Case Study: $8.5 Million for Client Sustaining Severe Brain Damage Caused by Negligent Truck Driver Illegally Passing

Our firm successfully secured a $8,500,000 award for our client, who suffered brain injuries due to the reckless conduct of a truck driver. 

Case Overview 

Our client was lawfully driving on a two-lane road marked by a double yellow line, indicating a no-passing zone. The truck, operated by an inexperienced driver, was following behind our client when it illegally tried to pass, by crossing the double yellow line into oncoming traffic. Unaware of the truck’s dangerous maneuver, our client started a lawful left turn, at which point the truck—now traveling in the wrong lane at an unsafe speed—violently struck our client’s vehicle on the driver’s side. The force of the impact resulted in severe traumatic brain injuries. 

Legal Strategy & Trial Victory 

With decades of experience in truck accident cases, our firm meticulously presented compelling evidence to expose the truck driver’s reckless actions and the failures of the trucking company.  

We successfully established: 

• Violation of New York Traffic Law – The truck driver unlawfully crossed a double yellow line to pass in a restricted zone. 
• The truck’s excessive speed and improper lane usage left no opportunity to avoid the crash. 
• Driver Inexperience & Negligence – The driver lacked the training and judgment to safely drive a commercial vehicle. Trucking Company Liability – The trucking company failed in its duty to properly train and supervise its driver, creating a danger on the road. 
• Severe and Lifelong Injuries – We brought in medical experts to show the full extent of our client’s injuries and future medical needs. 

During trial, the defense tried to shift blame onto our client, but our firm successfully proved through accident reconstruction experts that the sole cause of the crash was the truck driver’s unlawful conduct.  

During trial a settlement of $8.5 million was reached, ensuring access to lifetime medical care and support for our client needs.  

Justice for Our Client 

De Caro & Kaplen, LLP, has a proven track record of success in handling complex truck accident litigation. Our attorneys are recognized leaders in New York truck accident law, securing multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for victims of negligent trucking companies and their drivers. 

Proven Results in Truck Accident Cases 

At De Caro & Kaplen, LLP , we specialize in truck accident litigation, taking on large trucking companies, insurance carriers, and their teams of lawyers to fight for the compensation our clients deserve. Trucking cases require deep knowledge of federal and New York trucking regulations, as well as the ability to investigate, reconstruct, and prove negligence. Our experience handling truck accident cases has led to: 

Multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for truck accident victims 

Successful lawsuits against some of the largest trucking companies in the country 

A reputation for aggressive litigation and trial success when insurance companies refuse to pay fair compensation 

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury due to a truck accident, let our experienced truck accident attorneys fight for you.