Simply put, these cases are worth more than other types of motor vehicle accident claims. Truck drivers have larger insurance policies and often do more damage when they crash into much smaller cars. Most potential jurors have had or know someone who has had a bad experience with a semi-truck. Insurance companies pay a premium to settle these cases and even a bad lawyer can get a good settlement without working too hard.
We handle these cases differently and aggressively. Getting a good settlement on these cases is not enough. Trucking companies often need to be taught a lesson to prevent future accidents and to keep our roads safe. It is important to get at the true cause of the accident, which can include sleep deprivation, overwork, poor training, rushed delivery times, repeat offender drivers, and violations of trucking regulations.
