Spinal Cord Injury Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

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.

A 19-year-old man was a passenger in a vehicle that attempted a U-turn and was struck by another vehicle. The passenger was not wearing a seatbelt and sustained a spinal fracture that resulted in paraplegia. He sued the driver of the second vehicle and their employer, alleging negligent following distance and training. The defense argued the U-turn driver was solely responsible and that the passenger's failure to wear a seatbelt caused his injuries.

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 involved in a crash that resulted in serious injuries. The case involved claims related to future lost wages, medical expenses, and 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.

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.