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Dallas County • 2018

Texas Broadside Motor Vehicle Accident Settles for $15,025,000

A broad-side collision occurred, causing significant injuries to the driver. The injured driver sustained damage to internal organs, including the lung, liver, and bladder, as well as injuries to the vertebrae and pelvis. The accident also resulted in a traumatic brain injury, leading to cognitive impairment, and other physical trauma such as lacerations and blunt force trauma.

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Catastrophic Injury
T-bone
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Outcome

Outcome
Settlement
Amount
$15,025,000
County
Dallas County, KS
Resolved
2018

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Catastrophic Injury
Accident Type
T-bone
Case Type
Motor Vehicle Negligence

Case Overview

A broad-side motor vehicle accident resulted in severe injuries to the plaintiff, including damage to the lung, ribs, vertebrae, pelvis, bladder, and liver. The plaintiff also sustained decreased range of motion, blunt force trauma, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) with cognitive impairment, lacerations, and internal perforations or ruptures.

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging personal injury from the incident. Experts for the plaintiff provided testimony related to accident reconstruction, economic damages, and physical medicine and rehabilitation, including life care planning. The defense presented expert testimony in physical medicine and rehabilitation, likely addressing the scope and causation of the plaintiff's injuries.

The case concluded in a settlement on January 16, 2018. The plaintiff received an award of $15,025,000.

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65
/100
Reasonably Fair

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