Commercial Truck Accident — $1.1 Million Result
Case Description
An unsafe lane change by a commercial vehicle ended in a sideswipe that left our client seriously hurt.
Outcome
This matter closed with a $1.1 Million result in 2023.
Did You Know
On May 14, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 9-0 in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II that the FAAAA's safety exception (49 U.S.C. 14501(c)(2)(A)) preserves state negligent-hiring claims against freight brokers, ending a common preemption defense. A broker that arranged a load along a Louisiana or east Texas corridor like I-10, I-20, or I-49 can now be named as a defendant for picking an unsafe carrier.
Read more: SCOTUS: Freight Brokers Can Be Sued for Picking Unsafe Trucking CompaniesDriving a fully loaded moving truck is challenging for people unaccustomed to large, heavy vehicles. This guide walks through practical safety steps to take before, during, and after a move, beginning with how to load a truck properly: place heavy items along the bottom, back, and sides with weight evenly distributed, and keep lighter, fragile objects on top to maintain the vehicle's balance and control.
Read more: 11 Key Safety Tips: Moving VanRelated Reading
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Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts. Amounts reflect the gross award before fees and costs.
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