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

A commercial truck driver was instructed to prepare his tanker for a chemical delivery. He was told to climb to the top of the tanker without fall protection. While climbing, he slipped and fell more than 10 feet to the pavement, suffering severe leg injuries that led to his death eight months later. His family sued the chemical plant owner, alleging premises liability and an unreasonably dangerous condition due to a lack of fall protection and safety policies. The jury awarded $10.5 million.

One truck driver was operating a tractor-trailer when another truck driver pulled out from a stop sign and turned left, colliding with the first truck. The first truck driver alleged negligence and gross negligence, claiming the other driver failed to stop at the stop sign. The defense argued the first truck driver was speeding and partly responsible. The injured driver sustained multiple fractures, ligament tears, and disc injuries, claiming permanent disability and seeking over $50 million.

One driver was traveling north on a highway with a passenger when another driver rear-ended their vehicle. This caused a chain reaction, and the plaintiffs' vehicle struck two other cars. The plaintiffs claimed injuries to their back and neck.

A truck driver was killed when a pickup truck crossed the center line and collided head-on with his tanker truck. The tanker truck then caught fire. The driver of the pickup truck was also killed. The survivors of the truck driver sued the pickup truck driver's employer, alleging negligence in hiring, retaining, training, and supervising the driver. The plaintiffs claimed the employer allowed the driver to operate a company vehicle without a license and failed to address issues of fatigued driving. The defense argued that the driver was not acting within the scope of his employment and that the employer had provided instructions for rest that were disregarded.

A truck carrying passengers rolled over after striking two cows that had escaped onto a dark road. The driver's son and a passerby rescued the injured passenger before the truck caught fire. The passenger sustained severe injuries, including fractures and a brain injury, and required multiple surgeries. He testified to permanent disability and ongoing pain.

One driver was stopped at a red light when another driver rear-ended her vehicle, causing a multi-vehicle collision. The decedent's vehicle caught fire, and she suffered fatal injuries. The estate alleged that two bars were negligent in serving alcohol to the intoxicated driver who caused the crash. The bars failed to respond to the lawsuit, resulting in a default judgment.

One driver ran a stop sign and collided with another vehicle. The injured driver underwent neck surgery and experienced recurring pain, requiring further treatment and future medical care. The defense argued the injured driver was comparatively negligent and the accident was unavoidable.

A truck driver was driving on a recently improved road when he encountered oncoming traffic. To avoid a collision, he swerved, causing his truck to overturn. The driver claimed injuries to his back and head, alleging the road construction created a dangerous condition. The case involved multiple defendants, with some settling before trial and others proceeding to a jury.

One driver was slowing down in traffic when their car was hit from behind by a pickup truck. The driver who was hit suffered serious injuries to their aorta, back, hip, lungs, neck, and rib cage. The lawsuit alleged the truck driver was speeding and possibly distracted, and the employer was negligent in supervision and vehicle entrustment. The jury found the defendants liable for the accident and awarded damages.

One driver was slowing for traffic when the other driver, who was in the course and scope of his employment, struck the first driver's vehicle from behind. The first driver sustained serious injuries including a spinal fracture and required emergency surgery. The jury found the defendant driver and his employer negligent. The plaintiff was awarded damages for medical bills, physical impairment, disfigurement, pain, and lost earning capacity.

One driver alleged that a trailer extended into the roadway, causing a collision. The other driver claimed the first driver was speeding and not paying attention. The jury found both parties partially at fault.

A man was struck and killed by a car while walking on the road at night. The owner of a nearby bar was sued for allegedly serving the man alcohol when he was visibly intoxicated. The lawsuit claimed this contributed to the man's death. The court found the bar owner liable and awarded damages.