When it comes to accidents involving large trucks, one day of the week stands out from the rest in terms of when the crashes are most likely to happen. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, accidents involving large trucks are more likely to occur on Thursdays. In this issue, we’ll look at their … Read more
An idea about a safety feature added to large trucks has the potential to significantly reduce the number of fatalities from accidents involving big rigs. We’ll talk about it in this issue. What’s the proposed safety feature? In early May, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released test results showing that strong side guards on … Read more
Could a company’s admission about its drivers’ cellphone use pave the way for a ban of the devices in the big rigs? We’ll talk about it in this issue. The Case at a Glance A polyester and nylon yarns manufacturer agreed to pay a couple $3.75 million after one of the company’s truck drivers struck … Read more
The family of a woman who lost her life after being struck by a tractor-trailer driver under the influence of methadone and Xanax has received a $5 million settlement from the trucking company. In this issue, we’ll talk about the aspects of the case.
A woman who experienced a devastating ankle injury after a flatbed truck crashed into her minivan has agreed to settle her case for $939,000. It’s the highest settlement or verdict ever reached for an ankle injury in her county. In this issue, we’ll talk about what happened in this particular case and talk about what … Read more
A woman who was hit by the lost driver of a tractor-trailer truck has settled her case for $5.35 million.
In this issue, we’ll talk about the particulars of her case as well as share information about your rights if you become a truck accident victim.
A garbage collector who was injured on the job after being pinned against his own garbage truck has settled his personal injury case for $11 million. We’ll talk about the specifics of the case in this issue. The Case at a Glance The victim had just left his post at the rear of his garbage … Read more
A woman who survived a fiery crash with a tractor trailer that killed five of her Georgia Southern University classmates has been awarded $15 million by a jury for her injuries.
In this issue, we’ll talk about the case.
A young woman who had just earned her college master’s degree suffered a host of injuries after her car was totaled by the driver of an 18-wheeler. The victim eventually settled with the trucking company for $1.6 million. We’ll discuss the case in this issue. Here’s What Happened The driver of the truck ran a … Read more