Wrongful Death Settlements: 94 Cases Analyzed

A truck's roof was defective and crushed down on its occupants during a motor vehicle accident. This resulted in the death of the occupants. The case involved issues with the tire load capacity.

A tower crane collapsed during severe weather, falling onto an apartment complex and killing one resident. The plaintiffs alleged negligence in crane maintenance and operation, while the defendants blamed operator error and equipment issues. The jury found for the plaintiff after a two-week trial.

A wide-load convoy transporting a large submarine propeller was traveling on a two-lane highway. The top of a woman's car was ripped off by the oversized propeller. The woman was killed in the incident. Her children sued the companies involved in the convoy, alleging negligence in carrying the cargo. A jury found the defendants responsible for her death.

A driver fell asleep and crossed into the northbound lane, causing a head-on collision with another vehicle. The passenger in the northbound vehicle sustained fatal injuries. The jury found the sleeping driver and their employer negligent, awarding damages to the decedent's estate.

A multi-vehicle collision occurred on Interstate 40 on a dark, icy night. One truck lost control and blocked lanes. Another truck stopped on the shoulder and its driver exited. Subsequent impacts caused one vehicle to be pushed into the stopped truck, resulting in fatalities and serious injuries. The case involved claims of negligence against multiple drivers and trucking companies.

A truck driver was speeding and failed to stop at a stop sign, colliding with another vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle died, and two other occupants were injured.

Two teenagers died in separate incidents. One died after being assaulted in a restaurant parking lot. The other died in a car crash while trying to take the first victim to the hospital. The families sued the restaurant, alleging negligent security. The case was settled after a jury verdict.

One driver was intoxicated and speeding when he lost control of his car, causing it to flip and catch fire. The passenger, who had been drinking at a bar earlier, died from his injuries. The passenger's mother filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the bar, the building owner, and the driver.