What is the Highest Wrongful Death Settlement?
The highest wrongful death settlement for truck accident victims has been awarded in a number of cases. One case involved a woman who was killed when a truck ran over her while she was crossing 6th Avenue in Manhattan. The woman's family received a settlement of $26 million, which is believed to be the highest wrongful death settlement in New York history. In another case, a pedestrian was hit by a bus and sustained severe burns and mild brain damage. In this case, the truck driver was found negligent for allowing the accident to happen.