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December 2010
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Motorist struck by tractor-trailer on route not designated for trucks
The plaintiffs alleged that the truck driver’s employer was vicariously liable for his negligent operation of the vehicle and his negligence in traveling on a highway that was not designed for tractor-trailers. Suit also claimed that the defendant had failed to properly train the driver, who was inexperienced and allegedly could not read a map sufficiently to plan a route properly. The parties settled before trial for $1.25 million. Ritchie v. Averitt Express, Inc.
News
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Verdicts & Settlements
- Tractor-trailer crosses median, causing collision with oncoming truck
- Driver suffers closed-head injury, fractures in highway collision
- Crash at dangerous highway crossing causes motorcyclist's traumatic brain injury
- Van driver rear-ends line of stopped vehicles on highway
- Motorist suffers permanent neck injuries in low-speed collision
- Drunk driver kills two young boys, injures a third
- Passenger suffers torn rotator cuff after driver loses control of truck
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