injured when another pickup truck failed to yield at a stop sign and struck their vehicle. The injured person claimed neck and back injuries. The case proceeded to a jury trial to determine damages.

One driver was traveling west and the other was traveling north at an intersection with stop signs. One driver claimed the other ran a stop sign, causing a collision. The injured driver claimed back and shoulder injuries. The jury found the second driver liable for the accident.

One driver was rear-ended by another vehicle on a freeway in Beaumont. The injured driver had a pre-existing neck condition that was allegedly aggravated by the collision. The injured driver underwent neck surgery following the accident. The case proceeded to trial on causation and damages.

One driver stopped at a stop sign when the vehicle in front reversed and struck her car. The injured driver claimed head, neck, and back injuries, including cognitive issues and disc problems. The defense argued the impact was minor and some injuries were pre-existing. The jury found the defendant driver mostly at fault but assigned some responsibility to the injured driver.

One driver was traveling south on a highway when another vehicle rear-ended her. The injured driver claimed neck injuries and sought medical treatment, including injections. She also claimed lost job opportunities due to the accident. The defense argued that the treatment was unnecessary and the charges were excessive. The jury awarded damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and physical impairment.

One driver was stopped or slowing to turn when the vehicle behind her struck her car. The driver of the rear vehicle received a ticket for failing to control her speed. The injured driver claimed neck, back, and shoulder injuries, including aggravation of pre-existing conditions. She underwent surgery for a torn rotator cuff and treated for her back and neck pain. The defense argued the shoulder tear was degenerative and unrelated to the accident.

One driver was stopped in traffic when another vehicle rear-ended them at high speed. The impact pushed the first vehicle into other cars and a barrier. The occupants of the first vehicle sought underinsured motorist benefits from their own insurance company after settling with the at-fault driver's insurer. One occupant sustained foot fractures, while the other had a head injury and a nose laceration.

One driver was stopped at a yield sign on a service road when the other driver rear-ended her. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries, including aggravation of pre-existing conditions. She underwent physical therapy and pain management treatments. The defense argued the impact was minor and subsequent issues were due to pre-existing conditions.