Victims’ Legal Challenges in Commercial Truck Accidents: A Full Guide

Case Results

• $11,500,000

  Our client’s vehicle stalled on the highway in the Atlanta metro area due to a mechanical issue. They activated their hazard signals and waited for help. A commercial 18-wheeler approached but failed to notice the stalled car and slammed into it from behind. The gas tanker overturned, spilling 9,000 gallons of fuel and igniting a fire that engulfed both vehicles. Both the truck driver and our client lost their lives. The trucking company argued that the crash was partly our client’s fault because their vehicle had stalled. We countered by showing that commercial drivers have a heightened duty of care, including knowing how to safely react when approaching a disabled vehicle, and that the truck driver failed to take those precautions. The case resolved confidentially with an $11,500,000 settlement for the victim’s family. The recovery provided critical financial support for the decedent’s two children, helping cover immediate expenses, education, and future needs through a structured settlement.

• $2,650,000

  Our firm represented the family of a deceased armed services veteran who was tragically killed in a tractor-trailer collision. The crash occurred because the commercial driver failed to properly use the required warning triangles to alert oncoming traffic. Early on, there was uncertainty about whether the veteran could have avoided the crash. Liability was heavily contested; the defense argued the crash might have been avoidable and not solely the truck driver’s fault. We encouraged a full investigation, analyzing speed, driving conditions, and compliance with federal trucking safety regulations. That work revealed the commercial driver had violated those regulations. By uncovering clear regulatory failures, we built a strong claim to hold the trucking company accountable. The case resolved for $2,650,000, bringing critical financial security to the veteran’s family. The recovery gave them resources to cover immediate expenses and helped create stability for the decades to come.

• $1,876,000

  In Chattanooga, our client, a professional truck driver, was killed in a crash caused by another truck driver who was driving far below the posted speed limit. The slow-moving truck gave no warning: no hazard lights or signals indicating it was traveling unusually slowly. Our client collided with the vehicle and, tragically, both drivers died in the crash. The defense argued that, despite the other driver’s unsafe speed, our client should have taken evasive action. Our team countered by demonstrating how the lack of hazard signals and failure to indicate the danger created an unreasonable and unexpected road hazard, directly leading to the collision. We secured a $1,876,000 settlement for our client’s family. A significant portion was structured to provide long-term stability for his surviving minor child, including funds set aside for education and a monthly allowance to help with ongoing financial needs.

• $1,000,000

  In Alabama, a father on his way to work was killed when a commercial driver failed to yield the right of way. The truck veered left directly into our client’s path, forcing his vehicle under the trailer. The impact caused a fire that claimed the lives of everyone inside. We represented the estate on behalf of the man’s only child, a minor left without their father. Our team investigated the accident thoroughly to confirm liability and secure maximum compensation. The case concluded with a $1,000,000 settlement, representing the full insurance limits available. These funds created crucial financial stability for the child, offering support for immediate needs and future opportunities in the absence of their father’s income.

• $5,500,000

  Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown in collaboration with another law firm represented the children of a pedestrian struck by a delivery vehicle while working.

• $3,000,000

  The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown successfully represented a minor whose father was killed by a third-party commercial driver while working.

• $3,000,000

  Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown helped to facilitated the resolution of a catastrophic wreck in the State of Ohio after 2 years of litigation.

• $2,100,000

  The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown successfully represented the family of a deceased victim against a neurologist who failed to conduct a CT Head examination thereby resulting in a catastrophic injury.

• $1,750,000

  The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown successfully represented the family of an infant who was injured at birth by an OB/GYN who failed to conduct an emergency c-section.

• $1,343,237

  The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown successfully represented a client who sustained several broken bones due to a car accident that occurred in Fulton County, Georgia.

• $1,000,000

  Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown successfully represented a driver who was injured when an emergency vehicle negligently impeded oncoming traffic resulting in a vehicle collision.

• $550,000

  The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown successfully represented a worker who sustained a herniated disc injury while working on a commercial vehicle

• $535,000

  Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown successfully represented a driver who was reared ended by another vehicle and sustained a neck injury.

• $500,000

  Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown successfully represented an uber driver who was struck by another vehicle and sustained a knee injury.

• $450,000

  Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown successfully recovered on behalf of a client who sustained a concussion in an automobile collision.