Proven Results in Catastrophic Trucking Litigation
These representative results reflect our commitment to pursuing meaningful outcomes for individuals and families whose lives have been changed by catastrophic truck collisions. While every case is unique, each is approached with disciplined preparation and a trial-ready mindset from day one.
$21 Million
Settlement Secured in Broker/Shipper Liability Case Involving a Brain Injury
A truck driver rear-ended a vehicle carrying a pregnant 19-year-old, resulting in her death and catastrophic brain injury to her unborn child. CJSJ used advanced computer forensics to prove the driver was using his cell phone immediately before the crash. The firm also pursued justice against the trucking company, freight broker, vetting company, and the private equity firms funding the operation.
$17 Million
Jury Verdict in History-Making Bus Crash Case
Craig Cherry served as co-lead counsel and secured the first jury verdict in the United States to find a motorcoach bus defective for failing to have passenger seat belts.
$10 Million
Settlement Secured in 18-Wheeler Crash Case
Ryan Johnson served as lead counsel in a case against one of the largest transportation companies in the United States, involved in an 18-wheeler collision that resulted in death.
$9 Million
Settlement Obtained in Tire Defect Case
Ryan Johnson served as lead counsel in a tire defect case which resulted in massive brain injuries to an 11-year-old child.
$9 Million
Settlement Secured in 18-Wheeler Collision Case
A truck driver fell asleep at the wheel, killing a young father who was lawfully parked at a roadside rest stop. CJSJ leveraged dash camera footage and electronic data to show the driver was unfit for duty and should never have been hired, revealing he was also moonlighting as a rideshare driver.
$8 Million
Settlement for Client Injured in Truck Collision
Craig Cherry and Ryan Johnson secured a settlement for a client who suffered severe abdominal injuries after a truck stopped improperly on the side of a highway, causing a collision with our client’s vehicle.
$5.5 Million
Settlement Secured for Family of Construction Worker
A truck driver, distracted by his cell phone, struck and killed a 20-year-old roadside construction worker. CJSJ’s computer forensics proved the driver was playing a gambling game and speeding in the moments before the crash, holding both the driver and the trucking company fully accountable.
$4.5 Million
Settlement for Military Veteran Injured in Multi-Vehicle Wreck
A commercial bus driver caused a multi-vehicle pile-up on an interstate, severely injuring an active-duty military member. CJSJ used black box data to show the driver was speeding, failed to brake, and misled investigating officers, securing justice for our client.
$3.9 Million
Settlement in a Commercial Trucking Hit-and-Run Case
A commercial driver for a major delivery company ran a young woman off the road, resulting in a traumatic amputation. The driver fled the scene, but CJSJ utilized satellite data and electronic tracking to identify the hit-and-run driver and hold both him and his employer accountable.