Burns / Lacerations Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

One driver's vehicle had its roof improperly repaired with glue instead of welds. Later, when another vehicle hydroplaned and struck it, the roof detached, causing severe injuries to the occupants. The jury found the repair shop mostly at fault for the injuries.

A fire started in a home, leading to the deaths of two elderly residents. The fire was believed to have originated from a ceramic heater. The family of the deceased sued the heater manufacturer, alleging a manufacturing defect caused the fire. The defense argued the heater was not defective and pointed to other potential ignition sources. The jury found the manufacturer liable for the deaths.

A truck driver was killed when a pickup truck crossed the center line and collided head-on with his tanker truck. The tanker truck then caught fire. The driver of the pickup truck was also killed. The survivors of the truck driver sued the pickup truck driver's employer, alleging negligence in hiring, retaining, training, and supervising the driver. The plaintiffs claimed the employer allowed the driver to operate a company vehicle without a license and failed to address issues of fatigued driving. The defense argued that the driver was not acting within the scope of his employment and that the employer had provided instructions for rest that were disregarded.

A driver's car caught fire while she was using it. She escaped but was injured and her hair was burned. The car manufacturer was accused of negligently designing and manufacturing the vehicle. The driver sought damages for mental anguish and property damage.

A pedestrian was crossing the street in a crosswalk when a driver ran a red light and struck him. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and a torn labrum. The case involved disputes over fault and damages, with multiple trials and appeals. The jury ultimately found both parties at fault.

A pedestrian was hit in a crosswalk by a driver who ran a red light. The pedestrian alleged severe injuries including lacerations, a torn labrum, and shoulder surgery. The driver admitted to running the red light but argued the light changed quickly. The jury found both parties at fault, assigning more responsibility to the driver, and awarded the pedestrian $400,000 for pain and suffering.

One driver rear-ended another vehicle that had stopped. After the collision, the first vehicle would not start, and the injured person agreed to help with the mechanical problem. The vehicle moved, and the hood came down, crushing the tips of the injured person's fingers.