Irving, Texas Sideswipe Collision Settles for $8,500
Two drivers were traveling next to each other when one driver entered the other's lane, causing a sideswipe collision. One driver suffered injuries to their lower back and pelvis, while the other sustained injuries to their neck, lower back, and knee. Both drivers sought medical treatment. One driver settled their case for $8,500.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $8,500
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2019
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Lumbar Disc Injury
- Accident Type
- Sideswipe
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Sideswipe Collision
Case Overview
A vehicular negligence lawsuit arose from a sideswipe collision on July 13, 2017, on Nursery Road in Irving, Texas. The plaintiffs, a driver and a passenger, alleged the defendant negligently entered their lane of travel, causing their vehicle to be sideswiped. The defendant denied all allegations of negligence, maintaining that the actions of the plaintiff driver caused the collision.
The female plaintiff reported injuries to her lumbar spine and pelvis, while the male plaintiff sustained injuries to his cervical and lumbar spine and a knee. Both plaintiffs underwent diagnostic testing and chiropractic care. They claimed the defendant failed to pay proper attention, maintain a single lane, keep a proper lookout, and traveled too fast for traffic conditions. The defendant disputed these claims and also denied the plaintiffs' alleged injuries.
The male plaintiff and the defendant later settled their claims for $8,500. The female plaintiff's action against the defendant remained pending in court.
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