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
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