Commercial Truck Accident — $500,000 Result

Case Description

An 18-wheeler made an illegal left turn into our client's path.

Outcome

This matter closed with a $500,000 result in 2024.

Did You Know

Most truck crashes fall into a recognizable set of patterns: jackknifes, rollovers, underride and override collisions, rear-end and head-on impacts, T-bone angle strikes, sideswipes, blind-spot collisions, wide-turn squeeze plays, lost-load spills, and tire or mechanical failures. Each type has its own physics, its own typical cause, and its own evidence trail.

Read more: Types of Commercial Truck Accidents: Definitions, Causes, and Liability Factors

Driving 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 Van

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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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