Montana Trucking Company Reaches $1 Million Settlement With Injured Motorist

A trucking company in Montana reached a $1 million settlement with a woman who was gravely injured in a collision involving one of the company's dump trucks. According to an article on Lawyers USA's website, the collision occurred on April 30, 2004 when Lucy Jones-Parker, 54, was driving with her 10-year-old girl, Arianna, sleeping in the front passenger seat.

The plaintiff's attorney said that two dump trucks operated by Dave's Trucking tried to cross an intersection and one of the trucks pulled out in front of Jones-Parker's van; she hit the truck's back axle. She was pinned against the steering wheel with her chin on the dash, unable to breathe until a passer-by helped disengage her. Her daughter suffered only secondary injuries. However, Jones-Parker suffered a fractured pelvis. She had to undergo multiple surgeries, in which she lost her job.

The trucking company claimed that their truck driver stopped at the intersections; however, plaintiff's attorney had eyewitness reports, which stated that the truck did not actually stop at the posted sign.

Plaintiff's attorney told the press that his client's life was "turned upside down" following the accident. He stated that the settlement will give her a much needed helping hand to get back on her feet again.

At Neuhardt Law Firm P.C, Billings, Montana, we've helped numerous clients get back on their feet after a terrible auto accident. Auto accidents are all too common in Montana, especially in Helena and Lewistown.

If you or a loved one has been the victim in an auto/truck accident, please give Neuhardt Law Firm a call so that we may help you get back on your feet again. We here at Neuhardt Law Firm will give you the guidance and help that you will need to get through this difficult time.


About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.