Car Accident Settlements in Arizona

A collision occurred between two vehicles. One driver claimed the impact was moderate and sought compensation for injuries. The other driver, a young student, argued the impact was minor and pointed to inconsistencies in the other driver's statements. The case went to a jury.

A minor was a passenger in a vehicle when the car seat she was in allegedly failed to provide adequate restraint during a crash. She claimed the seat was negligently manufactured, designed, and sold. The case was filed against the seat manufacturer and the store that sold it.

One driver backed into another vehicle while waiting in a drive-through. The injured person experienced strains in their neck and upper back.

One driver was operating a vehicle with a passenger when they rear-ended a parked car. The passenger alleged the collision caused a herniated cervical disc and sought medical costs and compensatory damages. The other driver admitted fault but disputed the amount of damages owed.

A student was riding her bicycle at an intersection after school when she was struck by a vehicle. The student suffered injuries. The student's family sued the school, alleging negligence for failing to provide a crossing guard. The school argued it had no duty to provide a crossing guard for off-campus travel. The court ruled in favor of the school.

One driver was operating a company truck when a collision occurred with a van driven by another person. The van driver presented repair estimates to the truck driver's employer. The employer offered to submit the claim to insurance, but the van driver requested immediate payment and accepted a smaller settlement amount. The van driver later filed a lawsuit alleging negligence and physical injuries, but the employer argued the claim was barred by a prior settlement agreement. The court initially granted summary judgment in favor of the employer, but this was later reversed on appeal.

One driver was rear-ended by a truck and sustained serious personal injuries. The injured person later sued their attorneys, claiming they were pressured into an inadequate settlement and not advised about a potential medical malpractice claim. The attorneys argued they discussed the malpractice claim but did not pursue it, and the injured person agreed to the settlement. The court ruled in favor of the attorneys.

One driver was injured in a car accident. The injured driver filed a lawsuit alleging negligence. A jury awarded damages, but the injured driver was found partially at fault. The final judgment resulted in a net amount owed by the injured driver.