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Jury Awards Over $5.5 Million to Injured Postal Worker After Harrowing Garbage Truck Collision in Lake Worth Beach

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Lake Worth Beach, Fla. — In a notable verdict from Palm Beach County, a former postal worker received a compensatory award exceeding $5.5 million after being severely injured by a city-operated garbage truck. The incident, which occurred while she was collecting mail from her van, resulted in injuries so severe that she could no longer continue her job. Christy Trimbath, the injured postal worker, was reportedly thrown 15 feet from her position beside her mail van when the city garbage truck struck her. Her attorney highlighted the severe and life-altering physical disabilities she suffered because … Read more

Philadelphia Jury Awards $12 Million to Woman Injured in Utility Truck Accident: Defendant’s Lack of Accountability Influences Landmark Verdict

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Philadelphia, PA – A woman has been awarded $12 million by a Philadelphia jury after being struck by a utility truck while crossing the street. The decision, reached on April 5, was heavily influenced by the defendant’s unwillingness to accept responsibility for the accident, according to Morgan & Morgan attorney Alex Hyder, who represented the plaintiff. The incident, which occurred in Philadelphia, resulted in severe injuries for the woman. The jury’s verdict reflects their belief that the defendant’s negligence was the primary cause of the accident. With the significant financial compensation awarded, it is clear … Read more

Tornillo Port of Entry to Remain Open for Commercial Truck Traffic, Boosting Trade and Growth in the Region

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EL PASO, Texas – The commercial cargo lanes at the Marcelino Serna Port of Entry in Tornillo, Texas, will remain open for truck traffic indefinitely, according to El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego. The decision by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to extend truck inspections beyond the March 31 deadline was communicated to local government officials and border industry stakeholders on Thursday. Samaniego shared this information with Border Report. Currently, only around 50 trucks cross the port each day, but the traffic volume is gradually increasing. The decision to keep the commercial lanes open was … Read more

Truck Driver Found Guilty on 10 Counts, Including Five Counts of Vehicular Homicide in Tragic Weld County Crash

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GREELEY, Colo. – A jury has convicted Jesus Puebla on multiple counts, including five counts of vehicular homicide, in relation to a fatal crash that occurred in Weld County in June 2022. The crash took place on Interstate 25 and resulted in the deaths of five individuals. Puebla was found guilty on a total of 10 counts, marking a significant development in the case. The verdict was reached after a thorough examination of the evidence and witness testimonies. The tragic crash deeply impacted the community and sparked widespread attention. Puebla’s conviction brings some measure of … Read more