$14.8 Million paid to the family of a man that was killed in a head-on collision with an 18 Wheeler. The tractor trailer operator blamed another vehicle for causing the crash. Since our client died in the crash, he could not refute the tractor trailer driver’s claim. Ultimately, we were able to prove that the tractor trailer operator was really at fault using extensive advanced accident reconstruction. This required experts that conducted extensive inspection, investigation, and documentation of the crash site, vehicles and trailers, as well as high-resolution drone photography. Their findings directly contradicted the driver’s version of events..
After we proved liability, we were able to “unlock” deeper layers of insurance coverage by proving claims against the hiring motor carrier for negligent hiring, arguing the company failed to exercise reasonable care when selecting the sub-carrier it contracted. This required extensive discovery and depositions of the two different carrier owners and employees, along with retained professionals in motor carrier operations. Proving that claim unlocked significantly deeper insurance coverage than a single-driver recovery would have allowed.
The result was $14.8 million paid to the family — after attorney fees and expenses. If your family has lost someone in a collision with a commercial truck, our Austin truck accident attorneys are ready to evaluate your case. You can reach us through our contact form.
