Wrongful Death Commercial Vehicle Collision — $1 Million Result
Case Description
An 18-wheeler caused a fatal collision; our client's loved one was killed.
Outcome
This matter closed with a $1 Million result.
Did You Know
Fault in a truck accident comes down to whether one or more parties failed to act with reasonable care, and whether that failure caused the crash. Unlike a typical two-car wreck, a truck collision rarely traces back to a single person.
Read more: Who Is at Fault in a Truck Accident?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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