Commercial Truck Accident — $850,000 Result
Case Description
A negligent driver struck our client's vehicle, who was seriously injured.
Outcome
This matter closed with a $850,000 result in 2023.
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.
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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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