A motorcyclist who sustained a broken ankle after he was hit by a car received a $35,000 settlement. In 2006, Kelly Rushing, then 60, was operating his motorcycle on Holcomb Street in Houston. He claimed he was attempting to make a right turn at an intersection when a vehicle driven by Jennifer Woods entered his lane and struck him, knocking him off his motorcycle. The incident resulted in a fractured ankle, which required physical therapy; and soft-tissue neck and back injuries, which required chiropractic treatment. Woods argued that Rushing caused the accident by failing to keep a proper lookout. The case ultimately settled, with Rushing receiving $25,000 for his injuries and $10,000 for the damage to his motorcycle.
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