Wrongful Death 18-Wheeler Collision — $16 Million Settlement

• Case type: 18-wheeler wreck / wrongful death
• Location: Kirby, AR
• Injuries: Fatalities (mother and great-grandmother), injuries to an infant

Case Description

An 18-wheeler was traveling at high speeds around a curve when the driver lost control and crossed the center line. The truck struck our clients' vehicle head-on, resulting in a catastrophic scene. The wreck tragically claimed the lives of a mother and a great-grandmother and left a baby injured.

Legal Strategy

Our legal team utilized extensive depositions and expert testimony to establish the driver's negligence. We entered mediation prepared to demonstrate the full scope of the family's loss.

Challenges

The primary challenge was overcoming the insurance company’s resistance to paying the full value for the catastrophic harm and emotional devastation caused to the surviving family members.

Resolution

The case was settled through mediation for a total of $16,000,000.