Blocked Roadway Collision — $900,000 Settlement

• Case type: Motor vehicle accident
• Location: Mansfield, LA
• Injuries: Rib fracture and ankle fracture

Case Description

A truck was towing a large piece of equipment through Mansfield when it became positioned in a way that completely blocked the roadway. This lack of preparation and adherence to safety protocols resulted in a collision with our client’s vehicle.

Legal Strategy

We focused on exposing the defendant’s negligence in planning the transport of the equipment and their failure to provide adequate warning to other drivers.

Challenges

The defense raised a comparative fault defense, contending that the client should have seen the obstruction sooner, given the line of sight.

Resolution

Settled through mediation for $900,000.