A Missouri judge found that a driver for Holmes Transport, Inc. displayed negligence that resulted in the crash that injured 14 and killed three.
Investigators reported that truck driver Jeffrey D. Knight became distracted in the moments before the collision, taking his eyes off the road when reaching for a ringing mobile phone. It was also found that Knight was operating his truck in violation of several safety rules, such as having exceed the maximum driving hours over the preceding week.
One of the other drivers who was injured in the crash was 53-year-old Mark Tiburzi, whose injuries now require round-the-clock care in a residential nursing facility. A judge recently awarded $4.2 million to Tiburzi’s wife Cheryl and $13.8 million to Tiburzi, himself.
Several other personal injury and wrongful death suits are pending in the case.
Have you or a loved one been injured in a big rig collision? We can help you assess your chances of receiving financial compensation from those who caused the crash. Contact the Big Rig attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Horse-Car Collision Prompts Personal Injury Lawsuit
Mairead Coogan certainly didn’t expect to collide with a horse as she was driving in the northern New Mexico town of Tesuque, but that’s exactly what happened to the new teen driver in August 2007. Horses from the nearby Bishop’s Lodge Ranch Resort and Spa had escaped their corral, and resort staff did not act quickly to round up the errant animals. The Coogan family has filed a lawsuit against the resort, claiming negligence or asking for an unspecified amount of compensatory damages.
Have you or a loved one suffered an injury as a result of someone else’s carelessness? If so, we can help. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Have you or a loved one suffered an injury as a result of someone else’s carelessness? If so, we can help. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
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