The Situation
A father was riding his motorcycle when his life was cut short in an instant.
An 18-wheeler, traveling in the same direction, made an illegal turn from a dedicated turn lane, crossing directly into the motorcyclist’s path. The collision was catastrophic.
The father was rushed to the hospital but passed away just hours later. He left behind a young daughter whose life would be forever changed.
The Challenge
The trucking company immediately built a defense aimed at shifting blame to the motorcyclist.
They retained multiple expert witnesses, including:
- Two accident reconstructionists
- A trucking operations expert
- A motorcycle expert
- A biomechanical engineer
In addition, critical evidence, including portions of dash cam footage, was not initially disclosed.
This case required not only proving fault, but overcoming an aggressive and well-funded defense strategy.
Our Approach
Stucky Injury Law pursued the truth relentlessly.
- Filed suit and conducted extensive discovery
- Challenged the trucking company’s failure to produce key evidence
- Obtained a court order requiring the release of withheld dash cam footage
- Conducted 19 depositions to uncover inconsistencies and establish liability
Through this process, we demonstrated clearly that the truck driver violated traffic laws and caused the crash.
The Result
On the eve of trial, a significant settlement was reached on behalf of the young daughter.
Beyond the financial recovery, Stucky Injury Law worked with trust and investment professionals to ensure the funds were structured to support her long-term future.
A Texas judge approved both the settlement and the financial plan designed to protect her.
Why This Case Matters
This case shows that even when large companies attempt to shift blame and hide evidence, persistence and preparation can uncover the truth.
It also reflects our commitment to not just winning cases, but protecting the future of the families we represent.