Accidents between commercial vehicles and personal vehicles are more complex and result in more severe damages. Accident claims between passenger vehicles and a large truck, commercial vehicle or tractor-trailer can result in critical injuries and damage to vehicles, and can be incredibly complex to resolve. (Photo: jtevians/Adobe Stock)

Year after year, nuclear verdicts make headlines redefining what makes for a "landmark" auto liability settlement. For instance, in 2018, a Texas jury awarded $101 million to a man who was severely injured in a crash with a cement truck. However, three years later, a Missouri jury awarded $113 million to a woman who was severely injured in a crash with a commercial truck. Simply put, accident claims between passenger vehicles and a large truck, commercial vehicle or tractor-trailer can result in critical injuries and damage to vehicles, and can be incredibly complex to resolve.

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