$10 Million Settlement for Family of Victim Killed by Negligent Commercial Vehicle Driver

Recently Steinberg Law Firm attorney and partner, Steven Goldberg, secured a confidential $10,000,000.00 settlement for the family of a loved one who tragically lost their life in a collision with a commercial vehicle. The crash occurred when the commercial vehicle struck the victim’s car. The investigation revealed that the commercial driver had failed to slow down or take any action to avoid the accident. The at-fault driver later claimed to have no memory of the incident due to a head injury.

Because the family hired Steinberg Law Firm shortly after the crash, our attorneys were able to act swiftly to preserve critical evidence that might otherwise have been lost. Experts were hired quickly to download both vehicles’ “black box” information which provided critical information into how the wreck occurred. Additionally, the Firm was also able to download the contents of the at-fault driver’s phone. The evidence from the driver’s phone revealed that the driver had repeatedly violated company policies by texting, sexting, and streaming videos while working. Evidence also included a recovered deleted photo showing the driver using drugs on the job.

Further scrutiny of the driver’s employer exposed the failures of the company to enforce its own safety rules. The company had cited its employee numerous times in the past for driving violations, yet the employer failed to investigate whether these behaviors were tied to cell phone use. Just weeks before the wreck, the employer was going to suspend the driver for these violations, but never got around to it.

The victim incurred approximately $115,000.00 in medical expenses and tragically passed away two hours after the collision. This settlement reflects the seriousness of the driver’s misconduct and the employer’s negligence, offering the family some measure of justice for their heartbreaking loss.

If you have been severely injured or have lost a loved one due to the negligent actions of another, reach out to the top-rated attorneys at the Steinberg Law Firm. Hiring an attorney quickly will help with the preservation of critical evidence. We offer free consultations and no fee until we secure compensation for you.