Commercial Truck Accident — $1 Million Result

Case Description

A box truck pulled into traffic without yielding and struck our client.

Outcome

This matter closed with a $1 Million result.

Did You Know

As more truck drivers retire, the industry faces a shortage in the tens of thousands, yet fatal truck accidents have risen. This article explains the paradox: experienced older drivers who could spot hazards are leaving, and in response the industry successfully argued to relax minimum training-hour requirements so drivers could reach the road sooner. It outlines the prior licensing standards and how reduced training contributes to more crashes.

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