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Court Applies Good Samaritan Statute in Truck Accident Case

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The Ohio Supreme Court published a decision recently that rejected a plaintiff’s personal injury claim because the defendant was protected by the state’s Good Samaritan law, which broadly relieves any person who administers emergency care or treatment at the scene of an emergency from liability for negligence. The plaintiff had sued the defendant and alleged that he... read more
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The Dangers Presented by Unauthorized Use of Emergency Turnouts on Divided Highways

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A violent accident that occurred recently in Maine demonstrates the tragic consequences that can occur when an unauthorized vehicle uses the turnouts that are built into divided highways for the use of law enforcement and other authorized agencies during emergencies or road construction. According to a local news report discussing the crash, a semi-truck driver... read more
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Federal Court Interprets Insurance Contract in Favor of Insurance Company, Limiting Settlement Amount

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The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit recently published an opinion that reversed a federal district court’s decision in a wrongful death case that had been filed based on a fatal New Mexico semi-truck accident involving a tractor-trailer. The appellate court ruled that, for the purpose of determining insurance policy limits, the... read more
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Trucking Company Liability in Trucking Accidents in New Mexico

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New Mexico is a vast state that is home to many long-haul truck drivers, making cross-country trips. As a result, there are many serious and fatal truck accidents that occur each year. Trucking accidents occur for a variety of reasons, including driver fatigue, mechanical failures, inexperience, and distraction. In a situation in which an individual is involved... read more
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