Case Filed for Commercial Driver Injured by 18-Wheeler

Attorneys Kurt Arnold, Claire Schindler, and Chris Adkins filed a lawsuit in Morris County on behalf of a Texas commercial motor vehicle driver who was severely injured when a negligent 18-wheeler driver failed to pay attention, drove recklessly, and failed to maintain a single lane of travel. This careless driving caused a collision that has changed our client's life forever.

Our client is a CDL driver who takes his profession seriously and drives safely. Because of this crash caused by another trucker's negligence, he has suffered severe injuries to his head, neck, and lower back that have already required extensive and invasive medical treatment. He has undergone cervical epidural steroid injections at C6-C7, two cervical medial branch blocks, lumbar epidural steroid injections at L5-S1, and two lumbar medial branch blocks as part of his ongoing pain management and treatment.

The impact of these injuries goes far beyond the physical pain. Our client has not been able to work at all since the collision, taking away his livelihood and ability to support himself. With a medical examination scheduled in the future, he faces the very real possibility of failing and losing his CDL certification because he can no longer perform the physical requirements of his job, a career he worked hard to build and depends on.

Commercial truck drivers are required to maintain their lane, pay attention to the road, and drive safely. The trucking company that employed the at-fault driver also shares responsibility for this crash. Too often, commercial transportation companies prioritize profits over safety by cutting corners on driver training, failing to properly screen applicants, or neglecting to monitor their drivers' performance on the road. When companies put unqualified or poorly trained drivers behind the wheel of massive 18-wheelers, catastrophic injuries like these are often the result.

The truck accident lawyers at Arnold & Itkin are committed to fighting for our client and seeking the compensation he deserves. We will fight to hold both the negligent driver and the trucking company accountable for the recklessness and corporate negligence that has cost him his health and threatened his livelihood and career.