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.
Truck accidents often result in severe injuries or fatalities due to the large size and heavy weight of commercial trucks. Unlike a typical car-to-car collision, an accident with a heavy truck can cause much more serious damage, especially to any drivers or occupants of smaller vehicles. Litigation following such accidents is also typically complex, involving … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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