$3.2M
Wrongful Death, Semi-Truck Accident
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Case Details
Our client was driving her two daughters when two semi-trucks caused a collision involving 24 vehicles. Her 9-year-old daughter, Rachel Beckwith, suffered a fatal neck injury and passed away three days after the accident. The settlement was reached after litigation, with an expert accident reconstructionist determining partial fault for a second semi-truck.
Additional Notes
Accident occurred in July 2011. Initial investigation blamed one semi-truck, but firm's expert found a second semi-truck partially at fault. Semi Truck #1 tendered $1 Million policy limits. Semi Truck #2 agreed to settle before trial. Total settlement was $3.2 million. Rachel's story touched a nation and global community.