Oregon Jury Convicts Truck Driver in Deadly I-5 Crash That Killed Seven Farmworkers

SALEM, Ore. — A truck driver has been convicted of multiple manslaughter charges in connection with a devastating accident on Interstate 5 that resulted in the deaths of seven farmworkers earlier this year, marking it one of Oregon’s most severe highway tragedies. The crash has sparked a broader discussion about road safety and the responsibilities of drivers on major highways. On Wednesday, the Marion County court found the driver, Lincoln Smith, 54, of California, guilty of seven counts of second-degree manslaughter. Additionally, he was convicted of reckless driving. However, the jury exonerated him on charges … Read more

Bridgeport Jury Awards $5.7 Million to Victim in Reversing Truck Incident, Finds Driver Fully Liable

Bridgeport, Conn. – In a significant legal decision, a Bridgeport jury handed down a $5.7 million verdict in favor of a plaintiff who sustained injuries in a vehicular accident. The jury’s findings were clear, assigning complete liability to the defendant in the case. The court case revolved around Wanda Gomez, who suffered injuries when her car was struck by a large box truck. According to evidence presented during the trial, the truck was operated by Keith Claiborne, who was found to have reversed his vehicle suddenly, leading to the collision. During the proceedings, the jury … Read more

Philadelphia Truck Driver Wins $5 Million in Injury Lawsuit Following Collision

Philadelphia, PA – In a recent legal battle, a Philadelphia court ruled in favor of a truck driver who suffered severe spinal injuries during a vehicular accident, awarding him a total of $5 million in damages. This decision came after intense deliberations over the nature and extent of his injuries. The collision, which occurred under circumstances not detailed in the court documents, led to a trial where the plaintiff’s legal team argued that the injuries sustained had left him with permanent spinal damage. This, they claimed, would necessitate ongoing medical treatment and impact his quality … Read more

$29 Million Awarded to Disabled Cyclist in Landmark Brain Injury Case Against Commercial Driver

Chester County, PA – In a significant legal decision on Friday, a Chester County jury granted $29 million to Heath Wilson, a 51-year-old cyclist who sustained a debilitating brain injury following a collision with a commercial truck. The incident, which left Wilson incapable of living autonomously, occurred in Lancaster County on July 16, 2022, while he was cycling on the Enola Low-Grade Trail. On that fateful day, as Wilson attempted to cross a nearby road, a Ford Econoline E350 Super Duty, driven by Donald Beiler employed by JM Lapp Plumbing & Heating, collided with him. … Read more