Goudarzi & Young, L.L.P.

$730.0M

A woman was driving north on a highway when she encountered a convoy of three southbound vehicles, including a tractor-trailer with a wide load and two pilot cars. The lead pilot car, driven by the wife of the tractor-trailer driver, entered the northbound lane and waved a flag, attempting to alert the oncoming driver. The oncoming driver swerved onto the shoulder and then back into the lane, colliding with the tractor-trailer's load. The impact caused a fatal head injury to the woman. The lawsuit alleged negligence in the operation of the vehicles and handling of the transport job. Most defendants settled before trial, and the case proceeded against one driver.

$101.4M

One driver was operating a pickup truck when it was struck from behind by a tractor-trailer. The driver of the pickup truck claimed injuries to his back and neck. He alleged the tractor-trailer driver was negligent and under the influence of drugs. The defense argued the collision was minor and the injuries claimed were not caused by the accident. The jury found negligence and gross negligence on the part of the defendants.

$30.0M

One driver was stopped at an intersection when another driver, operating a company truck, allegedly veered into the turn lane and collided head-on with the stopped vehicle. The driver of the stopped vehicle claimed the other driver was intoxicated and failed to maintain a lane. The company stated the driver was not working for them at the time of the crash. The injured driver sought damages for pain, medical expenses, and lost earnings. The case was settled before trial.

$10.0M

One driver was traveling north on a highway with a passenger when another driver rear-ended their vehicle. This caused a chain reaction, and the plaintiffs' vehicle struck two other cars. The plaintiffs claimed injuries to their back and neck.

$5.5M

One driver crossed the center line and struck another vehicle head-on. The collision resulted in serious injuries and one fatality. The occupants of the struck vehicle sued the driver, his employer, and the vehicle's owner for negligence.

$1.3M

One driver was riding a motorcycle on a highway when another driver attempted to turn and struck the motorcycle. The impact resulted in the amputation of the rider's left foot. The rider was hospitalized for treatment and physical therapy.