Forklift and Truck Collision Settles, Amount Undisclosed
One driver struck a tractor-trailer at an intersection. The truck driver entered the highway despite a stop sign. The injured driver had consumed alcohol and marijuana before the crash. A jury initially awarded damages, but an appeal led to a settlement.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $1,250,000
- County
- Yuma County, AZ
- Resolved
- 2024
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Truck/Commercial
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This settlement of $1,250,000 is above the median of $11,429 for other cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $4,710 to $30,000, based on 82 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A forklift operated by the plaintiff collided with a tractor-trailer at an intersection. The truck driver had entered the highway from a stop sign prior to the impact. The plaintiff had consumed alcohol and marijuana before the accident.
A jury initially awarded the plaintiff $1.25 million. However, an appellate court subsequently found that the lower court erred by excluding defense experts. These experts were prepared to testify that the plaintiff's intoxication altered his reaction time and that he was not using headlights or wearing a seatbelt.
Following the appellate court's decision, the parties involved reached a settlement.
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 Yuma County, Texas. 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.
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