Highway Tractor-Trailer Accident
Practice Area
Truck Accidents
Attourney
Michael Reed
Injury Type
Broken Pelvis
Year of Resolution
2022
Settlement Amount
$940,000
Case Summary
The client sustained a fractured pelvis and multiple orthopedic injuries after a tractor-trailer made an unsafe lane change on the highway, forcing a violent collision. Recovery required surgery, physical therapy, and several months away from work.
Challenge
The client sustained a fractured pelvis and multiple orthopedic injuries after a tractor-trailer made an unsafe lane change on the highway, forcing a violent collision. Recovery required surgery, physical therapy, and several months away from work.
Resolution
Traffic camera footage and witness testimony established the truck driver's responsibility, leading to a $940,000 settlement that fairly compensated the client for medical expenses, lost wages, and ongoing recovery.