HIGH ON MARIJUANA
DELIVERY DRIVER VS. MOTORCYCLE – AMPUTATED LEG
$3.2 MILLION PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT
A newly married man was riding his motorcycle home from work in Buckeye, Arizona, when a delivery driver—high on marijuana—crashed into him. The collision caused catastrophic injuries and led to a major motorcycle accident injury claim.
The crash resulted in:
- Traumatic amputation of his left foot
- Multiple fractured ribs
- Severe internal injuries requiring spleen removal
- Fractured C7 vertebra
He was placed in an induced coma for nearly two weeks as doctors worked to save his life.
Police confirmed impairment through field sobriety tests, blood testing, and the discovery of a plastic bag of marijuana in the driver’s pocket. The at-fault driver was working for a national delivery company, making them liable under Arizona personal injury law.
Our Legal Team Took Immediate Action
As his personal injury lawyers, we filed claims against every responsible party, including:
- The delivery company employing the impaired driver
- The at-fault driver’s liability insurance
- Our client’s Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage
We built a strong catastrophic injury case, ensuring our client received full and fair compensation.
Total Compensation Recovered
- $3,000,000 – full policy limits from the delivery company
- $100,000 – full UIM policy limits
- $100,000 – full personal liability policy from the driver
Total Recovery: $3.2 million
Protecting Our Client’s Long-Term Future
We helped our client set up a tax-free annuity, ensuring:
- A substantial upfront payment
- Large, guaranteed monthly payments for life
We also negotiated major reductions with the hospital and our client’s health insurance provider, preventing these large corporations from taking the bulk of his injury settlement.
Today, our client is financially secure for life. This case is a powerful example of what skilled personal injury attorneys can accomplish for victims of motorcycle accidents, impaired drivers, and catastrophic injuries.