Trucking Accidents

Trucking accidents often result in serious injuries and death due to the negligent of large transportation companies. Understanding the trucking industry and the Federal Motor Carrier Regulations which govern its operation are essential to fully representing our clients. Drivers who are in violation of hours of service requirements of the Federal Regulations may be operating large transport vehicles while fatigued. Understanding the legality of properly logging hours of service is essential in detecting any illegality which may affect safety on the highways.

Stephen Passen has over 30 years of experience not only representing victims of catastrophic trucking accidents, but also representing trucking companies and their drivers. Stephen Passen's experience provides a unique perspective in understanding safety responsibilities in this industry.

In October, 2006, Stephen Passen recently obtained a $15 million settlement, after several days of trial, against a trucking company and its driver on behalf of the Estate of a deceased husband and his partially paralyzed wife. Please refer to the Verdicts and Settlements Section of this website for specific results obtained by the firm in Trucking Accident cases.