Mr. Grossman and the rest of his staff showed a high level of expertise and genuine concern for my family and me. Mr. Grossman kept us well informed of the status of our case. Mr. Grossman returned my telephone calls promptly. My overall experience with Mr. Grossman was excellent. Regardless of the hard times, this period of time carried joy in knowing you. Thank you so much for all of your help.
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J. Dodd
18-Wheeler Wrecks Caused by Driver Fatigue
Were You Injured by a Tired or Sleeping Driver? Our 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyers Can Help
Tired truck drivers pose a huge threat on our nation's highways. Accidents involving 18-wheelers are extremely dangerous for passenger cars involved. Every year, 5,000 people die in trucking accidents and another 100,000 are injured.
Despite these risks, Congress recently passed a bill allowing truck drivers to drive for eleven consecutive hours instead of the ten-hour maximum which was established in 1939. Studies have shown that, in the year following this change, the number of deaths in trucking accidents increased by 3.1%. After just eight hours of driving, a driver's concentration is seriously impaired. In some states, drivers who drive while fatigued can be charged with a crime.
So why did Congress increase the number of hours truckers can work rather than decrease it? As always, it comes down to money. Trucking companies are always pushing to increase these limits because it allows them to squeeze out a slightly higher profit – at the cost of American lives. If you've been injured by a truck driver, you should discuss your case with the personal injury attorneys at Grossman Law Offices as soon as possible. Lawsuits against trucking companies involve commercial insurance policies which are worth a lot of money. Trucking companies are loathe to accept liability for these accidents and they will do everything they can to avoid paying up. Without an experienced attorney, your chances of success are slim. Fortunately, our attorneys have been winning cases against trucking companies and their greedy insurance carriers for twenty years. If you or someone you love has been injured by a tired, sleeping, or fatigued semi truck driver, contact the Texas 18-wheeler wreck attorneys at Grossman Law Offices and make sure you get the compensation you deserve.
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Recovered for client who was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler resulting in soft tissue injuries and chiropractic treatment.
$60,000.00
$20,000.00
$1,050.00
Our attorneys were hired to investigate a fatal motor vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler that claimed the lives of several men, the family of one in particular which our firm represented, felt that the official version of events as outlined in the police report was not an accurate portrayal of the facts and circumstances of the collision.
Our firm launched an investigation, the findings of which served as the basis for a subsequent lawsuit. We were able to determine that the defendant's accusations of contributory negligence on behalf of he driver of the vehicle did appear to be valid and plaintiffs conceded as much. However, the plaintiffs were adamant that the contributory negligence did not entirely overshadow the negligence on behalf of the defendant truck driver.
Through physical evidence and an admission of liability that our attorneys were able to importune from the defendant under oath, we were able to show that the defendant had indeed pulled into the path of the decedent's vehicle, which was of consequence irrespective of the decedent's own contributory negligence, and that icontact.com
$250,000.00
$82,500.00
$10,000.00
The family of a deceased woman hired our firm following a fatal 18-wheeler accident. The fatal accident occurred as the driver of an 18-wheeler lost control of his vehicle and veered out of his lane, resulting in a massive collision. The decedent, a passenger in a vehicle, died on the scene.
Her adult children consulted our firm to initially investigate the accident and make sense of the facts and circumstances since the family felt that the police report did not make it clear enough precisely what occurred. We launched a full investigation an immediately deposed the investigating officers.
Upon the completion of our investigation, it was apparent that the trucking company was indeed negligent and a lawsuit was soon filed. The defendant's launched an aggressive defense whereby they initially claimed that the truck driver was overcome by his passenger who allegedly grabbed the steering wheel and deliberately drove the truck off the road, despite the truck driver's best efforts.
We refuted this claim by illustrating that the tire marks that were present clearly show the truck gradually moving across the road and eventually onto the grass, which is entirely inconsistent with an abrupt lane change caused by someone taking control of the wheel. It was quite an unusual defense strategy that we were frankly surprised to even find ourselves having to refute.
The defendants then argued that a tire blowout may have contributed to the accident, which is significant because it would enable the defendant to offset some portion of their liability to a tire manufacturer or installer. Through deposition testimony of the investigating officer we established that there was absolutely no indication at the scene of the accident that a tire had blown out.
Finally, the defendants argued that the company which loaded the trailer may have improperly loaded the cargo. This argument was most plausible considering that the precise cause of the decedent's death was that she was essentially pummeled by cargo that broke through trailer and struck her person.
Our firm consulted several experts in the fields of heavy cargo transportation and physics. Our experts felt that the cargo was secured in a manner that is perfectly consistent with industry standards and that due to the forces involved, the cargo would not have behaved any differently irrespective of how it was secured. In short, the collision caused the cargo to break free and the negligence lay squarely on the trucking company and not any other entity. The case was successfully resolved through litigation.
$2,000,000.00
$775,000.00
$25,000.00
Plaintiff, a delivery driver, suffered a back injury resulting in spinal fusion surgery when he was injured in an accident involving falling cargo from an 18-wheeler. The defendants cited the plaintiff's failure to take evasive action as a source of contributory negligence and litigation commenced accordingly which culminated in an acceptance of liability and eventually satisfactory resolution.
$530,000.00
$210,000.00
$5,000.00
Recovered for car accident victim who suffered a closed head injury.
$200,000.00
$66,666.00
$1,500.00
Recovered for client who suffered soft-tissue back injuries and leg contusions in an 18-wheeler accident.
$90,000.00
$30,000.00
$562.00
Recovery for car accident victim who suffered back injury resulting in surgery.
$100,000.00
$33,000.00
$100.00
Recovery for worker who suffered soft tissue injuries when his fork lift was struck by a delivery truck.
$75,000.00
$25,000.00
$350.00
Our client, a middle-aged woman, was injured when an 18-wheeler rear-ended her vehicle. As a consequence of the wreck, she sustained a back injury which required surgery to remedy. Naturally, the defendants denied liability and argued that the accident was unavoidable. Our attorneys filed suit. The defendant driver initially claimed that our client suddenly changed lanes in front of his tractor-trailer and then inexplicably slammed onto her brakes. When confronted with eye-witness testimony and other physical evidence that reflected an entirely different scenario, the truck driver ultimately recanted. The case was successfully resolved through litigation.
$350,000.00
$140,000.00
$8,188.00
An airline pilot suffered a shoulder injury resulting in surgery when he was sideswiped by an 18-wheeler. The case was resolved through litigation, as establishing liability was a contentious matter. The defendants claimed that the plaintiff made an illegal passing maneuver, but the evidence showed that the defendant made a sweeping turn and intruded upon our client's right of way.
$475,000.00
$158,333.00
$5,000.00