$2.45M Settlement in Motorcycle Death Case Despite $15K Policy Limit

$2.45 Million Settlement in Motorcycle Wrongful Death Case Despite $15,000 Policy Limit

Mark Lyle was riding his motorcycle when the defendant’s vehicle collided with him, resulting in the wrongful death of a beloved husband and father.

At first, it appeared the family’s recovery would be limited to the driver’s $15,000 insurance policy. Rather than accepting a quick settlement, El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers filed suit and conducted extensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

That investigation revealed evidence showing the driver was acting within the course and scope of her employment at the time of the collision. Although she had not yet begun her work shift and the employer relationship was disputed, El Dabe Ritter established a sufficient legal nexus between the driver’s conduct and her employment.

As a result, the case expanded beyond the individual driver, and a $2.45 million settlement was reached for the Lyle family.