Truck Accidents

The Most Common Types of Personal Injury Accidents

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Personal injury accidents happen every day, even to people who are normally very careful and cautious.  They happen unexpectedly and can have long-lasting effects on individuals and their families. Understanding the common types of personal injury accidents can help people be more aware of the risks and take precautions to prevent these types of accidents. … Read more

Spinal Cord Injuries: Understanding the Impact

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The spinal cord is a vital part of our body’s central nervous system. It serves as a messenger, transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body. Unfortunately, accidents can happen that lead to spinal cord injuries. These injuries can have a profound and lasting impact on a person’s life. In this article, … Read more

How Big Truck Accidents Are Different

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How Big Truck Accidents Are Different

Vehicle accidents may be minor or deadly, but one thing they all have in common is their ability to produce injuries among victims.  They also usually share the common factor of one or more drivers being negligent and therefore responsible for the other party’s injuries.  However, not all vehicle accidents are the same in terms … Read more

Why You Shouldn’t Negotiate Your Own Large Truck Crash Settlement

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Why You Shouldn’t Negotiate Your Own Large Truck Crash Settlement

Most of us have been involved, at one time or another, in some type of vehicle collision.  Thankfully, the vast majority of these encounters are unpleasant but minor.  Tapping someone’s bumper in a parking lot may be irritating, especially if you have to deal with your own and the other driver’s insurance company, but it … Read more

What Happens if You Get into a Truck Accident

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What Happens if You Get into a Truck Accident

Yikes. You’ve gotten into an accident, but not with a regular vehicle: with a commercial truck! In addition to the increased risk of injury, there are a few differences when you’re in an accident of this nature. We’ve supported clients in the same position you’re in, so we have valuable information to share that may … Read more

Tragic Mistake By Stoned Large Truck Driver Leads to $32 Million Verdict

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Tragic Mistake By Stoned Large Truck Driver

We’ve long held the view that drunk driving is a scourge on the nation. Simply put, when drinking and driving are combined, bad things often happen.

When you toss a large dump truck into the mix, things can go from bad to catastrophic in a hurry.

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Jury Returns $70 Million Verdict in Truck Accident Case

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Jury Returns $70 Million Verdict in Truck Accident Case

The skyrocketing rise in jury awards for victims of large truck companies was a topic we wrote about just as the new year began. The reasons, as we noted, are numerous.

Just as we published the article, we heard the news of a stunning $70 million jury award for the family who was devastated when a big rig truck slammed into their SUV.

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The Size of Jury Awards Against Large Truck Companies is Skyrocketing

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The Size of Jury Awards Against Large Truck Companies is Skyrocketing

When victims of large truck accidents seek justice and compensation for their injuries, they’re likely to get a sizable judgment.

According to recent reports, the average verdict against a trucking company found to be at fault for an accident has skyrocketed from $2.6 million in 2012 to over $17 million today.

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Why Won’t The Trucking Industry Require Side Guards?

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Why Won’t The Trucking Industry Require Side Guards?

A stunning $42 million jury verdict will hopefully put increased pressure on the trucking industry to add side guards to their vehicles. The verdict was made on behalf of surviving family members of a young man whose vehicle was dragged more than half a mile after being caught underneath a large truck. His car eventually … Read more

Faulty Tire Leads to $33 Million Verdict in Large Truck Accident Case

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Faulty Tire Leads to $33 Million Verdict in Large Truck Accident Case

Faulty or improperly maintained equipment are among the leading causes of accidents involving large trucks. The was the case when a defective tire on a cement truck caused an accident that resulted in the death of another motorist.

Following an ensuing personal injury/wrongful death lawsuit, a jury ordered Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. pay the victim’s family $33 million.

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