FAMILY OF GIRL KILLED IN CAR ACCIDENT AWARDED $5.25 MILLION AGAINST BIG RIG TRUCK DRIVER AND COMPANY—CONTACT WALNUT CREEK ATTORNEYS NOW (Part 1 of 2)
Are you aware that if you get into an accident with a big rig truck, you may be able to obtain compensation for your injuries from the owner of the truck, the driver’s employer and the owner of the cargo that the truck is carrying? Of course, there are certain limitations in these types of cases and the outcome depends on the different circumstances in each case. In these types of cases, the owner of the truck is likely responsible for the condition of the truck. For example, the company would have to perform inspections on the vehicle to make sure that it was safe on the road. The driver’s employer is also responsible for the driver, whether it’s properly training him/her or making sure that their licenses are up to date.
A Albemarle County, Virginia jury awarded the Aichs family $5.25 million for the death of their 16 year old daughter in 2008. The accident happened with a big rig truck, driven by Kenneth Barbour and owned by the Don B. Swisher Trucking Corp. It was alleged in the lawsuit that Barbour was not properly trained and supervised and that the company allowed him to drive the big rig truck with defective parts. The accident occurred when Barbour ran a red light at the intersection of U.S. 29 and Ashwood Boulevard. The jury awarded $1.75 million to each of the three family members but did not award any punitive damages because Barbour’s actions did not meet all the required thresholds of negligence.
Barbour also pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving earlier this year. He was sentenced to two years in prison. If you have had a family member who was killed or injured in a big rig truck accident, or any other car accident, then you need to call an experienced attorney for a free consultation of your case. Call the law firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free consultation. Visit www.alawpro.com for more information on car and trucking accidents.
Do you want to learn more about big rig trucking accidents? Then go to Part 2: TRUCKING ACCIDENTS ACCOUNTED FOR SEVERAL DEATHS IN ALAMEDA COUNTY—FIND OUT YOUR RIGHTS FROM AN EXPERIENCED LAWYER (Part 2 of 2)
