Other Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

A vehicle's transmission was negligently designed. The truck suddenly slipped from park into reverse, causing the vehicle to move backward and strike a person.

A 14-year-old was injured in a car crash and taken to the hospital. Doctors evaluated him but did not find any serious internal injuries. The next day, he died from undiagnosed internal perforations. His parents sued, claiming medical staff failed to properly monitor and diagnose his condition.

A spectator was struck in the head by an exploding car engine at an event. The plaintiff alleged the event organizers failed to provide a safety fence to protect spectators.

One driver was injured in a car accident while working. The injured driver sought to settle a claim with the insurance company for his employer. The insurance company and the injured driver disputed the amount owed for a lien. The case went to court to determine the correct lien amount.

A pregnant mother was involved in a car accident and sustained a neck injury. Medical professionals attempted to ventilate her, but there were complications with the procedure.

One driver was involved in a fatal car crash. Following a wrongful death lawsuit, the case settled for $605,000. The plaintiffs' insurance limits were $500,000, leaving them to pay an additional $105,000 out of pocket. The plaintiffs then sued their insurance agent and carrier, claiming the agent failed to advise them about the availability of umbrella policies for excess insurance with a different carrier. The defendants argued their only obligation was to inform the plaintiffs that their current insurer did not offer an umbrella policy.

One driver's insurance company delayed payment for medical treatment after an accident. This delay caused emotional distress and postponed necessary medical care for the injured person.

An elderly man with a severe brain injury was admitted to a residency facility. The facility was aware of prior incidents where he ingested foreign objects, but allegedly failed to implement safety precautions. Shortly after a change in ownership and staff, the man began vomiting and died. An autopsy revealed foreign objects in his stomach and intestines, which were determined to be significant contributing factors to his death.

One driver was involved in a collision with another vehicle. Following the collision, the injured person was diagnosed with bursitis that required surgery. Later, the injured person developed a condition requiring cervical fusion surgery. The injured person claimed the cervical surgeries were related to the accident, while the other party admitted liability for the initial treatment but disputed the necessity of the later surgeries.

One driver turned left in front of another vehicle, forcing both cars into a third vehicle. The third vehicle's driver was injured.

One driver collided with another car, causing serious injuries. The injured person requested damages from the at-fault driver's insurance company. The case was settled for the policy limit.

One driver lost control of their vehicle in a single-car accident. The passenger in the vehicle sustained an elbow and shoulder injury, resulting in a 13 percent whole-body impairment.