Dallas-Fort Worth Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

A person was walking in a retail store's parking lot when an employee backing a vehicle out of a service bay struck them. The injured person sustained a broken hip and required extensive rehabilitation. The jury found the store and its employee negligent.

A person was walking across a road when a pickup truck's mirror struck them, knocking them down. One of the truck's tires then ran over their foot. The injured person sustained multiple injuries. The case involved claims of negligence and arguments about fault, including the injured person's potential responsibility and a history of mental health issues.

A pedestrian was crossing a street when a driver turning left struck her. The police report indicated the driver failed to yield the right of way and may have been inattentive. The pedestrian claimed multiple injuries, including a fractured shoulder, pain, and a traumatic brain injury. The defense argued the pedestrian was mostly at fault for not paying attention while crossing a poorly-lit intersection at night. The jury found both parties partially at fault and awarded damages.

A child was walking in a crosswalk when a driver struck him. The driver stated the sun's glare made it hard to see. The child suffered a brain injury, a neck injury, and other abrasions. The case was settled.

A person was walking in a store parking lot when they were struck by a car. The injured person claimed back and neck injuries. The driver was accused of speeding and not paying attention. The defense argued the injured person was also at fault for wearing dark clothing and not looking out for traffic.

A pedestrian was walking on a sidewalk when a pickup truck exiting a drive-through struck him. The pedestrian claimed multiple injuries, including disc bulges, a torn rotator cuff, and a torn meniscus. The defense argued the pedestrian was at fault due to intoxication and not paying attention. The jury found both parties partially responsible for the collision.

One person was crossing a street when they were hit by a turning car. The injured person claimed various strains and a laceration, seeking compensation for medical expenses and pain. The other driver argued the injured person was at fault and the impact was not severe enough to cause the claimed injuries.