Michigan Man Killed by Trucking Company that Allowed Epileptic Driver and Out-of-Service Truck Makes Case for Punitive Damages
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008We have received much feedback from my recent blog, Michigan Man Killed by Epileptic Trucker Driving Out-of-Service Gravel Truck. The blog outlined the case of my client, who was killed in a truck accident when a fully-loaded 150,000-pound gravel hauler lost control on I-75 in Detroit and pinned his car against the highway retainer wall, where it burst into flames.
The truck driver admitted he had received no formal training or supervision from his employer. He also said he failed to inspect the truck’s tires and brakes. Furthermore, he had a seizure disorder and was on powerful epilepsy medication that causes drowsiness and delayed reaction time.
Readers are asking: How could such an unfit and irresponsible trucker be allowed to drive on Michigan roads?

