Other Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

One driver's insurance company delayed payment for medical treatment after an accident. This delay caused emotional distress and postponed necessary medical care for the injured person.

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.

One driver was operating a pickup truck on an interstate when he was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer. The collision caused the pickup truck to be a total loss. The driver sued the tractor-trailer operator and their employer, claiming negligence. The case focused on whether the loss of use of the pickup truck, which was used for a hunting guide business, was compensable.

One driver turned left in front of another vehicle, forcing both cars into a third vehicle. The third vehicle's driver was injured.

One driver collided with another car, causing serious injuries. The injured person requested damages from the at-fault driver's insurance company. The case was settled for the policy limit.

One person loaned another person money to build an aircraft hangar. The hangar later caught fire and destroyed the aircraft. The lender sued the borrower for the loan money and the value of the aircraft. The parties settled the contract dispute, with the borrower agreeing to pay a portion of the loan. The court later ruled on other claims, finding no bailment or negligence on the borrower's part. The borrower was awarded costs and expert witness fees.

One driver's car top carrier was installed negligently, leading to an accident. The incident aggravated a pre-existing medical condition.

One driver was involved in a work-related car accident. The other driver's insurance paid their policy limit. The injured driver then sought underinsured motorist benefits from their own insurance company. After a dispute over the amount owed, the case went to arbitration, which determined the injured driver's damages were higher than the policy limit. The insurance company paid the policy limit, but a subsequent bad faith claim was denied.