$8M
Wrongful Death
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Case Details
A municipal salt truck barrelled through a red light, causing a devastating and preventable tragedy. Our client, a 59-year-old husband and father, was lawfully driving through a busy intersection when the government-operated snowplow and its trailer crashed violently into his vehicle. The impact inflicted catastrophic spinal cord injuries, resulting in complete paralysis (quadriplegia) and severe organ damage. He passed away from complications of his injuries, turning a catastrophic injury case into a fight for justice for his wrongful death. Suing a government entity in Michigan is a legal minefield, protected by complex governmental immunity laws. We preserved crucial evidence by securing dash-cam footage and analyzing traffic signal data, which proved the government driver was 100% at fault. We built an ironclad case, assembling a team of top-tier medical, life-care, and accident reconstruction experts. Faced with overwhelming evidence of their driver’s negligence, the defense chose to settle.
Additional Notes
Confidential settlement providing financial security for the grieving family and compensating them for their immense pain and suffering. Injuries: catastrophic spinal cord injuries, quadriplegia, severe organ damage, leading to wrongful death.