Auto-Truck Collision Negligence Claim Settles for $220,000
One driver's truck backed into another vehicle. The case involved physical injuries.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $220,000
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2023
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Truck/Commercial
- Case Type
- Physical Injury
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a lawsuit after a Sears truck reportedly backed into their automobile. The case involved disputes over the incident's cause and any resulting damages or injuries.
Experts for the plaintiff included specialists in trucking safety, accident reconstruction, neurology, and neurosurgery, suggesting arguments related to operational negligence and significant physical harm. The defendant presented experts in accident reconstruction, mechanical engineering, and truck operation, likely to challenge the plaintiff's claims regarding fault or the extent of impact.
The case concluded in 1993 when the parties reached a settlement. The plaintiff received an award of $220,000.
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