Nueces County Settlements:
Real Case Outcomes & Data

An elderly woman was struck by a truck in a store parking lot. She sustained multiple fractures and injuries, requiring extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. The woman sued the store and the driver, alleging negligence. A jury found the store 75% at fault for negligence and gross negligence, awarding the woman $43.6 million.

A worker was standing near his co-worker's truck when another truck struck him. The injured worker claimed injuries to his lower back, pelvis, and knee. He sued the driver and the driver's employer, alleging negligence in the operation of the vehicle and gross negligence in training and equipment. The defense argued the injured worker was also at fault. The jury found the driver and employer negligent but also found the injured worker partially at fault.

One driver was rear-ended by a van on a highway. The person in the first vehicle claimed their pre-existing back injury was aggravated. They sought damages for medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The defense argued the impact was minor and the back problems were due to a prior condition.

One driver was stopped at a stop sign when their pickup truck was struck from behind by another pickup truck. The driver who was rear-ended claimed injuries to their back, including disc herniations and fractures. The other driver acknowledged being distracted at the time of the accident. Medical experts testified regarding the extent of the injuries and the need for future treatment, while defense experts argued the injuries were degenerative and pre-existing.

One driver alleged another driver was negligent in striking their vehicle. A second driver then struck the first driver's vehicle, causing it to hit the plaintiff's vehicle a second time. The plaintiff suffered injuries to their neck, back, and shoulder. The parties resolved the claim for $60,750.

One driver was changing lanes when his vehicle collided with the rear door of another vehicle. The driver who was struck claimed back injuries. The case involved allegations of negligence in changing lanes unsafely and failing to maintain a lane. The injured driver underwent chiropractic care, physical therapy, injections, and surgery for disc protrusions and shoulder conditions. He experienced pain and permanent restrictions, impacting his ability to work as a welder. The defense argued the impact was minor and questioned the necessity of the claimed injuries and surgeries.

One driver's vehicle sideswiped another vehicle. The case involved claims related to the accident.

One driver alleged that the other driver negligently failed to yield the right of way, causing a collision. The driver who allegedly failed to yield claimed the other driver sustained personal injuries as a result. The case was initially filed in county court but was later moved to U.S. District Court. A jury trial resulted in a verdict for the injured driver.