Highway

Collision

Largest injury settlement secured after catastrophic interstate collision case.

Case overview

$48M Settlement
Multi Vehicle

On March 14, 2022, a 42-year-old logistics manager was injured in a 17-vehicle I-95 pile-up caused by a poorly maintained truck tire blowout in fog, leaving him with spinal fractures and permanent paralysis.

Three corporate defendants denied liability as seven insurers mobilized. Two firms declined the case, but Corlaw pursued it.

Case overview

Date of incident

March 14, 2022 Interstate 95, Mile 214

Parties involved

3 Corporate Defendants 7 Insurance Carriers

Jurisdiction

U.S. District Court, Eastern Division

Case filed

September 3, 2022 Resolved November 2023

Total settlement secured

$48,200,000

Largest personal injury settlement in the state's recorded history. Paid in full within 90 days of execution with no structured payment delay.

Compensatory damages

$22,400,000 Future Medical

Lost earnings (lifetime)

$8,900,000

Pain, suffering & consortium

$16,900,000

Verdict type

Full victory pre trial settlement

The attorneys

Oleg Olefirenko

Oleg Olefirenko

Partner- Litigation

Diana Bocknko

Diana Bocknko

Partner- Family Law

Leila Nasseri

Leila Nasseri

Associate- Immigration

Dr. Christian

Dr. Christian

Partner- Criminal Defense

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