Vehicles - Tractor Trailers

Driver who rear-ends a truck claims that the truck driver was negligent – and wins!

Two trucks collide on the Grapevine;  plaintiff driver claims past and future meds and loss of past/future income.

Rear-end accident on the 10 Freeway in LA causes only moderate damage to large SUV when it's hit by truck. Defendant says injuries were built up.

Two tractor trailers collide as one makes left turn across traffic in foggy conditions.

Extent and treatment of back injuries contested at trial.

Defendants argue causation and extent of injury after admitted-liability truck accident. $1 million offer.

Driver parks truck illegally alongside road to relieve himself and is struck by another truck.

Pickup towing a Ford Expedition is struck from behind by a larger truck. No injuries were apparent at the scene.

Both drivers were making right-hand turns when they collided.

Truck driver suddenly stops big rig in traffic lane on highway, is rammed by plaintiff's vehicle.

Tractor-trailer hits 18-year-old on bicycle, killing her.

Plaintiff and her boyfriend were bicycle riding and struck by a tractor trailer. Plaintiff's boyfriend died. She suffered injuries and was awarded $182,000.  Separate settlement for wrongful death.  Los Angeles County.

Plaintiffs were visiting relatives in the U.S. when their passenger vehicle was struck on freeway by a tractor-trailer truck. Plaintiff wife suffered severe spinal injuries and requires constant care. Defendant trucking company denied liability and offered a $250,000 settlement pre-trial. Jury found trucking company 100% liable.