Pennsylvania – ViKing Law is proud to announce a $7.6 million settlement arising from a devastating trucking accident on Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania that seriously injured ViKing Law’s client and ultimately claimed the life of our client’s husband.
The case involved a catastrophic chain-reaction crash that began when a tractor-trailer jackknifed on the snow-covered roadway, creating a traffic jam and dangerous conditions for other commercial vehicles traveling on Interstate 80.
As additional tractor-trailers approached the resulting traffic backup, multiple trucks became involved in a pileup. The force of the subsequent impacts caused severe injuries to ViKing Law’s client. Tragically, those injuries ultimately resulted in the client’s husband’s death.
A Chain-Reaction Trucking Accident With Devastating Consequences
Truck crashes can have consequences far beyond the initial collision. When a tractor-trailer jackknifes on an interstate, particularly during severe winter weather, it can create an extraordinarily dangerous situation for everyone traveling behind it.
In this case, the initial jackknife created a traffic obstruction that resulted in a chain reaction involving additional tractor-trailers. The subsequent impacts subjected our client to tremendous forces and caused catastrophic injuries.
What began as a winter-weather trucking incident ultimately became a fatal crash that forever changed the lives of our client and the client’s family.
Investigating Every Link in the Chain
Complex trucking accidents require a thorough investigation. Liability may involve multiple drivers, trucking companies, vehicle owners, maintenance providers, insurers, and other potentially responsible parties.
ViKing Law pursued a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding this crash, including the events leading up to the initial tractor-trailer jackknife and the subsequent chain-reaction collisions.
In trucking cases, critical evidence can disappear quickly. Important evidence may include electronic control module data, electronic logging data, driver records, vehicle inspection and maintenance records, GPS information, photographs, video footage, trucking-company policies, and evidence concerning the drivers and vehicles involved in the collision.
Understanding how the crash unfolded – and determining who may be legally responsible – is essential in pursuing justice for a seriously injured victim and the victim’s family.
Holding Responsible Parties Accountable
When a commercial truck crash results in catastrophic injury or death, the investigation must go beyond simply identifying the vehicle that made the initial impact.
The circumstances surrounding the entire sequence of events must be examined.
Was the tractor-trailer traveling at an appropriate speed for the weather and roadway conditions? Were appropriate safety precautions taken? Were the driver and trucking company complying with applicable federal and state regulations? Were the vehicles properly maintained? Could the collision and resulting pileup have been prevented?
These are among the questions that can be critical in a serious trucking accident investigation.
$7.6 Million Settlement
After aggressively pursuing the claim and investigating the circumstances surrounding this devastating accident, ViKing Law secured a $7.6 million settlement for our client’s case.
While no amount of money can undo the loss of a loved one, pursuing a substantial recovery can provide important financial security for surviving family members and hold responsible parties accountable for the consequences of their actions.
At ViKing Law, we understand that trucking accident cases are about more than the vehicles involved or the mechanics of a collision. They are about people, families, and lives that can be permanently changed in a matter of seconds.
Our firm is committed to conducting the thorough investigations necessary to uncover what happened and pursuing every available source of compensation for our clients and their families.
Injured in a Pennsylvania Trucking Accident?
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured – or a family member has been killed – in a Pennsylvania trucking accident, having experienced legal representation can be critical. Trucking cases often involve complex evidence, multiple potentially responsible parties, and substantial insurance coverage.
ViKing Law represents victims and families in serious trucking accidents throughout Pennsylvania.
Contact ViKing Law to discuss your case and learn about your legal options.