The Situation
In the early hours of the morning on a Texas highway, a vehicle became disabled and safely pulled to the side of the road with hazard lights activated.
As the occupants exited the vehicle, an 18-wheeler owned by one of the largest trucking companies in the United States approached — and never slowed down.
The truck driver, traveling at highway speed, failed to brake, failed to swerve, and struck the vehicle.
The crash took the life of our client’s only child — a young adult with their entire future ahead of them.
The Challenge
This case involved a large national trucking company with significant legal resources.
Key questions included:
- Why didn’t the driver slow down or react?
- Was the driver distracted or fatigued?
- Could the crash have been avoided?
The defense would inevitably attempt to minimize liability and shift blame — as is common in catastrophic trucking cases.
Our Approach
Stucky Injury Law acted immediately to preserve critical evidence.
- Filed suit early to prevent loss of evidence
- Secured the 18-wheeler and crash data
- Conducted a full investigation into driver behavior and response time
- Analyzed speed, braking distance, and avoidance opportunities
The evidence revealed the truth:
The truck driver was traveling approximately 65 mph and had more than enough time to either stop or safely avoid the vehicle.
Instead, the driver never applied the brakes and made no attempt to avoid the collision.
The Result
After extensive litigation, Stucky Injury Law secured a significant settlement for the mother.
While no outcome can replace the loss of a child, the result provided:
- Financial security moving forward
- Accountability for the negligent driver and company
- A sense of justice during an unimaginable time
Why This Case Matters
This case highlights a critical truth:
Truck drivers and companies must be held accountable when negligence costs lives.
It also reinforces the importance of acting quickly — preserving evidence, investigating thoroughly, and building a case strong enough to stand up to even the largest corporations.