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Collision Course: The Truck That Stole a Future

Client: Sarah Chen
Category: Commercial Vehicle Crash
Start Date: January 5
End Date: November 17
Tag: Catastrophic Injury, Negligence
Budgets: $112,000.00 USD

This tragic case involved a distracted truck driver who caused a multi-vehicle pileup on I-695, leaving our client with permanent brain injuries. The carrier had ignored multiple violations of federal safety regulations.

The trucking company claimed:

  • Sudden mechanical failure caused the crash

  • Our client had pre-existing medical conditions

  • Comparative negligence due to lane positioning

We proved:

  • Electronic logs showing 16 consecutive driving hours
  • Cell records confirming texting during the crash
  • Maintenance reports revealing ignored brake issues
  • Life care plan documenting $8M in future medical needs

After overcoming challenges with insurance policy limits and corporate bankruptcy threats, we obtained a $6.2 million verdict at trial.

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