The Dallas Morning News reports that it determined that a quarter of big-rig truck drivers faulted in fatal crashes in Texas from 2000 through 2005 had rap sheets. Their research found that of 953 fatal truck accidents where the driver was determined to be a fault, 25% were convicted of…
On Saturday, the New York Times published an informative article on trucking industry deregulation. If you are a truck accident lawyer in Maryland or elsewhere, I would suggest reading the entire article. Here are some highlights: *In 1937, Congress set the first driving hour limits. Truckers could drive up to…
I provide data from Jury Verdict Research frequently on this blog because I think it is helpful for personal injury lawyers to see the national prevalence of specific classes of cases. Below is a list of recovery percentages in truck accident cases that go to trial: Broadside Collisions 61% Head-On…
On Tuesday, the American Transportation Research Institute, the research arm of the American Trucking Association, released the results of its industry analysis of the use of recorders to monitor driver hours. The study showed that few fleets use electronic onboard recorders, but those that report increased driver morale. This research…
Yesterday I took the deposition of the Defendant truck driver in a crash that occurred on North Point Road near its intersection with Quail Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland. My client suffered permanent injuries to her left hand (she is left-hand dominant) in the accident. The Case This is a classic…
A Clark County, Nevada jury awarded $14.1 million to the family of a truck crash victim killed by a drunk driver in 2001. The jury divided the verdict into $4.1 million in compensatory damages and $10 million in punitive damages that three corporate defendants will pay. Did you say…