TruckWreckAttorneys

$450,000

Commercial Litigation

Our trial lawyers helped litigate a commercial litigation case based on breach of contract, fraudulent inducement to contract, tortious interference with contract, and fraudulent inducement to remain in the contract against UV Logistics. The trucking company never offered a dime to resolve claims after terminating our client's contract without notice. At trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of our client for $450,000.00 for past lost profits.

Truck Accident, Wrongful Death

Two teenage boys were passengers in their friend’s car on a dark and rainy night in the country outside of Houston. The driver ran a stop sign and subsequently struck an 18 wheeler. The two passengers were tragically were killed in the wreck and their families sought the help of the Amaro Law Firm to find out what happened and how the wreck could have been prevented. The truck driver was under the influence of alcohol, had multiple health issues, and multiple moving violations, wrecks, and health issues that made him a danger to others on the road. The trucking company endangered the public by letting him drive. Shortly before trial, the trucking company’s insurance company finally conceded liability and settled the case for the maximum insurance limits available.

Truck Accident, Personal Injury

Our client was a backseat passenger in a vehicle that was in a truck wreck with an 18-wheeler that rolled through a stop sign. Our client suffered PTSD and neck and back injuries. In litigation, it was discovered the truck driver had a lengthy criminal history and history of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The trucking company was a fly by night operation that would put anyone behind the wheel. The trucking company owner and truck driver refused to cooperate with their own lawyers hired by the insurance company causing years of delays in litigation. The claim was resolved for a significant and confidential sum.

Wrongful Death, Vehicle Accident

Our client was a ranch hand at a north Texas ranch and was involved in a single UTV accident. He was thrown from the UTV while not wearing a helmet and was killed. The defense originally denied liability. In litigation, we established that the ranch owed a duty to train on safety and enforce safety rules, which they failed to do. The case was settled.

Truck Accident, Personal Injury

Our client, a truck driver, came upon a vehicle that slammed on its brakes. He stopped safely, but the 18-wheeler behind him rear-clipped his trailer, causing tremendous damages. The case was settled.

Truck Accident, Workplace Injury

A man and his father were parked in a fully loaded 18-wheeler on the side of I-10 highway after a breakdown. They were struck by another 18-wheeler, causing a large fire and explosion where the other driver perished. Witnesses had conflicting stories about the parked vehicle. The case settled for a confidential sum.