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Yavapai County • 2024

Arizona Jury Awards $300,000 in Commercial Rear-End Collision

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.

Case Information Updated: October 2025

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Other Injury
Truck/Commercial

Case Outcome

Outcome
Verdict-Plaintiff
Amount
$300,000
County
Yavapai County, AZ
Resolved
2024

Injury & Accident Details

Injury Type
Other
Accident Type
Truck/Commercial
Case Type
Motor Vehicle Accident

Settlement Context

This verdict-plaintiff of $300,000 is above the median of $22,000 for other cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $8,200 to $102,285, based on 304 cases in our database.

Case Overview

A collision occurred on an interstate when a tractor-trailer rear-ended a 1996 Ford F-250 pickup truck, rendering the plaintiff's vehicle a total loss. The tractor-trailer was operated by an employee of the defendant trucking company. The plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit alleging negligence against both the driver and the trucking company.

While the defendants admitted to negligence, the case proceeded to trial to resolve disputes over causation and damages. The plaintiff claimed that the collision not only resulted in the complete loss of his vehicle but also disrupted its use, as it was integral to his hunting guide business. A central point of contention focused on whether the loss of use of the vehicle was compensable and, if so, what constituted relevant evidence, with the plaintiff arguing for the rental value of a similar vehicle.

During court proceedings, the defense contended that the jury instructions regarding the loss of use under Arizona law were incorrect. The defense also argued that expert testimony, intended to provide insight into when damages were recoverable and how they should be calculated for loss of use in Arizona, was unjustly limited. The plaintiff's case highlighted the complexities involved when a vehicle central to business operations becomes incapacitated due to negligence.

A jury ultimately awarded the plaintiff $300,000. The outcome addressed the plaintiff's claim for damages, which included compensation for the physical loss of the vehicle and the lost business opportunity resulting from the inability to immediately use a replacement.

Understanding This Case

  • This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
  • This case was resolved in Yavapai County, Arizona. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
  • Resolved in 2024, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.

VerdictlyTM Score

67
/100
Reasonably Fair

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