Car Accident Settlements for Spinal Cord Injury in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

One driver was involved in a rollover collision. The passenger in the third row of the vehicle suffered a broken neck, resulting in quadriplegia. The passenger sued the vehicle manufacturer, alleging the restraint system was defectively designed. The jury found the seat belt was defective and awarded damages.

One driver was stopped at an intersection when another driver, operating a company truck, allegedly veered into the turn lane and collided head-on with the stopped vehicle. The driver of the stopped vehicle claimed the other driver was intoxicated and failed to maintain a lane. The company stated the driver was not working for them at the time of the crash. The injured driver sought damages for pain, medical expenses, and lost earnings. The case was settled before trial.

A woman sued after she was paralyzed in a rollover crash. The driver was intoxicated and lost control of the vehicle. The woman was ejected and sustained paralysis. The defense argued the woman was at fault and that her family could provide care. A jury found for the woman and awarded damages.

One driver was operating a truck when it left the road and rolled over. The driver was convicted of intoxication assault. The passenger sustained a spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis. The passenger sued the driver for negligence, the truck owner for negligent entrustment, and the vehicle manufacturer for products liability. The passenger's counsel argued the driver's intoxication and a potential defect in the seat belt caused the injuries. The defense argued comparative liability, suggesting the passenger was aware of the driver's intoxication and may have been a distraction. The truck owner settled before trial.