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$2,550,000 Awarded to Victims of Trucking AccidentsThe four female plaintiffs in this case were represented by Block O'Toole & Murphy. The case settled just prior to trial for a total of $2,550,000. The breakdown was $2,500,000 out of a total of $3,000,000 in...
Truck Accident PreventionOn the road, many have experienced the uncertainty associated with driving next to a large truck. Drivers of smaller passenger vehicles may wonder: "Can they see me?" "Is it safe to pass?" "Am I too close?" Trucks can be intimidating.Trucks...
Common Causes of Truck Accidents Given the size and weight of commercial trucks - and the high speeds at which they travel on highways - collisions with large trucks are often most devastating to other motorists and passengers involved. And despite ongoing efforts to...
Types of Truck Accidents on New York InterstatesDue to the inherent risks of large commercial vehicles, truck drivers are expected to drive with extreme awareness and caution, as even a slight error can result in serious injury or death. When a trucker negligently...
Cement trucks were involved in two recent serious trucking accidents recently. On January 18, a woman on the upper East Side of Manhattan was hit by a cement truck, severing her leg. The second truck accident occurred in the Bronx on January 20 when a driver lost...
Negligence by Trucking Company Truck accident lawsuits differ from auto accident claims because trucks are not typically operated by the owner. Both the truck driver and the trucking company can face legal consequences if an accident causes injury or damage to another...
Accidents Caused by Truck Driver Fatigue Truck drivers are often required to travel long distances, work extended hours, and meet unrealistic deadlines. Because of this, many drivers become drowsy behind the wheel or resort to unsafe methods of staying awake, putting...
