Truck Accidents and Injuries Caused by Semi Trucks
This 80,000 pound tractor trailer crossed the center line and struck the van head-on, killing two grandparents who were driving to a doctor appointment.
The grandparents’ family hired John Simon and the law firm of Simon Passanante. Based on their thorough investigation, the attorneys of Simon Passanante proved that the truck driver had 230 separate violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations in the ten months he had been employed by the trucking company.
At a deposition conducted by John Simon, the driver’s employer admitted that information in its own files would have justified firing this driver six months before the collision. The trucking company settled the family’s claim for $10,000,000.00.
Walsh v. Mid-South Transport, Inc.
Date of Accident: January 9, 2001
Trying a lawsuit against a large trucking company isn’t easy. It takes a thorough understanding of the trucking industry, special legal know-how and dedication to one’s clients. If you’ve been seriously injured in an accident caused by a truck driver, Simon Passanante can help you.
For almost 20 years, John Simon and Paul Passanante have handled serious and complex cases, including cases involving catastrophic injuries or deaths. Many of these cases involved the negligence of trucking companies. We will evaluate your case without any cost or obligation to you. We handle cases throughout the United States.
What Simon Passanante offers to those injured in truck accidents:
- Experienced attorneys;
- Methodical review of driver logs and trucking company records;
- Knowledge of the wide variety of causes of truck accidents: jack-knife, speeding, driving with poor visibility, mechanical failure, tailgating, overloaded or hazardous substance spills;
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations that apply to trucks and drivers;
- Thorough investigation to show hidden causes of truck accidents, such as sleep deprivation, drug use, inadequate training/supervision and failure to inspect and maintain the truck; and
- Expert Investigators and Accident Reconstructionists.
We welcome the opportunity to review your case with you without any cost or obligation. Email Us or call us today:
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