Car Struck by Tractor-Trailer Struck

In Commuter v. Broker (Cal. Sup. Ct.) Michael A. Kelly, Andrew McDevitt and Conor M. Kelly negotiated a confidential settlement in excess of $10,000,000 on behalf of a woman who was struck at high speed by a tractor-trailer while driving home from work. The force of the collision caused major orthopedic and internal injuries leaving her disabled from her job and in near constant pain. Multiple defendants were sued including the truck owner, transportation broker, driver’s employer, and shipper. Plaintiff claimed all were responsible because of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard regulations.