If you’re a trial lawyer, you know that the McHaffie rule is a formidable obstacle in truck accident cases. Sometimes referred to as the Business Immunity Rule, this legal doctrine shields businesses from direct negligence claims if the company admits that its employee was acting within the scope of employment at the time of the […]
The Law Firm for Truck Safety Secures Victory Against National Bread Company in Fatal Semi-Truck Crash Case
August 2021, Fargo, ND – The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP secured a trial victory for a North Dakota family, who tragically lost their children in a broadside crash on Highway 29 near Grand Forks. In the spring of 2018, hazardous road conditions caused the driver of an SUV to suddenly lose control and […]
ATRI’s 2020 Nuclear Verdict Report is Misleading
By: D. J. Young, III – June 24, 2020 Time after time, the trucking industry attempts to avoid responsibility for its misconduct. The most recent example is the report issued today by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) entitled, Understanding the Impact of Nuclear Verdicts on the Trucking Industry.[1] This 82-page report contains a self-serving […]
