Maricopa County Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

A truck driver was speeding and failed to stop at a stop sign, colliding with another vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle died, and two other occupants were injured.

One driver was killed and passengers were seriously injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a disabled tractor trailer parked on the side of the road. The tractor trailer's hazard lights were flashing. The driver's family filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful death and personal injuries against the tractor trailer company, the trailer manufacturer, and the tire manufacturer. The jury found in favor of the plaintiffs.

A driver lost control of his vehicle after a tire separation and collided with the rear of a parked tractor trailer. The driver was killed, and passengers in his vehicle were seriously injured. The passengers and the driver's estate filed suit against the tire manufacturer, tire installer, trucking company, and trailer manufacturer. The jury found in favor of the plaintiffs.

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.

One driver was traveling with her husband and children when another driver, attempting to pass a semi-truck, lost control of her vehicle. The other driver's vehicle crossed the median and collided head-on with the first driver's vehicle. The first driver's husband and one child were killed, and she sustained serious injuries. She sued the State, alleging negligence for failing to install a median barrier.

A tractor-trailer rear-ended an SUV, pushing it into other vehicles and a retaining wall. The SUV caught fire. The driver of the SUV died from his injuries, and his wife sustained serious injuries. The driver of the tractor-trailer admitted to reckless driving.

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.

A van carrying nine passengers, including seven minors, was traveling in Idaho when the driver lost control of the bus. The passengers sustained injuries in the resulting collision. Lawsuits were filed alleging negligence and strict liability. A jury awarded the plaintiffs a significant sum, finding the manufacturer fully at fault.

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 rear-ended a truck that was parked in the emergency lane with its running lights on. The case resulted in a jury verdict for the plaintiff.