Overview
A family suffered injuries and the loss of their spouse and father following a fatal head-on collision. A complex dependency loss claim was advanced to mediation in just over one year, where the case was resolved for $5.5 million.
Key Takeaways
- Settlement amount: $5.5 million
- Accident type: Head-on collision
- Fatality: Husband and father
- Additional injuries: Surviving family members suffered injuries in the collision
- Damages: Pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages arising from the death
- Notable legal issue: Complex dependency loss claim
- Resolution method: Mediation
- Timeline: Claim advanced to mediation in just over one year
The Case
We represented the family of a high-earning man who died following a head-on collision. His surviving family members were also injured in the crash and experienced additional losses resulting from the death of their spouse and father.
The claim included both pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages. At the same time, a complex dependency loss claim was developed to address the financial impact of the family’s loss.
The case was advanced to mediation in just over one year. At mediation, a resolution of $5.5 million was negotiated.
Why It Matters
This case involved both a wrongful death claim and injuries suffered by surviving family members. The dependency loss component also addressed the financial consequences associated with the death of a high-earning spouse and father.
The claim reached mediation in just over one year and was resolved for $5.5 million.