Truck Accident Lawyer Blog

This case involves Old Dominion Freight Line I. A 23-year old man was on the job, using a pressure washer to clean an 18-wheeler. His co-worker motioned to the truck driver to pull forward. The truck driver did so, reportedly without checking the truck's blind spots before moving the rig. If he had done so, the accident apparently would have been avoided. In addition it was reported that Old Dominion failed to provide necessary safety training to the driver, failed to adequately supervise the truck driver, and did not provide a required area specifically for maintaining Old Dominion's trucks. The 23-year old was run over by the rear wheels of the truck's trailer. His injuries included: disfiguring scars, multiple foot, ankle, hip, rib and skull fractures, an ear laceration, loss of hearing in one of his ears, and resulting post-traumatic stress disorder. He required surgery to repair his ankle and foot. His past medical expenses totaled $40,428. He lost wages in the amount of $9,600. His future medical expenses were projected at $60,000 and his future lost income was $215,000.

The trial lasted 11 days. After deliberating for 1 1/2 days, the jury awarded the young man $1,600,000 plus $141,676 in prejudgment interest against Old Dominion and the truck driver.