Man Severely Injured in NJ Transit Bus Crash Awarded $12.75M in Settlement
Thursday, 26 September 2019
The state of New Jersey has approved a $12.75 million settlement between New Jersey Transit and a pedestrian who was left with traumatic brain injuries after being struck by a bus. The plaintiff, Jason Gillespie, suffered catastrophic injuries, including multiple brain hemorrhages, skull fractures, and a permanent brain injury, when the NJ Transit bus plowed
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After Truck Crash That Left Driver Paralyzed, Texas Firm Announces ‘Unprecedented’ $140M Settlement
Monday, 09 September 2019
A Texas personal injury firm announced that it had reached an unprecedented $140 million settlement in the case of a driver who was paralyzed from the neck down in a 2017 collision with an 18-wheel truck. According to the firm Goudarzi & Young, the settlement, reached on behalf of a 39-year-old driver, was the largest
- Published in Car Accidents, Injuries, Law, Truck Accidents
Injured by a fatigued trucker? We stand ready to help
Friday, 01 September 2017
Previous posts on thig blog have discussed how many truckers who travel and through Delaware have to follow certain rules which require them to pull over and take a nap. This blog has also discussed the danger fatigued driving presents, particularly when the driver of a big rig or other large vehicle is too tired
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What are the effects of fatigued driving?
Thursday, 06 July 2017
Although there are widespread public announcements warning of the dangers of fatigued driving, many people in Wilmington, Delaware might not think of it as a big deal. After all, we all have to go to work sometimes on little or no sleep, and, generally speaking, the only result is feeling exhausted and groggy by the
- Published in Truck Accidents
Take legal action to impose liability on negligent truckers
Friday, 12 May 2017
Last week on the blog, we discussed the regulations imposed by the federal government on trucking hours. Adherence to these rules is critical to help prevent truck accidents, as overtired truckers may fail to drive under the speed limit, maintain their lane, and yield to oncoming traffic when appropriate. Truckers who nod off behind the
- Published in Truck Accidents
Interstate trucker hours of service limited by federal government
Thursday, 04 May 2017
Many truckers are hard workers. They are often asked to drive long hours on tight deadlines, as well as help load and unload the cargo they are carrying. They also have to ensure that they are cognizant of the regulations that apply to them. These regulations, many of which have been implemented by the Federal
- Published in Truck Accidents
Vicarious liability claim may help truck accident victims
Thursday, 30 March 2017
A truck accident can leave a victim with significant losses. As we have previously discussed on this blog, these victims may suffer physical and emotional pain and suffering, and their injuries may result in an individual incurring a significant amount of medical debt. Additionally, many truck accident victims are so badly hurt that they are
- Published in Truck Accidents
Helping truck accident victims determine cause and liability
Wednesday, 01 March 2017
Drivers in Delaware are aware that in order to operate a motor vehicle he or she must pass specific tests and obtain a drivers’ license. With regards to truckers, the process is similar. However, truck drivers are held to a different standard than automobile drivers. Commercial truck drivers not only receive specific training, but they
- Published in Truck Accidents
Drug and alcohol testing after a Delaware truck accident
Thursday, 26 January 2017
Being involved in a truck accident is something that is on many commuter’s minds this time of year as local highways and interstates are coated with ice, snow, rain or all of the above. However, truck accidents can occur at any time of the year. This is because many accidents are caused not by weather
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Confronting the consequences of truck accidents
Friday, 16 December 2016
After getting involved in a catastrophic truck accident, a victim may receive a substantial settlement. This is often because survivors of tractor-trailer wrecks face extremely serious injuries. From brain damage to spinal cord injuries, to various forms of paralysis and more, the injuries suffered can prove extensive. This is especially true when considering the long-term
- Published in Truck Accidents