Arizona Jury Awards $7,500,000 in Wrongful Death Rollover Accident
Two drivers attempted to change seats while their car was traveling at 65 mph. This action caused the vehicle to roll over, resulting in the death of a passenger.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Wrongful Death Injuries
Wrongful death claims arise when a car accident fatality is caused by another party's negligence. These cases compensate surviving family members for their losses and the decedent's pain and suffering.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $7,500,000
- County
- Pima County, AZ
- Resolved
- 2021
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Wrongful Death
- Accident Type
- Rollover
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $7,500,000 is near the median of $2,500,000 for wrongful death cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $640,000 to $10,900,000, based on 54 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A passenger died following a single-vehicle rollover accident that occurred when the two individuals operating the vehicle attempted to change seats while traveling at approximately 65 mph. A plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful death.
During the trial, both sides presented expert testimony, which included analysis in accident reconstruction, biomechanics, and mechanical engineering. Following the proceedings, a jury awarded the plaintiff $7,500,000.
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 Pima County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2021, 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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