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Truck Accidents
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Case Details
A New Mexico woman was fatally struck by a tractor-trailer. The truck driver had insufficient training (only eight days) and was sent out alone with a loaded rig.
Additional Notes
The New Mexico jury reached a verdict awarding the family damages of more than $40 million. The suit claimed his trainer did not monitor him adequately. He reportedly drove 64% of the time unsupervised during his training.