Chandler Ross Injury Attorneys Secures $1 Million Settlement for Dallas Cyclist Injured by Suspected Drunk Driver

Dallas, Texas – Chandler Ross Injury Attorneys has obtained a $1 million policy-limits confidential settlement for a bicyclist who was struck by a suspected drunk driver in Downtown Dallas, resolving the case just days before it was scheduled for trial.

The bicyclist was riding at night in a downtown corridor and was hit by an intoxicated motorist, according to the police reports. The impact threw the bicyclist to the pavement, causing a broken leg and other serious injuries that required extensive medical treatment.

The client incurred significant medical expenses related to surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, and follow-up care. The cyclist also had a lost wages claim for significant time away from work during recovery.

According to Chandler | Ross Injury Attorneys, settlement negotiations were contentious.  After a two-day mediation, the insurance company’s top offer reached $350,000.00. The case was set to proceed to trial when, in the days leading up to jury selection, the parties reached a settlement agreement for $1 million. This was the entirety of the insurance policy.

“A case like this illustrates the immense gap that can exist between pre-trial insurance company offers and the full measure of what an injured person can obtain when a firm does the work and holds the insurance company’s feet to the fire,” Ross said. “Our client faced not only medical debt, but also a substantial time for recovery. The settlement provides some measure of stability as they rebuild their life.”

The settlement amount is intended to address past medical bills, anticipated future treatment, lost wages, and non-economic harm such as pain and limitations from the injuries endured.

The incident comes amid continuing concerns about the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians in fast-growing urban centers like Dallas, where motor vehicle traffic, nightlife, and limited protected cycling infrastructure can intersect.

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Chandler | Ross Injury Attorneys is the North Texas personal injury law firm dedicated to winning. Managing attorneys Brent Chandler and John ‘Tony’ Ross bring over 40 years of combined experience in personal injury trial law and jury-trial representation. The attorneys at Chandler | Ross Injury Attorneys are here to relentlessly pursue and obtain maximum compensation for those injured and those who have lost loved ones as a result of the negligence or recklessness of others.

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