NC DOT Collision Leads to $1.17 Million Settlement

A $1.17 million settlement was reached for a moped driver who was hit by a North Carolina Department of Transportation (NC DOT) vehicle that failed to yield.

On September 21, 2022, the victim was riding a moped in Johnston County when he was hit by a North Carolina Department of Transportation vehicle. The NC DOT vehicle did not yield. 

The victim had a fractured jaw, femur, and hand, all of which required surgery. He also had a collapsed lung and a brain hemorrhage. He was hospitalized for a month for treatment and recovery from all of his ailments.

The driver of the NC DOT vehicle was ticketed for failing to yield.

The victim received a $1,178,000 settlement for medical bills.

Source: https://nclawyersweekly.com/2023/09/27/nc-dot-vehicle-crash-leads-to-six-figure-payout-1-17-million-settlement/