Truck accident cases can change lives in seconds. When trucking companies ignore safety rules, the consequences can be devastating. Schafer & Schafer has spent decades taking on these cases across Indiana and delivering results that reflect the real harm caused.
This $32,500,000 truck accident case result shows how our firm handles high-impact trucking claims involving brain injury, safety violations, and corporate responsibility.
Truck Accident on an Icy Indiana Interstate Bridge
This case stemmed from a crash on an ice-covered interstate bridge in Indiana. A semi tractor-trailer had jackknifed on the bridge and remained in the same hazardous position for nearly an hour.
During that time, another vehicle entered the bridge. The plaintiff was riding as a passenger when the vehicle lost control on the ice, spun, and slammed into the jackknifed semi truck.
The danger was avoidable. The outcome was permanent.
Permanent Brain Damage After Indiana Truck Crash
The collision caused permanent brain damage and lasting physical impairment. These were life-altering injuries that affected every aspect of the plaintiff’s future.
Brain injury cases require more than surface-level arguments. They demand a clear explanation of how the injury impacts memory, independence, work ability, and daily life. Schafer & Schafer has a long history of handling traumatic brain injury and catastrophic injury cases, and we know how to present those realities in a way that cannot be ignored.
Truck Negligence and Safety Regulation Violations
The claim focused on truck negligence and violations of safety regulations. The truck driver and his employer were held responsible for failing to follow rules meant to protect the public.
Commercial drivers and trucking companies are required to act quickly when a truck jackknifes, especially on icy bridges. Leaving a semi in a dangerous position for an extended period puts every other driver at risk. This case centered on that failure and the preventable harm that followed.
Schafer & Schafer pursued claims against both the driver and the trucking company, making it clear that responsibility does not stop with the person behind the wheel.
$32,500,000 Truck Accident Case Result Led by Schafer & Schafer
The plaintiff was represented by Todd S. Schafer, Timothy S. Schafer II, and Timothy S. Schafer of Schafer & Schafer in Merrillville, Indiana.
The result was a $32.5 million recovery in a truck negligence case involving permanent brain injury. That number reflects the seriousness of the injuries, the strength of the liability evidence, and the level of preparation required to take on a major trucking company.
This outcome is one example of how Schafer & Schafer handles high-value truck accident cases across Indiana.
Why High-Value Truck Accident Cases Require the Right Firm
Truck accident claims are not standard injury cases. They involve federal trucking regulations, company safety records, driver logs, and defense teams focused on limiting exposure.
Schafer & Schafer is built for these cases. Our firm focuses on serious injuries, including trucking accidents, brain injuries, and catastrophic harm. We represent clients throughout Indiana, not just northwest Indiana, and we routinely handle cases where the stakes are high and the opposition is well-funded.
We also welcome attorney referrals for truck accident and brain injury cases. When a case involves complex liability and life-altering injuries, having the right firm matters.
Indiana Truck Accident Lawyers Known for Major Results
People searching for the best truck accident attorney are usually looking for proof, not promises. They want to know that the firm they choose has handled real cases and delivered real outcomes.
A $32,500,000 truck accident case result speaks for itself. At Schafer & Schafer, our work reflects decades of focus on injury litigation and trucking cases across Indiana.
If you or your client has been harmed in a truck accident, or if you are an attorney looking to refer a serious trucking case, Schafer & Schafer is prepared to take the lead.
