2,421 Texas car accident cases analyzed. Here's what they resolved for.

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.

A charter bus carrying passengers to a casino lost control on a highway. The bus struck safety barriers, crossed multiple lanes, and hit the center concrete barrier before rolling over. Two passengers sustained fatal injuries. The estates and families of the deceased passengers sued the casino, alleging negligence and vicarious liability for the actions of the bus driver and tour coordinator. The lawsuit also named the bus driver and bus company, who settled before trial. The jury found the casino partially responsible for the accident.

One driver made an unsafe lane change, causing the vehicle behind them to rear-end them. The impact pushed the first vehicle into the one in front. The driver who was rear-ended sustained serious injuries and sought compensation for medical expenses, pain, and suffering. The defendants argued the other driver was at fault or that third parties caused the damages. A jury found in favor of the injured driver.

One driver's vehicle collided with another vehicle, causing it to hit a third vehicle and roll over. The driver of the third vehicle claimed injuries to his head, including a concussion and post-concussion syndrome, leading to daily headaches and cognitive difficulties. He also experienced neck and back pain that resolved. The driver sought damages for lost earning capacity and noneconomic damages.

One driver was traveling south on a highway when he rear-ended another vehicle. The occupants of the first vehicle exited their cars, and the highway had no shoulder. A third driver, who was intoxicated, then struck one of the vehicles, pushing it into one of the occupants. Both occupants who exited their vehicles were killed. The intoxicated driver was later found guilty of driving while intoxicated.

A passenger died in a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 183 in Austin. The collision involved two vehicles, one of which was towing a trailer. The impact pushed one vehicle into oncoming traffic, where it was struck by another vehicle. The family of the deceased passenger sued the drivers and their employers, alleging negligence in operation, speed, lookout, and distraction. The defendants argued that while one driver was following too closely, other factors like cell phone use and equipment towing did not contribute to the crash. The jury found one driver and his employer primarily at fault.

A passenger died in a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 183 in Austin. The collision involved two vehicles that were pushed into northbound lanes and struck by another car. The family of the deceased sued the drivers and their employers, alleging negligence in operation, distraction, and failure to train and monitor drivers. The defense admitted to following too closely but argued that cell phone use and training did not contribute to the crash. The jury found one driver and his employer mostly at fault.

One driver exited a driveway and turned left, striking another vehicle. The initial collision caused the struck vehicle to then hit two other vehicles. The occupants of the first struck vehicle claimed injuries to their backs and necks.

One driver struck a disabled vehicle in the roadway on Interstate 10 in Houston. The disabled vehicle had been involved in a prior collision. The driver claimed back and knee injuries. The case involved claims of negligence regarding the placement of the disabled vehicle.

One driver was a passenger in a vehicle that was waved through an intersection under construction. The vehicle was struck by another vehicle traveling straight. The collision caused injuries to the passenger, including back and knee injuries. The jury found multiple parties negligent for the crash.

One driver was stopped at a red light when their vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The striking vehicle had disregarded a red light and collided with a vehicle that was then pushed into the plaintiffs vehicle. The injured driver suffered injuries to their lumbar and cervical spine, including sprains and strains, and a wrist sprain.

One driver was traveling on Interstate 10 when his pickup truck was struck from behind by another pickup truck. That second pickup truck had been propelled forward after being struck by a tractor-trailer. The driver of the first pickup truck claimed injuries to his back and neck. The case involved multiple defendants and allegations of negligence in vehicle operation and employer liability.