A tragic truck accident claimed the life of 4-year-old Luca Moya near Goliad, Texas
In early November of 2009, 4-year-old Luca Moya of Beeville was killed in a tragic truck accident outside of Goliad, TX. The fatal accident occurred as the young child was traveling with his mother on U.S. Highway 59 when an 18-wheeler struck the side of the their vehicle. The child died at the scene and his mother, Emika Moya, was transported to an area hospital before being flown to Corpus Christi for treatment of serious injuries.
In my line of work I have seen too many accidents like this one. In most instances, the family members are disappointed to know that criminal charges are not brought against the truck driver, as these types of incidents rarely are criminal in nature. The civil court system does, however, provide families with a means of seeking justice. While many people feel that filing a lawsuit is about money, it really goes beyond that. In many of the Texas truck accident cases that my firm has won, we make the focus of the settlement more about changes in protocol and rules for the trucking company. This is because most families want to know that the purpose of their wrongful death lawsuit will go beyond monetary terms and that it will go so far as to make the roads safer for others. Naturally, these types of lawsuits can have significant value but most families are really more concerned with achieving justice, peace of mind, and closure. In any event, an experienced Texas truck accident attorney will work to ensure that the families true intentions are met. I wish the best for the victims of this accident. This is truly a tragedy.
Posted by: Texas truck accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 11/23/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Driver of semi truck killed in Round Rock, TX accident, by Dallas trucking accident attorney
On November 3, 2009, a truck driver was killed in a single-vehicle accident in Round Rock, TX. The accident occurred in the south-bound lanes of the frontage road to I-35 as the truck was hauling a load of lumber. For reasons unknown, the truck left the roadway and overturned, spilling lumber along the median. The driver died at the scene.
Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 11/23/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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A truck driver lost his life when a car came into his lane forcing him off of the road
On November 16, 2009, a truck driver lost his life when a passenger car forced him off of the road. The fatal truck accident occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Route 9 near the Westchester-Putnam county line in New York when a driver lost control of her car and swerved into oncoming traffic and into the path of an 18-wheeler. The driver of the 18-wheeler swerved to avoid hitting the car head on. In doing so, the tractor trailer struck a tree causing the vehicle to burst into flames. The unidentified truck driver died at the scene. The driver of the passenger car suffered serious injuries and was taken an area hospital.
Posted by: Dallas truck accident lawyer Michael Grossman | Posted on: 11/23/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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A truck driver lost her life in an 18-wheeler accident in Houston, by Texas truck accident attorney Michael Grossman
On November 20, 2009, the driver of an 18-wheeler was killed in a truck accident on the 2600 block of I-10 near Houston, TX. The accident occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. as the unidentified female driver of the truck was believed to have lost control of her vehicle, causing her to collide with a concrete pillar beneath an overpass. No other vehicles were involved in the accident. The truck driver died at the scene.
In these types of single-vehicle truck accidents, it is easy for everyone to assume that the truck driver fell asleep at the wheel or that the accident was their fault entirely. My firm of Houston truck accident attorneys has represented several truck drivers who were the victim of faulty equipment or product defects that resulted in very similar accidents. The only way to determine precisely what occurred is to have an investigation performed that would determine the specific cause of the accident. If it is determined that this truck had some sort of a mechanical failure, the family of the victim would be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit against any responsible parties that contributed to the accident. I wish the best for the family of the deceased.
Posted by: Houston truck accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 11/23/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Two concrete vehicles collide, by Dallas truck accident lawyer Michael Grossman
On October 29, 2009, two concrete trucks were in involved in an accident on Highway 83. The accident occurred in Minot, ND as the two vehicles were approaching the intersection of Highway 23 and Highway 83 when the vehicle approaching from the west failed to yield. One of the trucks overturned and both drivers were transported to an area hospital for treatment of their injuries. Their condition is not known at this time.
Posted by: Dallas truck accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 11/20/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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27-year-old Jeremy Jay of Edgefield killed in 18-wheeler accident, by Dallas truck accident lawyer Michael Grossman
On October 26, 2009, 27-year-old Jeremy Jay was killed in a truck accident in Edgefield County. The accident occurred in the morning hours as Jay was driving a pickup truck behind a big rig. The cargo on the rear of the commercial vehicle snagged the overpass and was forced off of the rear of the trailer onto Jay's car. He was killed instantly.
This is a terrible tragedy. I am surprised this accident has not received more media coverage. Many more obscure trucking accidents get plenty of media coverage, but this one seems to have barely made an appearance on the news. That is sad.
Naturally, if this young man was married or if he had children (or both), these immediate family members would have the most obvious wrongful death claim against the trucking company. Additionally, there are other family members that may have claims as well, depending upon the circumstances of the case. Hopefully, his family has retained a truck accident attorney and intends to hold this trucking company responsible for such an absurd oversight.
Posted by: Dallas truck accident lawyer Michael Grossman | Posted on: 11/17/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Dallas Truck Accident Lawyer Michael Grossman hired by the family of victim in tragic Texarkana trucking accident that claimed the lives of Albert Pruitt, Victory Barker, Walter Carpenter, and Vaughn Gentry
Dallas Texas truck accident lawyer Michael Grossman has been retained by the children of one of the victims killed in the tragic truck accident in Texarkana on November 10, 2009.
Our attorneys have launched a full investigation into the accident in order to discover any and all responsible parties for the purpose of filing a wrongful death lawsuit on our client's behalf.
We are asking any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact us. Any information provided will be used to help the family who have expressed a desire to make sure that no one else loses their life in an accident like this.
Furthermore, we are asking that any other relatives of the decedents to contact us, or to have their lawyers contact us if they have retained an attorney, and we will be happy to share any information that our firm has uncovered regarding negligence of any and all defendants.
Please call 214-220-9191 or simply submit a response to this post using the form below if you have any information. Thank you.
Posted by: Dallas truck accident lawyer Michael Grossman | Posted on: 11/17/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Dallas Truck Accident Lawyer Michael Grossman discusses a rollover truck accident
On November 5, 2009, a truck accident occurred in New Bern, NC. The single-vehicle accident occurred during the midday traffic rush as the driver of an 18-wheeler hauling a load of scrap metal allegedly failed to negotiate a turn. It was reported that the truck was turning left from U.S. 70 onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard when the truck overturned, spilling its cargo.
Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident. Whenever truck accidents occur that result in injury, it is important for the victims and their families to understand that an 18-wheeler accident is not really comparable to a conventional car accident in the legal world. Insurance adjusters that represent trucking companies are some of the most aggressive in the business. Only by partnering yourself with an experience Texas truck accident attorney can you ensure that you will get a fair settlement amount.
Posted by: Dallas truck accident lawyer Michael Grossman | Posted on: 11/17/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Vaughn Gentry of Dallas and Albert Pruitt of Addison, Texas lost their lives in a tragic 18-wheeler accident case.
On Monday night, two local truck drivers were killed in a tragic accident in Texarkana. The accident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. as 51-year-old Albert Pruitt of Addison and 43-year-old Vaughn Gentry of Dallas were traveling in an 18-wheeler that was hauling a load of paper products on I-30. For reasons not yet determined, the truck was unable to decelerate in time enough to avoid crashing into a passenger car. Upon impact, both vehicles burst into flames and all occupants of both vehicles died at the scene.
At this point, authorities have been able to determine which of the two men were driving the truck. While at first glance it may appear that only the family of the passenger would have a wrongful death claim, there may be other circumstances at work. For example, it may be determined that the explosion was the result of a product defect in which case both victim's families would have a claim against the manufacturer of one or both vehicles. It may also be possible that the construction company that is in charge of the road work did not provide adequate warning that the construction traffic was ahead. These and other possibilities are important to consider, and an experienced trucking accident attorney can help the families of the deceased determine the best course of action for pursuing any such legal action.
Posted by: Dallas truck accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 11/12/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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64-year-old Victory Barker and 77-year-old Walter Carpenter were killed in an 18-wheeler accident near Texarkana
A horrific trucking accident near Texarkana claimed the lives of 64-year-old Victory Barker and 77-year-old Walter Carpenter. The tragic accident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. as the vehicle Barker and Carpenter were traveling in was either stopped or slowed down for construction traffic. A tractor-trailer approached from the rear and struck the passenger car. Both vehicles were consumed in a violent explosion killing everyone in both vehicles.
In my 20 years of representing the victims of truck accidents I have seen many "types" of trucking accidents. Lately, there has been a dramatic increase in these types of construction zone related accidents. Our firm has been involved in several of these accidents and they are simply the most devastating type of truck accidents I have ever handled.
Naturally, when a vehicle that weighs approximately 3,000- 4,000 lbs is struck by a vehicle weighing tens of thousands of lbs (fully loaded in accordance with the law, the truck may weigh in the 80,000 lb range) , the result is seldom good. But when you have such a massive object strike an object that is sitting still, the results are unimaginably devastating.
The families of both victims will have a wrongful death claim against the trucking company. There may also be other defendants. For example, the contractor that was overseeing the construction site may have failed to properly warn the truck to slow by not using appropriate signage, the fact that one of the vehicles exploded on impact may be due to a defective in either vehicle, or if the driver of the truck was under the influence of any type of alcohol (this is just an example and there has been no mention of such by authorities) then a bar or restaurant may be responsible as well.
The first step in these types of cases is to hire a third party investigator who can get as much info about the accident as possible; typically a great deal more than the authorities collect. To help our clients, we provide these investigative services free of charge and they are standard operating procedure for our firm's trucking cases, but the family may hire an investigator on their own.
The most important thing to note is that these investigations are time-sensitive. The sooner an attorney becomes involved, the greater the likelihood that the families involved will get a fair recovery.
In any event, this is a tragic accident and I wish the best for all of the families involved.
Posted by: Texarkana truck accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 11/12/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Dallas truck accident lawyer Michael Grossman discusses the process of litigating a truck accident case.
Truck accident cases can be a legal nightmare and, when dealing with such cases, our attorneys do everything they can to make the process as painless for our clients as possible.
Primarily, this involves trying to keep cases from going to trial. Many cases can be resolved with phone calls and letters between the plaintiff's and the defendant's attorneys. But if this is not the case, we will attempt to reach an agreeable settlement through mediation.
Mediation involves a meeting between the two parties of a case in an attempt to reach a settlement without going to trial. This meeting happens after the plaintiff has announced his or her intention to file a lawsuit but before the scheduled trial date. This gives both parties adequate time to gather evidence and prepare a case. But even though both sides are preparing for trial, almost everyone would prefer to settle the case through mediation. Trial puts everyone involved under a lot of stress, partially because of its random nature. You can't control what sort of jury you're going to get and yet the entire case hinges on the jury's decision. Both the plaintiff's attorneys and the defense counsel wish to avoid the random nature of a jury trial as much as possible.
Thus we meet with a mediator. The mediator is typically a retired judge or attorney who has extensive experience in the legal field but can also offer a neutral perspective on the case at hand. When mediation begins, the mediator will listen to opening statements from both sides and then the mediator separates the plaintiff's attorneys from the defense counsel. The mediator then goes back and forth between each party, listening to arguments and counter arguments, attempting to get a feel for what would happen if the case went to trial. With this information, the mediator attempts to bring both parties to a settlement that they all find agreeable.
Naturally, this process is much less stressful for the client than a trial so we attempt to resolve as many cases in this manner as possible. We are not, however, unwilling to go to trial. On the contrary, we will do whatever it takes to get a fair settlement for our clients. Luckily for you, our successful track record spans twenty years and many defense attorneys would rather accept our settlements in mediation rather than face our litigators in the court room. But no matter what methods must be employed, our attorneys know how to secure a settlement. If you've been injured in a truck accident, contact the Dallas truck accident attorneys at Grossman Law Offices for valuable insight into your case and the claims process.
Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 11/12/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Investigating tractor trailer accidents in Dallas and all of Texas
If you've been in an accident with a tractor trailer, you can get the help and advice you need from the Dallas tractor trailer accident lawyers at Grossman Law Offices. Whether you're looking for a lawyer to help with your claim or you just need some advice on how to handle your accident, our Dallas tractor trailer accident lawyers can help.
For clients that cannot afford to hire a thrid party investigating or accident scene recreation company, our attorneys can investigate your case for free.
Our lawyers have been working with tractor trailer accident victims for twenty years and they know how difficult these accidents can be for their victims. The last thing you need is a legal nightmare on top of your accident. If you've been involved in a tractor trailer accident, contact the Dallas tractor trailer accident lawyers at Grossman Law Offices and let us handle your case and secure your fair compensation.
Posted by: Dallas Texas tractor trailer accident attorney attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 11/12/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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The Dallas Texas tractor-trailer accident attorneys of Grossman Law Offices are here to help accident victims
The Dallas truck accident attorneys at Grossman Law Offices are here to help victims in truck accidents receive fair compensation. If you've been in a truck accident in Dallas, you might be looking to hire an attorney or you might just want to learn a little bit more about how truck accidents work in the legal world. Whatever you're looking for, our Dallas truck accident attorneys can help.
Our attorneys have worked on truck accident cases for twenty years. They have seen the sorts of damage these accidents can cause. They have also seen how difficult insurance adjusters can make things for the victims in these accidents. Don't let that happen to you. If you've been in a truck accident in Dallas, the Dallas truck accident attorneys 0t Grossman Law Offices can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 11/12/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Do you need help from an experienced Dallas truck accident lawyer? The attorneys of Grossman Law Offices can help.
The Dallas truck accident lawyers of Grossman Law Offices strive to ensure that the victims of truck accidents receive fair compensation for their injuries. Whether you are looking for an attorney to help you with a particular insurance claim or you've been in a truck accident and you're simply looking for more information about what options are available to you, our offices have a Dallas truck accident lawyer who can help you.
Our experienced lawyers have been working on Dallas truck accident cases for twenty years, and we've seen everything from falling cargo to reckless or intoxicated drivers. Additionally, we've seen every legal trick the insurance companies have up their sleeve. If you've been involved in a truck accident, contact the Dallas truck accident lawyers at Grossman Law Offices. Let us help you make an informed decision about your accident and how best to handle your case.
Posted by: Experienced Truck Accident Lawyers | Posted on: 11/12/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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Have you or a loved one been involved in an accident involving an intoxicated truck driver?
Accidents involving commercial vehicles can be complex for those who do not have the help of an experienced attorney. The opposition is much more aggressive than they are in a lower value car accident case and there are many more legal loops to jump through in order to win. Things only get more complex when the driver of the commercial vehicle is intoxicated.
This additional complexity is partly due to the possibility of having multiple defendants. The truck driver and his or her employer will obviously be liable, but did you know that whatever establishment served the driver the alcohol might be liable as well? Texas law states that you may be eligible to file a claim against the bar, restaurant, or liquor store under a dram shop cause of action.
Furthermore, by knowingly operating a commercial vehicle while intoxicated, the driver will probably be deemed grossly negligent. This can help you win your case and be fairly compensated – that is, if you can get it to stick. The insurance carrier's adjusters and defense attorneys will be heavily disputing any claims of gross negligence.
Some insurance policies even become void if the driver commits an intentional tort. Policies of this sort can turn a simple case against you very quickly by denying your claim using some technicality you've never heard of.
In order to combat these techniques, you need a team of experienced attorneys. The Dallas truck accident attorneys of Grossman Law Offices are familiar with all the tricks these defense attorneys and insurance adjusters have to offer. Our experienced commercial accident injury attorneys can ensure that you are fairly compensated for your injuries.
Posted by: Dallas trucking accident attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 11/12/2009 | Permalink Link to this Article
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