Commercial Truck Accident — $13 Million Result
Case Description
On the interstate, an 18-wheeler failed to yield right of way then made an unsafe lane change causing the accident which resulted in major bone breaks, damaged organs, and ultimately a leg amputation.
Outcome
This matter closed with a $13 Million result in 2024.
Did You Know
Truck accidents have increased over the past five years, and this article ties the rise to changes in driver training. As experienced drivers retire and a shortage grows, trucking companies have pushed to reduce training requirements and put less-experienced drivers on the road. It outlines the prior licensing standards, including classroom and behind-the-wheel hours plus written and driving tests, and explains how the shortage drives the trend.
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