Wrongful Death Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

A police pursuit began when a driver failed to use his turn signal and fled from an officer at high speed. The driver ran a red light, striking two vehicles and then a moped. The moped driver suffered fatal injuries, and a passenger on another moped sustained emotional distress. The families sued the police department, alleging negligent pursuit due to the minor traffic violation and violation of pursuit policy. The jury found the driver 97% at fault and the police officer 3% at fault.

A motorcyclist was hit by a car that crossed the center line. The motorcyclist was seriously injured and later died. The driver of the car had been drinking before the crash. The motorcyclist's widow filed a lawsuit against the driver, the owner of the park where the driver had been drinking, and others.

A trucker was watching movies on his phone and crashed into a stopped SUV at highway speed. The SUV was pushed into a box truck and then spun into the median, catching fire. The SUV driver died in the accident.