Arizona Jury Awards $400,000 After Motorcycle Collision
One driver was on a motorcycle when the other driver made a turn in front of them. The motorcycle rider was hit by the truck. The rider had a harrington rod implant.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $400,000
- County
- Maricopa County, AZ
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Motorcycle
- Case Type
- Physical Injury
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $400,000 is above the median of $22,000 for other cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $8,200 to $102,285, based on 304 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A motorcyclist, the plaintiff, sustained injuries when their vehicle broadsided a truck after the defendant reportedly made a turn in front of the motorcycle. The plaintiff required a Harrington rod implant as a result of the collision.
During the proceedings, experts in accident reconstruction presented testimony for both sides. An orthopedic surgeon also provided expert testimony on behalf of the plaintiff regarding the extent of the injuries.
Following a trial, the jury awarded the plaintiff $400,000.
Understanding This Case
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- This case was resolved in Maricopa County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2020, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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