Long & Jean, P.A. helped achieve a massive $96,675,000 victory in a truck accident claim involving a paralyzed minor in Florida. This was the largest motor vehicle and trucking personal injury settlement in 2025, according to legal research platform CaseMetrix — and more than double the value of the second-highest settlement.
Our co-founder and attorney, Alex Jean, worked alongside co-counsel Joseph V. Camerlengo Jr., founding partner of The Truck Accident Law Firm, to bring this case to a successful resolution. Mr. Jean handles complex personal injury and civil litigation matters and proudly stands up for victims and their families who have suffered life-altering injuries.
Learn why the largest trucking settlement of 2025 is significant and what personal injury firms like Long & Jean, P.A. do in these types of cases.
Why Is This Settlement Significant?
Every day in South Florida, children are at risk of being involved in serious truck accidents, especially in busy areas. In a single second, a young person’s life can be changed forever through no fault of their own. Unfortunately, our team sees the devastating consequences of these kinds of cases far too often.
We believe that this $96,675,000 settlement is an accurate reflection of the impact a truck accident can have on a child and their family. It holds the responsible party accountable for their actions and offers a stark warning about the legal repercussions of negligent driving in Florida. Negligence means someone failed to use reasonable care — for example, a driver who became distracted and caused a crash.
What Does a Settlement Like This Cover?
Cases similar to the largest trucking settlement of 2025 may offer compensation for the following types of damages:
Economic Damages
These are damages that relate to a tangible financial loss:
Medical Bills
When a child is paralyzed in a catastrophic injury, they may need lifelong medical care. This can include surgeries, therapy, rehabilitation, at-home nursing, and medical equipment. These expenses can cost families hundreds of thousands of dollars or more. We believe they shouldn’t be left with debts they can’t pay back.
Under Florida law, injury victims have a legal right to pursue compensation for medical bills if they suffer harm caused by someone else’s negligence.
Future Lost Earnings
A minor with severe paralysis may have disabilities that affect their future ability to work and earn a living. This isn’t fair. At Long & Jean, P.A., we can help victims and their families fight for justice and secure damages for injuries that could have been prevented.
Non-Economic Damages
These are damages for non-financial losses that have a significant impact on someone’s life:
Pain and Suffering
Pain and suffering damages can compensate for physical pain and emotional distress after a catastrophic injury.
Loss of Enjoyment of Life
This is when someone is unable to participate in daily activities or hobbies because of their injury.
Punitive Damages
In some cases, a judge in a Florida court may award punitive damages if a driver is particularly reckless or negligent. This is meant to punish them and prevent similar behavior from happening again.
How Personal Injury Firms Build a Case Like This
Working alongside The Truck Accident Law Firm, the Long & Jean team spent a significant amount of time preparing for this case. This wasn’t just a routine personal injury matter but a much more complex claim that involved extensive research and evidence gathering.
In our experience, catastrophic injury claims involving truck accidents are rarely simple. Liability may be spread across multiple parties, including the driver, the trucking company, and third parties. This makes it more difficult to find out exactly who’s at fault. The more evidence our personal injury lawyers can collect, the better.
Evidence in a Truck Accident Injury Claim
The following is some key evidence that may be used to determine fault in a case like this:
“Black Box” Data
An event data recorder (EDR) or black box is a system built into trucks that records driver-related data, such as the speed a truck was traveling, the truck’s route history, the truck’s steering movements, brake times, and more.
Dashcam
When a truck has a dashcam, this can show what happened immediately before the crash and whether the driver braked in time. Other video evidence, such as surveillance footage, may also reveal insights about the incident.
Witness Testimonies
If anyone witnessed the crash, their statements can confirm the truck’s speed, the driver’s actions and behavior, and other details.
Medical Records
A victim’s medical information can link their injuries to the crash and prove the amount of harm they suffered. Records may include doctors’ notes, treatment plans, and imaging scans, among others.
Meet Alex Jean
As a founding partner at Long & Jean, P.A., Alex Jean passionately advocates for justice in personal injury and high-stakes civil litigation cases across South Florida. A Fort Lauderdale native, he achieved his Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida and his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law.
Mr. Jean’s experience includes catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. He prides himself on trust, transparency, and accessibility, making sure his clients feel supported at every stage of the legal process.
Outside of law, Mr. Jean serves on various boards in Fort Lauderdale and supports mentorship, education, and community development initiatives.
How We Can Help Your Catastrophic Injury Case
If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury due to someone else’s negligence, we know that this is a traumatic and stressful time. However, our personal injury team can help you build a strong claim that increases your chances of compensation. We operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t have to pay attorney’s fees unless we win your case.
Personal injury cases have strict deadlines called statutes of limitations, so you should get in touch as quickly as possible. Here in Florida, you generally have two years to file a claim from the date of the accident.
Long & Jean, P.A. offers free case evaluations, so you can have an initial meeting with an experienced attorney at no cost. Call (954) 715-2400, or fill out the contact form on this page.
Disclaimer: The largest trucking settlement of 2025 discussed on this page reflects the outcome of a specific case and does not guarantee future outcomes. Your case may be different.
