FAMILY OF VICTIM WINS $16 MILLION IN TRACTOR-TRAILER TRUCKING ACCIDENT—CALL SAN LEANDRO TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYERS
Drivers of tractor-trailer trucks are required to get a special license and extensive training on the operation of the vehicle. A truck of that size may be particularly dangerous on the road because of its weight, inability to stop quickly, inability to see other vehicles in certain spots and the possibility of an “underride.” Since a big rig truck is higher off the ground than an average sedan, an “underride” occurs when part of the smaller vehicle is crushed under the truck, which may cause more damage to the passengers inside. Accidents may also occur if the cargo on the truck is not properly secured, which may hurt passengers in other vehicles.
On July 16, 2009, a settlement was reached between the family of Rhonda Henson and the Pioneer Drilling Company for $16 million in Texas. The lawsuit was filed as a result of a truck accident on September 11, 2008, when a spreader bar flew off of the Pioneer truck and crushed Henson’s vehicle, killing her. The family sued the company, and the driver of the truck, Daniel Armstrong. During the trial, it was discovered that Armstrong was not legally qualified to operate the truck and that he and his employer had falsified his papers. It was also discovered that he had several driving violations, license suspensions and an incident of driving under the influence. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations state that any person with a recover of driving under the influence cannot qualify for a commercial driver’s license.
The attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP have a significant record of $150 million obtained in settlements and verdicts, including $6.1 million settlement for an improperly loaded pallet on the back of a big rig. We advance all costs and expenses related to your case and we do not recoup these costs unless we collect money for you. Your case is important to us, so call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free consultation. Your case may be close to its “expiration date” or the amount of time that you are given to file the suit under the statute of limitations. Please go to our website, www.alawpro.com to read about our verdicts and settlements.
