Fatal Rear-End Truck Collision Settles for $300,000
One driver lost control of their vehicle on a wet road and hydroplaned. The vehicle was then struck from behind by a large oil truck. The case involved a wrongful death claim.
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
- Settlement
- Amount
- $300,000
- County
- Dallas County, AZ
- Resolved
- 2023
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Wrongful Death
- Accident Type
- Truck/Commercial
- Case Type
- Wrongful Death
Settlement Context
This settlement of $300,000 is below the median of $1,850,000 for wrongful death cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $504,000 to $3,020,000, based on 41 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A lawsuit was filed following a fatal incident in which an individual reportedly lost control of a vehicle, hydroplaned, and was struck from behind by an oil truck. The plaintiff alleged the roadway was unsafe and dangerous, contributing to the collision.
During the proceedings, the plaintiff presented expert testimony from a specialist in traffic engineering and heavy vehicle accident reconstruction, which addressed the roadway conditions and the dynamics of the incident. The defendant, involved in the collision, presented expert testimony concerning tires and automotive factors.
The case concluded in June 1987, when the parties reached a settlement. The plaintiff received an award of $300,000.
Understanding This Case
- This case was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
- This case was resolved in Dallas County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2023, 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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