01 / The case
The collision and the loss
A driver was traveling west on Interstate 26 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, when a tractor-trailer struck his vehicle. He sustained injuries that resulted in his death.
02 / The case
The claims and the defendants
The estate pursued wrongful-death and survival claims against the driver and commercial defendants. The claims included losses arising from the death and a separate survival claim. Liability was disputed and expressly denied.
03 / The case
Sam Allen’s role and the resolution
Sam Allen represented the estate. The matter resolved through a court-approved $7.75 million settlement funded through multiple liability-insurance policies. The defendants denied liability.
04 / The case
What the amount means
The figure is the aggregate settlement amount before attorney fees, expenses and other deductions. It is not the amount of net client proceeds. Court approval of the settlement does not mean the defendants admitted liability.
Historical case experience
Historical matter involving Sam Allen as counsel for the estate. This account describes his individual litigation experience and does not claim that the present Allen Legal firm alone obtained the result.
Each case depends on its own facts and legal circumstances. Results obtained for other clients do not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for you.