The Slingshot Law case results below reflect the litigation, negotiation, and case preparation work our attorneys perform across Austin and Central Texas, organized by practice area. Founding attorneys Drew Gibbs (former Texas prosecutor) and Scott Crivelli (former active-duty Army JAG Corps officer) lead the firm’s case preparation.
Each result includes the factual background, legal or procedural complexity involved, and outcome context. For a broader look at some of our firm’s largest recoveries nationwide, see our Top 50 Personal Injury Settlements list. Every case is unique; outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Commercial Truck and 18-Wheeler Accident Results
$3.2 million settlement for an Austin commercial truck driver who suffered multiple fractures and a moderate traumatic brain injury after a semi-truck rear-ended stopped I-35 traffic north of downtown. Preserved electronic logging device (ELD) records showed the driver exceeded federal hours-of-service limits with repeated log manipulations, defeating the motor carrier’s weather-based defense.ย
Recovery covered ongoing neurological care, 14 months of lost income, and a life care plan addressing permanent cognitive symptoms and reduced earning capacity under FMCSA regulatory analysis.
Motorcycle Accident Results
$1.8 million settlement for an Austin motorcyclist who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and lower-extremity fractures when a driver turned left across his path at Parmer Lane and I-35. Scene reconstruction and electronic control module data demonstrated the motorcycle was visible for over four seconds before the turn, defeating the driver’s “came out of nowhere” defense.ย
The rider was legally exempt from the Texas helmet law under Transportation Code ยง 661.003, defeating the insurer’s helmet-based injury-severity argument.
Motor Vehicle Accident Results
$1.4 million settlement for a client who suffered a moderate traumatic brain injury and cervical spine damage in a three-vehicle chain-reaction crash at the I-35 and Ben White (US-290) interchange. Reconstruction based on ECM data from all three vehicles and traffic camera footage established the initiating driver’s failure to yield. Recovery included coverage from two at-fault drivers under Texas proportionate responsibility law and the client’s underinsured motorist policy.
Rideshare (Uber and Lyft) Accident Results
$1.15 million settlement for an Uber passenger who suffered spinal and orthopedic injuries when a third-party driver ran a red light and struck the rideshare vehicle during an active ride on MoPac. The at-fault driver carried only Texas minimum liability limits, making the rideshare platform’s $1 million policy under Texas Insurance Code ยง 1954.053 the primary source of recovery. Preserved app data confirmed the trip was active at the moment of the crash.
Pedestrian Accident Results
$2.6 million settlement for an Austin pedestrian struck in a marked Cesar Chavez Street crosswalk by a commercial delivery vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered a severe traumatic brain injury requiring extended ICU care and rehabilitation. Investigation obtained nearby business surveillance footage, delivery vehicle GPS records, and internal scheduling documents showing driver time pressure.ย
Liability ran against the driver and the delivery company through respondeat superior, providing sufficient limits for a life care plan covering permanent cognitive impairment.
Premises Liability Results
$875,000 settlement for a grocery store customer who suffered a fractured hip requiring surgical replacement after slipping on a spilled beverage. Sweep logs showed the aisle had not been inspected for over 90 minutes before the fall, establishing constructive knowledge under Texas premises liability law. Preserved surveillance footage confirmed the spill was visible for the entire 90-minute window, defeating the store insurer’s comparative fault defense based on footwear and vision.
Construction and Workplace Injury Results
$2.9 million settlement for a construction worker who suffered a traumatic brain injury and spinal cord damage after falling from scaffolding at a downtown Austin commercial project. The scaffolding did not meet OSHA guardrail standards under 29 CFR ยง 1926.451. Third-party claims against the general contractor and scaffolding subcontractor produced the majority of the recovery, with liability layered under Texas Labor Code ยง 406.033 non-subscriber analysis. Damages covered a life care plan, home modifications, and permanent loss of earning capacity.
Traumatic Brain Injury and Catastrophic Injury Results
$4.5 million settlement for a driver who suffered a severe diffuse axonal injury when a wrong-way driver caused a head-on collision on Highway 183 in northwest Austin. The at-fault driver’s $500,000 in liability limits were tendered, and the balance came from the client’s UM/UIM policy and an umbrella policy identified through coverage analysis. Life care planning supported 24-hour attendant care and ongoing cognitive rehabilitation for the client’s remaining life expectancy.
Wrongful Death Case Results
$3.75 million settlement for the surviving family of a driver killed in a fatal collision with a commercial truck on I-35 in south Austin. The truck driver was operating without a valid commercial driver’s license, and the motor carrier had failed to conduct the required background checks under FMCSA regulations, thereby supporting direct negligent-hiring claims alongside vicarious liability.ย
The wrongful death case recovery accounted for the surviving spouse’s loss of consortium, children’s loss of parental support, and the estate’s survival claim for pre-death pain and suffering.
Slingshot Law Case Results FAQ
How does a personal injury settlement work in Texas?
Personal injury settlements resolve civil claims outside of trial through negotiated agreement between the injured person and the responsible party or their insurer. A settlement typically pays a lump sum in exchange for release of legal claims. Once signed, a release generally closes the claim permanently, even if new symptoms appear later.
What factors affect the value of a personal injury case?
Case value depends on injury severity, liability evidence strength, available insurance coverage, and documented economic and non-economic damages. Long-term impairment, wage loss, and future medical care requirements increase case value. Comparative fault under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 33 may reduce recovery based on the injured person’s share of responsibility.
How long does a personal injury case take to resolve?
Most Texas personal injury cases resolve within 12 to 24 months, though catastrophic injury cases and cases that proceed to trial may take longer. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code ยง 16.003 requires most personal injury lawsuits to be filed within two years of the injury date.
Do most personal injury cases go to trial?
Most personal injury cases settle before trial. Cases that reach trial typically involve disputed liability, disputed damages, or unreasonable settlement offers. Building every case with trial readiness in mind is what changes how insurers evaluate settlement offers, even in matters that ultimately resolve through negotiation.
Contact Slingshot Law Injury Attorneys
Every case is different, and case outcomes depend on the specific facts, evidence, and legal issues involved. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Call (800) 488-7840 or visit our Austin office at 1802 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX to discuss the specifics of your case.
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