Dallas County Jury Issues Verdict in Auto Liability Case
One driver's vehicle allegedly collided with a car carrying a passenger. The passenger reportedly sustained injuries, lost earning capacity, and incurred medical expenses. The passenger filed a lawsuit against the driver and their insurance company, alleging negligence and denial of uninsured motorist benefits. The case proceeded to a jury trial.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- Undisclosed
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
A motor vehicle collision occurred when a driver's vehicle allegedly contacted an automobile in which the plaintiff was a passenger. The plaintiff alleged sustained bodily injuries, loss of earning capacity, physical pain, and medical expenses as a result. The plaintiff also held an uninsured motorist policy with a defendant insurer and claimed the insurer failed to pay benefits for the damages incurred.
The plaintiff filed a vehicular liability and insurance action in the District Court, 193rd Judicial District, County of Dallas, Texas. The lawsuit alleged negligence against the driver and denial of uninsured motorist benefits against the insurer. The defendant driver denied the allegations, asserting affirmative defenses including failure to mitigate damages and a settlement agreement for up to $8,000.
The case proceeded to a jury trial. Following the jury's verdict, the court entered a judgment that disposed of all parties and claims.
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