Wrongful Death Settlements: Real Case Outcomes & Data

A nurse was struck by an SUV while crossing the street after her shift. She died from her injuries. The driver was employed by a company and was operating a company vehicle. The hospital where the nurse worked and the county were also involved in the case. The jury found multiple parties negligent, including the driver, the hospital, the county, and the decedent.

A charter bus carrying passengers to a casino lost control on a highway. The bus struck safety barriers, crossed multiple lanes, and hit the center concrete barrier before rolling over. Two passengers sustained fatal injuries. The estates and families of the deceased passengers sued the casino, alleging negligence and vicarious liability for the actions of the bus driver and tour coordinator. The lawsuit also named the bus driver and bus company, who settled before trial. The jury found the casino partially responsible for the accident.

A bus carrying senior citizens crashed and overturned on a highway in Dallas County, Texas. The crash resulted in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries. The case involved claims of driver error and the responsibility of the bus company and the entity that organized the trip. A jury found multiple parties responsible for the crash and awarded damages to the estates of those who died.

A group of senior citizens was being transported by bus when the driver lost control, causing the bus to crash and flip. Three people were killed, and other passengers were seriously injured. The families of those who died sued the casino that organized the trip, alleging negligence by the bus driver. The case went to trial, and a jury awarded damages. The casino appealed, but the appellate court upheld the finding of liability.

One driver was stopped at a red light when another driver rear-ended her vehicle, causing a multi-vehicle collision. The decedent's vehicle caught fire, and she suffered fatal injuries. The estate alleged that two bars were negligent in serving alcohol to the intoxicated driver who caused the crash. The bars failed to respond to the lawsuit, resulting in a default judgment.

A man was struck and killed by a car while walking on the road at night. The owner of a nearby bar was sued for allegedly serving the man alcohol when he was visibly intoxicated. The lawsuit claimed this contributed to the man's death. The court found the bar owner liable and awarded damages.

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.

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.