Tucson, Arizona Tractor-Trailer Collision Settles for $925,000
One driver merged into the lane of another driver, causing the vehicle to spin and roll into the median. The injured person sustained a brain injury and a fractured sternum, with memory loss.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Head/Brain Injury Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) range from mild concussions to severe brain damage. Car accidents are a leading cause of TBI, with effects ranging from temporary symptoms to permanent cognitive impairment.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $925,000
- County
- Dallas County, AZ
- Resolved
- 2002
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Head/Brain Injury
- Accident Type
- Truck/Commercial
- Case Type
- Physical Injury
Settlement Context
This settlement of $925,000 is near the median of $1,000,000 for head/brain injury cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $45,348 to $11,007,000, based on 43 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A collision occurred in Tucson, Arizona, when a tractor-trailer merged into the plaintiff's lane, causing the plaintiff's vehicle to spin and roll into a median. The plaintiff sustained a brain injury, a sternum fracture, and memory loss as a result of the incident.
The plaintiff filed a personal injury claim against the defendant. During the proceedings, experts in neuropsychology and accident reconstruction were involved. The case concluded with a settlement reached between the parties in July 2002. The plaintiff received an award of $925,000.
Understanding This Case
- Most mild TBIs resolve within weeks to months. Moderate to severe TBI often results in permanent impairment affecting cognition, behavior, and physical function.
- 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 2002, 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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