Case Result

$3.8M

Truck Accident, Wrongful Death

Sacramento, CA

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Case Details

A 20-year-old man died in a crash when a slow-moving truck turned left in front of him as he attempted to pass. The truck had non-functional rear and side turn signals and a poorly adjusted rear-view mirror. His widow was awarded $3,767,000.77, his parents $185,131, and the family reimbursed $11,899 in funeral expenses.

Additional Notes

Expert witnesses proved the truck should not have been on the highway due to defects. The driver failed to properly inspect the vehicle. The man had been making a lawful pass at the lawful speed limit and acted reasonably. Note: Description mentions 'verdict demonstrates' but case is listed as 'Settlement'.

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