The Bergquist Law Firm

$1.5M

One driver alleged another driver, a police officer, negligently caused a collision. The officer's employer claimed immunity. The collision occurred in Harris County, resulting in serious injuries to one driver, including a cervical spine injury requiring surgery. The jury found the officer negligent and awarded damages, which the court adjusted.

$70k

One driver stopped at a red light and was rear-ended by the other driver. The injured driver claimed neck and back injuries. The defense questioned the extent of the injuries and the necessity of the treatment received.

$41k

One driver was stopped at a red light when another driver struck their vehicle from behind, pushing it into a third vehicle. The occupants of the first vehicle claimed neck and back injuries. The case involved a dispute over the necessity of extensive physical therapy and the extent of the injuries sustained.

$38k

One driver was traveling on a highway when the other driver lost control of their vehicle. The first vehicle then struck the median and collided with the side and rear of the other vehicle. The injured driver sought damages for medical expenses and mental anguish.

$29k

One driver was stopped at a red light when the other driver failed to stop and rear-ended their vehicle. The collision caused the plaintiff to sustain back injuries and incur medical expenses. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded the plaintiff damages.

$25k

One driver was on a highway when another driver entered from a feeder road and struck the first driver's vehicle. The first driver claimed neck and back injuries. The second driver admitted not seeing the first driver and suggested the first driver may have been speeding. The first driver sought damages for medical bills and pain and suffering.

$23k

One driver was traveling east on a road and the other driver was traveling west. The westbound driver attempted to turn left and collided with the eastbound vehicle. The driver of the eastbound vehicle claimed neck and back injuries. The defense argued that the injured driver had prior injuries and that her view was obstructed.

$19k

Two people in a stopped vehicle were hit from behind by an uninsured driver. They claimed permanent back injuries. The insurance company argued the injuries were not compensable. A jury awarded damages for past medical expenses and mental anguish.

$17k

One driver stopped for traffic, and the driver behind them failed to stop and hit their car. The driver who was hit claimed the other driver was not paying attention and caused the collision. The jury found the second driver was at fault and caused harm to the first driver.

$16k

One driver was waiting to merge onto a highway when the other driver rear-ended their vehicle. The injured driver claimed multiple injuries, including headaches, neck and back sprains, and neuralgia. The defense argued it was a minor accident and that the injured driver did not prove negligence. The jury found the defendant negligent and awarded damages for past medical bills.