The Scott Hooper Law Firm

$6.8M

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.

$3.3M

A train struck a car crossing railroad tracks, resulting in the death of one occupant and severe injuries to another. The plaintiffs alleged the crossing was extra-hazardous due to poor visibility and lack of warning devices. The defendants argued the driver was at fault for running a stop sign and using a cell phone. The jury found both the railway company and the driver 50 percent responsible for the accident.

$900k

One driver was traveling south on a highway when another driver attempted to turn left from a gas station. The first driver struck the trailer of the second driver's vehicle. The collision occurred because the second driver failed to yield the right of way. The injured driver claimed injuries to his neck, back, and shoulder.

$461k

A passenger was in a vehicle that was struck three times from behind by another vehicle. The passenger exited their vehicle after the second impact and was struck a third time while partially outside the car. The third impact pushed the passenger's vehicle forward.

$288k

One driver stopped at a four-way stop and was struck by another car. The injured driver claimed injuries to her back and neck. The case proceeded to trial to determine damages.

$88k

One driver was stopped behind another vehicle on a feeder road after exiting a highway when their car was hit from behind. The impact pushed the driver's car into the vehicle in front. The driver claimed to have suffered permanent cervical and lumbar injuries confirmed by an MRI. The other driver argued that rainy conditions caused the collision and denied the extent of the claimed injuries, pointing to the driver's prior chiropractic treatments. The jury found the defendant driver fully responsible for the crash.