Overview
A young husband was killed while riding his motorcycle after a severely impaired driver crossed the centre line at high speed. A lawsuit was brought on behalf of his family, and the surviving spouse settled the case prior to trial for more than $800,000.
Key Takeaways
- Settlement: More than $800,000
- Accident type: Motorcycle collision involving an impaired driver
- Primary injury: Fatal injuries
- Additional injuries: Not specified
- Resolution method: Settlement prior to trial
- Notable legal issues: The driver crossed the centre line at high speed and had a blood-alcohol content more than three times the legal limit
- Medical treatment: Not specified
- Long-term impact: The collision resulted in the death of the client’s husband
The Case
Our client and her husband were riding their motorcycles on a rural road on a late summer afternoon. A severely impaired driver crossed the centre line at high speed and struck the husband, killing him.
The driver had a blood-alcohol content more than three times the legal limit. A lawsuit was commenced on behalf of the deceased’s family.
The surviving spouse settled the case prior to trial for more than $800,000.
Why It Matters
This case reflects the devastating consequences of impaired driving for motorcyclists and their families. The husband was killed when a severely impaired driver crossed into his lane at high speed.
The settlement resolved the family’s lawsuit without the matter proceeding to trial.