When you are T-boned in an intersection, the truth can be hard to prove. This is especially true when the other driver swears you were the one that ran the red light.
Insurance companies love this kind of “swearing match” because it can give them more opportunities to deny or minimize your claim.
But facts matter. That’s why Crosley Law hired a forensic accident reconstructionist who examined the evidence, ran the calculations, and proved our client, Ashley*, was telling the truth. That expert work helped secure a $175,000 settlement for our client who was seriously injured in the crash.
(*Name changed for privacy purposes)
A normal drive home becomes a nightmare
On a quiet summer night in Austin, Texas, Ashley was heading home after dinner with friends. As she approached the intersection at South 1st Street and East Ben White Boulevard, the light was green. She entered the intersection.
That is when a Ford F-150 ran a red light and slammed into the driver’s side of Ashley’s car. The impact was violent: her airbags deployed, her vehicle spun sideways, and the damage was so extensive that her SUV was later deemed a total loss. Ashley sustained multiple herniated discs and lasting neck and back pain.
The defendant: “She ran the red light, not me”
The truck’s driver, a Dallas attorney, insisted that he had been stopped at a red light before the accident, then pulled into the intersection once it had turned green.
The defendant accused Ashley of running a red light and causing the collision. He even tried to blame a mysterious “phantom” car that he claimed caused the wreck. His story changed multiple times, and his passenger gave conflicting testimony.
But without a traffic camera or an independent witness, the case became a classic “he said, she said” dispute. Even the Austin Police Department said either vehicle could have been at fault.
That’s where Crosley Law stepped in.
Bringing in the experts: How forensic reconstruction made the difference
We retained a nationally recognized accident reconstruction firm to investigate the collision. Their expert reviewed crash reports, deposition transcripts, scene photos, vehicle specifications, and black box data. Then they ran calculations using physics-based modeling.
The expert’s conclusions were clear:
- The damage patterns showed Ashley was already lawfully in the intersection when she was hit.
- The truck’s impact speed was 35–40 mph, which is far too high for someone who had just accelerated from a stop. The other driver had not been at a red light as he had claimed.
- The severity of the collision and Ashley’s resulting injuries matched the physics of being struck by a red-light runner, not the other way around.
These findings completely discredited the other driver’s version of events and gave Ashley the leverage she needed to settle for a fair amount.
The Result: $175,000 for medical care and recovery
Ashley faced a long recovery that included MRIs, chiropractic care, acupuncture, pain management injections, and orthopedic consultations. We compiled her medical records, expert reports, and evidence into a compelling settlement demand.
The defense knew they couldn’t refute the facts. One month before trial, we secured a $175,000 settlement to help Ashley recover and move forward.
Car Crash? Call Crosley
If Ashley hadn’t hired a lawyer, she might have lost everything. Without expert analysis, she could have been blamed for a crash she didn’t cause. That’s why it’s critical to hire an experienced legal team, especially in disputed red-light crashes where both drivers claim to be in the right.
At Crosley Law, we go beyond paperwork. We build cases based on science, evidence, and truth.
Injured in a crash where the other driver says you’re to blame? Don’t panic, and don’t let their story win. Call Crosley Law at (210) 529-3000 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free consultation. You pay no fees unless we win.
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