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Suing Trucking Companies Would Be Harder Under Lawmaker's Proposal

Texas Republicans Aim to Protect Trucking Companies from Lawsuits

The initiative is part of a larger, decades-long push for tort reform in the state. A fatal accident near Major Drive in Beaumont, Texas, taken on September 20, 2018. Traffic had slowed due to an unrelated accident ahead when an 18-wheeler at the rear plowed into the other vehicles. Guiseppe Barranco /The Beaumont Enterprise via AP The initiative is part of a larger, decades-long push for tort reform in the state. A fatal accident near Major Drive in Beaumont, Texas, taken on September 20, 2018. Traffic had slowed due to an unrelated accident ahead when an 18-wheeler at the rear plowed into the other vehicles. Guiseppe Barranco /The Beaumont Enterprise via AP

Bill Protects Trucking Companies, Not Drivers From Liability

Texas motorists are speaking out against a proposed bill that would protect trucking and insurance companies from the liability of trucking accidents in the state. If passed, House Bill 19 would require the plaintiff to prove that the trucking company was “grossly negligent” in order to pursue a lawsuit. Otherwise, only the truck driver involved in the accident would be liable for damages. Critics of the bill claim that this change in the law would create a sort of free pass for trucking companies. Because of this, motorists that have been previously involved in semi-truck accidents and benefited from large settlements after suing trucking companies are standing with truck drivers to oppose the bill that “helps the insurance companies and it helps the trucking companies, but it doesn’t help us.”

Texas Legislature: What is House Bill 19?

“It was a nightmare,” Harold said. The Bonin family sued the trucking company and won a multimillion-dollar settlement, but they say their medical bills are astronomical. I have caretakers that come on an everyday basis,” William said. Harold Bonin said their experience is why he’s opposed to Texas House Bill 19. The bill would shift responsibility from commercial trucking companies to the driver.  He gave an emotional plea before a Texas House committee. ”I don’t see how this helps your constituents and citizens in Texas. It helps the insurance companies and it helps the trucking companies, but it doesn’t help us,” Harold said.

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