Allstate Insurance has reached a $30 million 18 wheeler accident settlement agreement to end a claim that it made a bad-faith refusal to settle an auto accident suit against one of its policyholders.

The lawsuit alleged that Allstate policyholder Philip S. caused an 18 wheeler to rear-end another man’s vehicle, which caused the plaintiff to suffer severe and permanent injuries. The injured man, Steven H., filed a lawsuit against the truck driver for negligently causing the accident and was awarded $37.5 million. A potential post-trial claim was leveled against Allstate for refusing to settle the lawsuit.

“Allstate was given an opportunity to pay $100,000 pretrial with a specified release only for [Philip S.],” said Steven’s attorney, according to Law360. “Their response was to offer payment for a general release of all claims, which under Missouri is considered a counter-offer that was rejected and the case proceeded to trial.”

According to the truck accident lawsuit, Philip was driving his car in neutral as a way of saving gas, but this caused the car to stall on the highway. As a result, when Steven pulled up behind the stalled vehicle, a truck driver behind them failed to brake in time and hit Steven’s car without slowing down substantially, at about 50 miles an hour.

Allstate agreed to the $30 million 18 wheeler accident settlement to clear itself of the claims against it, though reaching a settlement does not mean the insurance giant admits to any responsibility.

Truck Accidents

On average, half a million truck accidents occur each year in the United States. Injuries from these accidents can be severe, and many end in fatalities—indeed, more than 100,000 involve a serious injury, and around 5,000 are fatal.

After a truck accident, it can feel like there’s nothing that can be done. But injured parties or family members may be able to pursue litigation against the truck driver, insurance company, and trucking company for compensation through truck accident settlements.

In many cases, these kinds of accidents can be extremely severe because the difference in size between semi trucks and passenger vehicles. Pursuing an 18 wheeler accident settlement can help obtain compensation for injuries, medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, loss of companionship, and more.

In many cases, an 18 wheeler accident settlement can amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars or, in some cases, even in the millions. To most effectively handle truck accident litigation, it may help to consult a truck accident lawyer with experience in this area. They’ll be able to help you determine the scope of your claims and the best way to move forward.

Filing a Truck Accident Lawsuit

If you or someone you love was injured or died in an accident with a truck, you may be able to file a truck accident lawsuit. While an 18 wheeler accident settlement cannot undo the pain and suffering caused by an accident like the rear end collision that injured Steven or bring a loved one back to life, it can offer some substantial compensation to help with medical expenses, lost wages, loss of companionship, and vehicle or property damage, as well as hold the truck company and driver responsible.