$126,050 Motor Vehicle Accident Case
One driver was involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer. The driver sued the truck owner and driver, alleging negligent driving caused the crash. The defense stated the accident was the result of intervening causes. A jury found in favor of the driver but apportioned liability to him. A final judgment was entered.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Mixed
- Amount
- $126,050
- County
- Bexar County, TX
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Truck/Commercial
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
On September 25, 2013, a plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle accident with a tractor-trailer owned by Werner Enterprises, Inc. and driven by its employee in Bexar County, Texas. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit on March 14, 2014, alleging the driver's negligence caused the accident by traveling too fast, failing to maintain a safe distance, and failing to yield the right of way. The lawsuit claimed Werner Enterprises was vicariously liable and sought damages for bodily injury, pain and suffering, and medical expenses.
The defendants, Werner Enterprises and its driver, removed the case to the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. They argued that intervening causes were responsible for the accident. Experts in accident reconstruction, trucking safety, mechanical engineering, orthopedic surgery, and biomechanical injury analysis provided testimony. On February 11, 2016, a jury found in favor of the plaintiff but apportioned 40 percent of the liability to the plaintiff. A final judgment was entered on May 2, 2016, awarding the plaintiff $91,612.88, which reflected the jury's liability apportionment.
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