Family Settles Lawsuit for $5 Million in Wrongful Death Tractor Trailer Case

Trucking accidents cause thousands of catastrophic and devastating injuries and deaths each year, resulting in lawsuits which can often take an extended time to settle.

 

The family of a New Jersey woman who was killed in March 2014, when her car was struck by a tractor trailer, has reached a settlement with a trucking company for $5 million.

 

The settlement stems from a crash between the deceased woman and a tractor trailer driver. The woman was stopped at a red light when the tractor trailer slammed into the back of her vehicle, pushing it through the intersection. The vehicle burst into flames on impact; the woman inside was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the plaintiff’s attorney, investigators had evidence that the truck driver never attempted to brake before colliding with the victim’s car. The results of a blood test showed the truck driver was under the influence of methadone and Xanax at the time of the crash. Both drugs are classified as habit-forming that that medically disqualify commercial drivers from operating a truck. He later plead guilty to vehicular homicide in criminal court.

 

The trucking company, whose identity has been kept confidential per terms of the settlement agreement, agreed to pay $5 million as the results of mediation.

 

Moving on, the family of the deceased woman is pushing for broader legislation that would require trucking companies to test interstate truck drivers for methadone. Currently, methadone testing is optional under federal law.

 

If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in an auto accident with a tractor trailer, consult an experienced attorney; protect your legal rights and preserve the evidence resulting from the accident. An attorney is an invaluable resource in holding a corporate wrongdoer fully accountable and in achieving a fair settlement. If you can’t locate such a specialist, visit InjuryBoard.com or contact Lawsuit Financial. We would be happy to provide an attorney in your area from our nationwide database. This is a free service.

 

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