$4,625,000 Settlement in Truck Accident Caused by a Tire Failure

The Ammons Law Firm resolved a serious injury lawsuit on behalf of a man who was badly hurt when a commercial truck lost control on an interstate and crashed into his vehicle.

The client was driving south on the interstate when a box truck traveling the same direction suffered a sudden tire failure. The tire came apart while the truck was moving at highway speed, and the driver lost control. The truck crossed into the client’s lane and struck his car, sending it over a guardrail and down an embankment before it came to rest.

The truck involved had been leased from one company and put into service by another company to run its business. A third company had been brought in specifically to inspect and maintain the tires on that fleet. Each of those companies had a responsibility for making sure the truck was safe to drive. The lawsuit alleged that responsibility broke down long before the client ever saw that truck coming toward him.

The lawsuit pursued claims against the company that owned and leased the truck, the company that operated it, and the company responsible for servicing its tires, alleging negligence in the selection, inspection, and maintenance of the equipment that failed. After nearly two years of litigation, the case resolved with a settlement for the client.

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a truck accident caused by an equipment failure, Ammons Law knows how to identify those responsible and hold them accountable. Learn more about how the firm handles truck accident cases.

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