Truck Accident Results in Injury
Peter Wachowski, partner at Bellas & Wachowski, successfully represents a truck accident victim in 2022. Peter’s plaintiff, a truck driver, was operating his tractor-trailer in Will County, and he became the victim of a serious incident. The defendant, also driving a tractor-trailer owned by a cartage company, lost control, crossing the median and colliding with the plaintiff’s truck head-on. This head-on collision resulted in significant personal injuries and substantial damages to the plaintiff.
Defendant Responsible for Catastrophic Incident
Official records unequivocally show that the defendant was solely responsible for the truck accident while acting within the scope of his employment. His carelessness in the truck accident and injury case was clear from the citations he received for failing to keep to the right side of the road and improper lane usage, therefore underscoring his negligence in this matter.
Employee and Employer Liable in Truck Accident
Under Illinois Compiled Statutes §11-701(b) and §11-709(a), the defendant owed a duty of care to fellow road users, requiring adherence to lane regulations for safe movement. The defendant’s employer is also liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior, and the defendant was acting within the scope of his employment during the incident. Respondeat superior is a legal doctrine that holds organizations liable for their agents’ torts. It originated as a means of holding the head of a household responsible for the acts of household members. Over time, the common law has evolved to impose liability on those with the power to control others, even in commercial relationships. The doctrine has seen a revival and expansion recently with a focus on holding entities accountable for the actions of their agents.
Plaintiff Awarded $580,000 in Truck Accident
The plaintiff suffered extensive injuries as a result of the truck accident, including intervertebral disc degeneration, back muscle spasms, lumbar somatic dysfunction, and abdominal pain, among others. These injuries resulted in significant damages such as ongoing medical expenses, loss of household services, and projected loss of future income. Peter Wachowski successfully navigated the litigation and mediation processes, ultimately securing a settlement of $580,000 for the plaintiff.
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