Arizona Tractor-Trailer Collision Settles for $1,850,000
A tractor-trailer driver attempted a U-turn on a highway and became stuck. A pregnant woman driving behind could not stop her vehicle in time and collided with the trailer, resulting in her death.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
About Wrongful Death Injuries
Wrongful death claims arise when a car accident fatality is caused by another party's negligence. These cases compensate surviving family members for their losses and the decedent's pain and suffering.
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $1,850,000
- County
- Dallas County, AZ
- Resolved
- 2010
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Wrongful Death
- Accident Type
- Truck/Commercial
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This settlement of $1,850,000 is near the median of $2,000,000 for wrongful death cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $504,000 to $5,000,000, based on 20 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A tractor-trailer driver attempted a U-turn on a highway, causing the vehicle to become stuck and obstruct the roadway. A 29-year-old female motorist, who was 19 weeks pregnant, subsequently collided with and drove underneath the trailer. The plaintiff died instantly in the collision.
A lawsuit was filed on behalf of the deceased plaintiff, alleging negligence on the part of the tractor-trailer driver. Both sides retained expert witnesses in fields such as accident reconstruction, human factors, transportation safety, and economics to provide analysis related to the incident and potential damages.
The case concluded with a settlement on March 10, 2010. The parties reached an agreement for $1,850,000.
Understanding This Case
- This case was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
- This case was resolved in Dallas County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2010, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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