Gene Toscano, Inc. represented a young family after their vehicle was struck broadside by a car exiting a driveway in San Antonio.
The mother was driving with her husband and their 11-month-old daughter when the defendant pulled out of a driveway and collided with the passenger side of their sedan. The family filed suit for failure to yield the right of way. On the morning of trial, the defendant stipulated to liability, and the case proceeded on damages alone.
The father sustained rib injuries and lower back strains, underwent chiropractic treatment, and made a full recovery. The mother experienced ongoing back pain and physical impairment, which affected her ability to perform household tasks, sleep, and care for her child. She testified that treatment had not improved her condition. The infant was evaluated and found to be uninjured.
The defense questioned the severity of the impact and cited delays in medical treatment, but the jury ultimately sided with the plaintiffs and awarded $47,894 in damages. With prejudgment interest and court costs, the final judgment totaled $49,533.
This outcome delivered fair compensation to a family impacted by a preventable incident and supported their recovery and well-being.
