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December 2011
Case in Point
Trucker falls asleep at the wheel, causes fatal crash
The plaintiffs alleged that the trucking company was negligent for entrusting a tractor-trailer to a driver with a sleep disorder. Suit also alleged negligent retention based on the trucker’s driving record, which included at least six prior accidents. The parties settled for $4.8 million. Doe v. Roe Trucking Co.
News
- ATVs should have weight, wingspan limits to protect children
Courtney L. Davenport - NHTSA proposes standards for keyless ignition systems
Courtney L. Davenport
Verdicts & Settlements
- Van sideswipes stopped SUV
- Trucking company settles claim that fatigued driver caused crash
- Pedestrian struck and killed by intoxicated driver
- Driver crosses centerline, killing passenger and injuring other motorists
- Missing signage causes motorcyclist to lose control
- Bus passenger suffers paralyzing fall
- Trucker falls asleep at the wheel, leading to fatal collision
Decisions
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