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How Recent State Laws Are Making It Harder to Sue Trucking Companies After Crashes
— July 12, 2023 | By James O'Donnell | Frontline
The trucking industry is engaged in a concerted lobbying effort that critics say will make it harder for victims of crashes to sue the companies involved and limit the compensation plaintiffs can win. In the past three years alone, the industry has helped prompt new laws in seven states including Texas and Florida, which rank among the highest in the nation for fatal truck crashes.
The industry says those new laws will help curb frivolous lawsuits and excessive payouts, but safety advocates say they instead shield trucking companies from legitimate liability after crashes and disincentivize the companies from working to prevent crashes in the first place.
The new laws come as fatal truck crashes are on the rise. More than 5,000 people die each year in crashes with large trucks, up by more than 50% compared with a decade ago. FRONTLINE and ProPublica’s recent documentary, America’s Dangerous Trucks, examined one gruesome kind of truck accident — underride crashes — and why they keep happening.
After a crash, the best way a survivor can receive compensation for serious injuries or the loss of a loved one is to sue the trucking company and driver, according to Joe Fried, an attorney in Georgia with two decades of experience in truck crash litigation who spoke to FRONTLINE. That’s because most truckers carrying general freight across state lines are required by law to have $750,000 in liability insurance, but lifetime medical costs after serious crashes can quickly exhaust that amount. Carriers may be ordered to pay more than that figure, but if the company goes bankrupt or does not have the assets to pay, victims may never receive it. The $750,000 minimum was set by Congress in 1980 and, despite numerous efforts to increase it, has remained unchanged.
In late 2019, one of the trucking industry’s most vocal leaders, Chris Spear of American Trucking Associations, described crash lawsuits as an “all-out assault” on the industry in a radio interview. In a speech to ATA members around that time, Spear announced curbing crash lawsuits as a “tier-one priority” for the organization and vowed to work with state governments and state lobbying groups to pass new laws to do so. Since then, the ATA has also said that crash lawsuits are becoming more frequent and expensive, therefore raising insurance costs for carriers.
Mark Geistfeld, a professor of civil litigation at NYU Law and the author of five books on liability, told FRONTLINE he’s heard similar refrains about frivolous lawsuits from industry groups since the 1980s. That’s when industry lobbyists began trying to pass what they called tort reforms at the state level. Geistfeld has examined tort reform since then, noting that while the movement is less active now than it was in the 1980s, industries like trucking are ramping up their efforts.
“They call it reform, but historically most of the reforms have been about cutting back on liability,” Geistfeld said, referring to the industry groups.
He called the issue of meritless lawsuits a “bogeyman,” as the legal system has ways of sanctioning plaintiff lawyers if they knowingly bring frivolous cases. Industries campaigning for tort reform, he said, are typically more focused on reducing the amount they’ll be liable to pay if found responsible. They do so through campaigns for new state laws that change things like how trials are conducted, set caps on damages or redefine what evidence can be produced at trial.
Iowa, Montana, West Virginia, Louisiana and Missouri have also passed new tort reform laws supported by the trucking lobby. They take different forms in each state: Louisiana and West Virginia repealed rules which had prevented defense lawyers from bringing in evidence about whether the plaintiff had been wearing a seatbelt, and a law in Missouri raised the bar for ordering a trucking company to pay punitive damages. Jeremy Kirkpatrick, spokesperson for the ATA, said the state laws mark “initial successes in a long term campaign.”
While negligent trucking companies should be held accountable, he said, the new tort reform efforts the ATA is supporting aim to restore “balance and fairness” to the litigation system and are not about reducing liability. When a trucking company’s insurance premiums go up after large verdicts and settlements, according to Kirkpatrick, leadership may cut costs by lowering wages, which can mean hiring less experienced drivers and can have a negative impact on safety.
“The trucking industry has become a target for plaintiff-attorney profiteering,” he said. “This is about reforming specific rules and practices that enable plaintiffs’ attorneys to inflate damages and engineer nuclear and disproportionate verdicts and settlements.”
Texas: Limits on Company Liability and Evidence
Texas, which ranked first in the nation for truck-related fatalities in 2020 with 643 deaths, passed a law in 2021 that says trucking companies cannot be sued for their role in a crash unless the driver has first been found liable by a court — a process called a bifurcated trial. It passed with support from the Texas Trucking Association, a state lobbying group and ATA member, which said the law will protect trucking companies from “biased and unfair courtroom tactics.”
Previously, according to trucking lawyer Fried, plaintiff attorneys could bring in evidence about a trucking company’s broader practices — such as how many other accidents it was involved in — to convey to the jury that the crashes were a systemic problem. It’s a practice long-derided by truck lobbying groups, which refer to it as “reptile theory” and say it wrongfully aims to rile up the jury against trucking companies to encourage larger verdicts.
The new Texas law changed that. In the first phase of the trial that determines compensatory damages, attorneys are now more confined to the facts immediately surrounding the specific accident and whether the company was negligent in hiring or vehicle maintenance before the crash. Broader evidence about the company’s past is only allowed if the driver or company is proven at fault and the trial moves to a second phase. It’s a legal change Fried expects trucking groups will try to bring to other states.
“This passed in Texas because the politics were ripe for it there,” he said. “But it’s definitely being pursued elsewhere.”
Florida: Shrinking the Window to Sue
The trucking lobby also notched a win in Florida, which ranks third in the nation for truck-related fatalities, with a law passed in March that made a number of changes to civil litigation that are particularly relevant to trucking. Alix Miller — president and CEO of Florida Trucking Association, an ATA member — lobbied heavily for its passage.
“Florida is one of the worst when it comes to trucking litigation,” Miller told FRONTLINE, saying that the state’s new law and others like it aim to make the legal system more balanced for defendants. The Florida law changes how medical bills are presented at trial by only admitting the amount paid versus the amount initially billed. It also reduces the statute of limitations from four to two years for personal injury cases.
Safety advocates say that a shorter time frame in which one can sue becomes an obstacle to victims in their effort to pursue accountability after crashes.
“When you talk to victims who have been through this, they will tell you that the first two to three years are completely disorienting,” said Zach Cahalan, executive director of Truck Safety Coalition, a group that provides resources and support to people involved in truck crashes and advocates nationally for safety regulations. He noted that victims often have to deal with a deluge of paperwork, medical bills, physical therapy appointments and other demands as they process the crash.
“By the time they realize that ‘Hey, I might need to pursue a civil trial,’” he said, “sometimes the statute of limitations is over.”
Iowa: Caps on Damages
Another path these laws have taken is to cap the amount of noneconomic damages awarded to plaintiffs — compensation for losses that, unlike medical bills or wages, cannot be easily measured, such as the loss of a child.
The Iowa legislature passed a law in April, supported by the Iowa Motor Truck Association, an ATA member, that caps pain and suffering payments to $5 million in accidents involving commercial vehicles, though it includes exceptions for certain situations of extreme negligence, like if the driver was intoxicated.
Supporters of the law say that plaintiff lawyers profit too much off of crash litigation and that the cap will help fix this. But Cahalan of the Truck Safety Coalition opposes such limits on damages, and he said instead that juries should continue to have agency in determining how much should be paid after a crash.
“Your ability to be made whole following a crash should not be arbitrary,” he said.
Geistfeld, from NYU Law, said that whether in trucking or another industry, the outcomes of tort reform efforts decide who is responsible for paying for the cost of injuries. They also shape the incentives that businesses weigh when deciding how to conduct their operations safely, he said.
“The idea, ultimately, is if the businesses are forced to pay for the liabilities of their drivers, then the businesses are going to adopt safety measures to try to make sure that they can do as much as possible to keep drivers from getting into crashes,” he said. “And that’s obviously good for society.”
— “America’s Dangerous Trucks” is part of a collaborative investigation from FRONTLINE and ProPublica. The documentary premiered on June 13, 2023, and is available to stream in the PBS App and on FRONTLINE’s Website.
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Truck Companies Provide High-Quality Freezers for Food Transport
People still rely on truck transportation to transfer large supplies and goods despite technological advances. Bulky products can be transported across large distances by truck in an inexpensive and secure manner. The trucks offer the ideal compromise between weight and speed. Compared to other conventional methods, a dependable Cold Carriers in Florida will provide more advantages. This is due to the fact that they have the required logistics and equipment to deliver food fresh.
You engage with trucking businesses called "cold carriers," which are comparable to "freight carriers," to transport your goods from one place to another. However, you might not take full use of a freight carrier's services if you don't know what they are and what kind of services they offer.
Many firms depend on time savings. The quicker your products get to where they need to be for your business, the more successful it will be. Companies that move products by truck are experts at shipping and storing commodities. The companies have simplified the shipping of bulk goods. Such businesses are aware of all the paperwork needed when importing or exporting items.
Transporting goods or cargo to a location by land, sea, or air is a service provided by Top Trucking Companies in Florida. These carriers operate on a domestic and international level while adhering to local laws and regulations. Along with transportation, several trucking businesses also offer cargo pickup services.
By hiring a professional to handle these demands, you'll free up time that can be used for other work-related activities. Additionally, you will feel secure knowing that your goods are in good hands and will arrive at their destination on schedule.
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The Ultimate Guide to Attain Success with 3PL Logistics Companies in India
There comes a time when you feel exhausted from delivering products and services in new markets to new customers. It is that time when you need to start determining whether you want to outsource logistics for your business.
A lot of businesses opt for 3pl logistics companies in India to meet their customer demand. It is a business process outsourcing that is focused on the strategic operations of the client’s supply chain. It provides you with the flexibility to scale up immediately with less capital investment risk.
To help you make appropriate decisions, here is what you need to know about these good transport services in detail.
What Are 3PL Logistics Companies In India?
3pl logistics companies provide goods transport services and support all types of business shipping operations. It manages all aspects of moving goods from manufacturers and distributors to the final customers. It is commonly used in outsourced logistics and supply chain management. It provides services, including transportation, warehousing, material procurement, inventory management, customs brokerage, payment, freight audit, etc.
This is why these trucking companies are usually integrated within a company’s warehouse management and transportation operations for a comprehensive delivery workflow.
Functions Of 3PL Providers
Following are the functions provided by 3pl logistics companies in India:
Shipping And Receiving
3PL providers focus on managing the shipping process from the start to the finish. This type of company often has integrated technologies, Transportation Management System (TMS) that streamlines efficiency and automates routine.
Warehousing
A warehouse 3pl provider focuses on the company’s transportation and warehousing procedures. They are specialized in the storing and distribution of goods and services. Several warehouses also provide you with a personalized process of handling storage, distribution, and product transportation.
Transportation
These types of 3pl providers are responsible for transporting goods and services between locations. They deal with other 3pl firms to complete the duties of their partners.
Distribution
3PL providers also provide a wide range of distribution services. It includes outbound order fulfillment, picking and packing, custom labeling, and manufacturing. Small businesses usually find the distribution of larger products relatively arduous. Therefore, they can outsource distribution and concentrate on other core competence business tasks.
Pros And Cons Of 3PL Providers
Pros
The pros of 3PL providers are as follows:
3pl providers are the trucking companies that help you scale your business’s space, labor, and transportation according to the services required.
They tend to develop a long-term strategic alliance with the client. It means they are invested in a company on a deeper level.
3pl works on eliminating the cost incurred in building and maintaining warehouses, determining how to transport goods or services, and optimizing and keeping up with new technologies. This way, employees tend to focus on strategic planning, manufacturing, and other processes that enable business growth.
3pl includes people, processes, and technology that work beyond a single company to develop independently.
With the help of 3pl, emerging in new markets and areas become effortless.
Cons
The cons of 3pl providers are as follows:
When choosing a 3pl provider, you tend to give up a specific amount of control of delivery.
Integrating with IT is one of the biggest challenges
Although it seems to be a cost-cutting measure, in reality, it is a value-producing decision.
When It Makes Sense To Use A 3PL
So, if most of your time is consumed with running your business and marketing, 3pl is the best order fulfillment option. It is because it offers a broad range of solutions to support supply chain efficiency. This way, you don’t have to worry about logistics operations and save time while expanding your supply chain.
They also provide you with the necessary infrastructure, technology, expertise, and support required to stay in the competition and meet customer expectations.
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#hong lu#heathcliff#limbus company#hongcliff#they kiss in the backseat of heathcliffs horrible red pickup truck#also i canNOT draw cars. metallic beasts!!!! non organic life form. i cant do it#im so. hhh about limbus rn but i can still enjoy my blorbos#this is my oc heathcliff. and my oc hong lu#as a wise man once said my fandom is no longer limbus company it is simply hongcliff fandom <-thanks niki!!#i still have. some wips wahh#but honestly since everythings going downhill i'll just make hongcliff yuri and nobody can stop me. im gay!!!!#like fuck it right??? ghjrhgjgrhj i havent played in a month
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Guess who makes a jumpscare in a video about Finland being the happiest country in the world 7 times in a row?
#käärijä#sauna truck#finland#käärijä sauna truck#they in the video meet the guy who runs the sauna truck company so that is why#the truck is there quite a lot
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Defender 90 ‘Prototype X,’ 2023, by Chelsea Truck Company. The latest take on the short wheelbase Land Rover is based on the 400bhp Defender 90 P400 X-Dynamic. It showcases CTC's latest experimental designs using wide-body arches and a carbon fibre vented bonnet. Other feature include a V-shaped roof spoiler, twin LED-lit roof shield, a grille mask and retro-styled front bumper valance.
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