Wrongful Death Commercial Vehicle Collision — $1.7 Million Result
Case Description
An 18-wheeler made an unsafe lane change and caused a fatal collision; our client's loved one was killed.
Outcome
This matter closed with a $1.7 Million result.
Did You Know
Rising shipping demand and an ongoing driver shortage are pushing truck drivers toward longer hours. Federal Hours of Service rules cap driving at 11 hours after a 10-hour break, 14 worked hours in a 24-hour period, and 60 hours in 7 days or 70 in 8. Pressure to exceed those limits leads to fatigue at the wheel.
Read more: ARE TRUCK DRIVERS OVERWORKED?This article examines the Texas Supreme Court's ruling in Gregory and New Prime, Inc. v. Chohan, a wrongful death case that may change how non-economic damages are calculated in Texas personal injury cases. It describes the underlying crash, the original $16.8 million award, the appeal challenging the large non-economic portion, and the court's conclusion that such damages must meet stricter standards because they are harder to quantify than economic damages backed by receipts.
Read more: The End of Unsubstantiated Anchoring in Wrongful Death Cases in TexasRelated 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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