Wrongful Death Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

A driver was killed when his pickup truck struck the protruding ends of light poles from an 18-wheeler's trailer. The truck driver had made a right turn, causing the poles to swing into the pickup truck's lane. The collision resulted in the driver's death. The case proceeded to trial on the issue of damages after liability was stipulated.

A tractor-trailer's brakes failed, leading to a rear-end collision. This crash resulted in the death of two teenagers. The case was settled for $5,800,000.

One driver crossed the center line and struck another vehicle head-on. The collision resulted in serious injuries and one fatality. The occupants of the struck vehicle sued the driver, his employer, and the vehicle's owner for negligence.

A flight nurse died when a helicopter crashed shortly after taking off. The helicopter company was accused of negligence. The company denied wrongdoing and disputed the injuries and damages. The parties agreed to a settlement.

One driver's airplane engine failed during flight, causing it to crash. The pilot and a passenger were killed. The estates of the deceased sued the engine manufacturer, alleging negligent design and manufacture. The defense argued the pilot's negligence caused the crash. The parties settled.

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.

One driver was killed when another driver crossed the center line and caused a head-on collision. The deceased driver's widow sued the other driver and his employer for wrongful death. The case was resolved through a settlement.

A jury found a trucking company and its driver mostly at fault in a wrongful death case. The accident occurred when a truck driver stopped in a traffic lane after an object damaged her truck's brake line. The deceased driver collided with the stopped truck. The jury determined the trucking company and driver were negligent, as was the deceased driver to a lesser extent.