Improperly Secured Dump Truck Gate Kills 71-year-old Driver; Insurance Company Settles For $470,000

A 71-year-old man was driving when an improperly secured gate on a dump truck came loose causing him to wreck. This gentleman suffered multiple head injuries resulting in death. The dump truck operator had only $500,000 in insurance and no significant assets. The case was settled for $470,000 before suit was filed, allowing Martin & Jones to obtain as much money as possible for the man’s family without incurring any litigation expenses.

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